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Had some challenges keeping the holes straight on the stitching, but I learned a lot. Turned out a very useable sheath for this little guy.

Is that just a small cutlery rivet at the bottom holding it in? Or is it a Chicago screw?

I'm looking to do a leather sheath for this knife with a small clip like a boot knife, and I'm wondering if anybody has a good tutorial to reference? I have a pretty good idea on how to do it, but I haven't used that style of clip on a sheath before. thanks,

Just finished up the acid etch on a couple of small 1095 knives I'm working on. A buddy requested something small, lightweight, but functional to keep in his bino case when backcountry hunting.

I have a wide spectrum as well. Lately I've been listening to a lot of Whiskey Meyers.

I may have to add that to the cart next time I need some supplies. Thank you

I have been using 100% neatsfoot oil, and it seems to hold up well. What's the advantage of the tancote on top of it?

I finally got to open my package after traveling for Christmas. Mark Behnke sent me a wonderful selection of G10 spacers, hardware, and handle material. I hope to start putting something to use right after new years. Thanks Mark! -Aaron

Deane, I'm glad the package made it to you, i'm sure you will find good use for the materials. Merry Christmas, -Aaron

That's a fantastic looking knife. Nice work. -Aaron

My grinder is a handmade one. Picked up at a farm auction a few years back. Had to replace the motor last year but the rest of it's been pretty solid. -Aaron

Aaron likes unique woods or composite handle materials and pins of different materials as well. I make full tang knives and have a 1x42" grinder. -Aaron

I'm in. Thanks for putting this together! -Aaron

Thanks for the tip on the etching video Torque. He makes it simple and straightforward. I finally had time to etch and finish the set. I think they turned out pretty well. The etching really goes with these Kirinite handles. -Aaron -

John, maybe I should note that this wasn't my first sheath. I'd made about a dozen of them by this point. thanks, Aaron

My first knife also looked like a shank. Most of the bevel work was done with a file because I screwed it up so bad with my bench grinder, and the plunge line is nearly completely blended in. At least the sheath looked good. -Aaron

These guys are way above and beyond my skill level so I'd take their advice. My preference as an amateur: I like to start with Norton blaze belts then switch to VSM up to 120 followed by klingspor j-flex up to 400. The j-flex are great for leveling of bevels, Ed has a great video on how to do...

Thanks Dan. If it was my knives I would just let it form naturally as well. I tried to explain that to him and his wife, but they think the discoloration is problematic, so I figured i'd try something to minimize it. I think i'll try the vinegar to see how that plays out. Aaron

I recently made a set of steak knives out of 15N20 for my brother. Chose 15N20 because I have a simple forge for heat treat and I could find steel thin enough for what I wanted. So I knew 15N20 would not be stainless but these blades rust pretty much on contact with anything mildly acidic. He...

They design fracture points into the tungsten rings so they can fracture them if needed. I've seen people drop them on a cement floor and they shatter if they land just right. I've switched to a silicone band myself. Makes things a little safer when working on machines at work. If it catches...