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Nice! That plunge line is crisp!

What is max hardness for that? mid 50s...? Would be okay 40 years ago but most guys would whine about that today... sometimes I use my A2 blades un-heat-treated to test geometry and handle fit, etc...they actually work pretty well...but obviously don't hold an edge forever. I think I could skin...

everything's technique I guess....I sharpen most of my production kitchen knives with them and can slice tomatoes thin enough to read through... Musta got a good one I guess...but yes they are hard on an edge...on a $12 knife i don't care too much...I can eventually redo on my knife grinder...

Here's a knife I'm keeping for me. I removed the pronounced finger stop so I can use this in the kitchen....The original Oltimer has "Schrade, U.S.A. 152 on the right side of the knife. after this knife I went back to my Hauser knife script on the left side... this is the best feeling handle...

what do you suggest for non-knife people? ...even cheaper at Wal-Mart.

...and if it's not stainless...gonna patina anyway....but folks are like crows N' raccoons....they love SHINY...lol.

After my lung surgery and quad bypass...I cannot hand sand anymore...skotch-brite wheel is my new friend....

matte's good...lol.

I just don't think it is worth the hassle and belt slap when they break. This.../\/\/\. I hate it...scares me every time.

a 2" x 72" knife grinder

Remember folks.... what do you suggest for non-knife people?

Assuming Dexter Russel or less in quality('cause non-knife people...)...a smith co carbide drag sharpener(you know...the bright orange ones...)...serious. you can make most kitchen knives work well with those. Yes it is not a honed or stropped or even smooth finish...yes it will eventually...

I have used VHB tape (very high bond) from 3M for other things and it is amazing what it can do. I would start my research there...it's flexible which is prolly an imperative...see amazon link below...

These put out a tiny pinpoint flame. I know nothing about flamed Ti handles....some hardware stores carry these and Amazon prolly does too... Flame temp is 2500 degrees. https://www.mcmaster.com/torches/butane-torches-6/

beautiful!

"show me how this machine works!" Pretty much like this..right off your website..... :rolleyes:

I was 12 when I first hear this...and I was hooked. Where does the time go...!!?

not a huge Stones fan...but I do like this one...

Jack Bruce and crew...