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Dave, I like them all but really like the one with the micarta/bone handle (not sure of the handle material). What are the specs on these knives and the materials used? Bikk

Tracey, I bet they really enjoyed the experience. Good looking jogged bone scales. Bill

Calvin, Nice work! Can't wait to see it finished. Bill

Anthony, It's hard to believe it's your first attempt! Very nice. You obviously have a talent for it! Bill

Ebb tide, Nice work. I too believe that the next step for you is sole authorship. Bill

John, Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing. Bill

I e-mailed Houghton about their quench-G and they replied saying that someone would contact me shortly, that was 4 days ago. Getting good quench is as tough or tougher than a newbie grinding his first blade! Bill

Fred, Nice knife. What are the scales made of. I like small knives. Bill

Denis, I love everything about that knife! Great looking sambar, grind, and sheath! WOW!!!! Bill

DeMo, Thats a great video and I learned a lot! Seems I was over thinking this issue just a little lol! Bill

Chris, Great looking blades, you'll be busy for awhile! Bill

Fred, I live in central Michigan and without heat in the shop it would be a summer thing only! Too many negative 20's for my taste, although I do enjoy winter and the changing seasons. Bill

Kurt, Do you use a rockwell tester to determine hardness before and after tempering? At what temp and for how long to achieve the 62 Rockwell? Thanks for the help. Bill

Kurt, do you use a rockwell tester to determine hardness before and after tempering? At what temp do you temper to achieve 62 rockwell? Thanks for the help. Bill

Thanks for the tips! Bill

John, I loved seeing your hand sanding jig. It would be helpful for shorter blades also. I am sanding some Russell Green River blades now and I've seen a real need for this type of fixture. Thanks for sharing. I just love seeing the fixtures and methods that knifemakers use! Bill

There are many ways to hold the abrasive material used to hand finish a blade, but I wonder how you folks go about it. I'm specifically looking for a hand held device that can securely hold the abrasive and can be changed quickly. I was thinking a micarta flat piece and somehow attaching the...

John, Anxious to see your process. Thanks for taking the time to share! Bill

I have just spent the morning in the workshop of Mr. John Doyle, Gladwin, MI, and a great morning it was! I went there because I was looking to purchase highly figured wood for scales/handles and John has a very nice supply of Koa, multiple types of burls, maple etc., all highly figured. He has...

So far the only thing I've found is McMaster Carr quenchant in either 11 second or 28 second and it goes for $79.84 for 5 gallons, in stock. I didn't calculate shipping. I guess if I can't find Parks AAA, I will order the McMaster in 11 second. If this is incorrect, someone please chime in...