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Well, I guess Jonathan is a super busy guy, or maybe he is one of those hit-and-run posters. I spent a couple of hours trying to take a few pics and editing for clarity. If you are gonna ask a question, at least have the decency to respond to those who are trying to assist. Pardon my...

Tom, It is real. I followed the directions and received 25 bazillion dollars. You ain't gonna believe this, but because you are such a good friend, I am going to give you half of it. Just send me your checking account number, your social security number, all of your passwords for everything...

Oh yes........ If Bruce Bump gives you a few tips here and there.......... Just go ahead and write them down in your little book. There are also some other great guys that are more than willing to help, and they will chime in as appropriate. Robert

Jonathan, Vertical is the only way to go for heat treating. I don't think you would be satisfied with a freon tank unless all you are doing is very small blades. OK, I took a couple of down and dirty pics and edited out the clutter in the background. The first one is the smaller vertical...

Thanks gang. I still have to make a sheath before putting it up for sale, but I'll work on that this week. Doug Adams.......... I'm doing pretty good for an old geezer. My buddy from Belgium is coming back for a visit on the 9th of March. Probably won't get much knife work done, but I'll...

Eric, The below is from the Cobb Galleria's website. If you can, you need to try to make at least one Blade Show. You won't regret it. Disabled Access It is Cobb Galleria Centre’s intention to provide all reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to assist them in...

Forged this one out a few days ago and thought I would share it. 1095 - Differential H/T - No Clay Distal Taper to Tip and Tapered Tang Ironwood Scales Stainless Bolts OAL - 10" Blade Tip-to-Handle - 5 3/4" Robert

I agree with Darrin. Problem is....... Most of our wives/girlfriends have been spoiled over the years by using cheap stainless that probably wouldn't cut through hot butter. Just throw it in the dishwasher and it comes out nice and shiney. My wife refuses to use one of my knives, stainless...

If you get a chance, contact Harry and Charlie Matthews at Twin Blades. These brothers are located in Statesboro. If I'm not wrong, that is not too awful far from Savannah. You won't be disappointed. Two of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and make top quality knives. As a matter of...

Yup, 440C got a bad rep due to manufactured knives stating that they were made from "440" stainless. The general public doesn't know the difference between 440A, 440B, 440C or 440 XYZ. All they know is that they bought a blade from "440" and it was a piece of junk. That is really a shame. I...

Good looking site Calvin. One suggestion.............. Unless I missed something, I tried clicking one of the photos on your "Available" page in order to get a closer look. Its hard to see detail on the internet, and especially with a small photo. Just a suggestion. Robert

Here is one that I made just fooling around between letting epoxies, leather, and various other things dry or cool off. It has a slight hint of "Pukko" in there somewhere. Not sure, never done one like this before. Forged 1084 (about .135 thick on the flats) Damascus in front of handle...

Plus one for IMG. Been using them for years (unless I need a "One-of-a-kind", as in a customer's son's name and date). I have used their #94 electrolyte since day one and have never had any problems. Good people, Good products, Good service............ Robert

Fred, you old Geezer, First of all, I am glad you had a 69th Birthday, and I hope you have many, many more. I will (hopefully) turn 66 in July. I had no idea that you were so many, many years older than I. :) I know what you mean about spending time alone in you "Man-Cave". It gives a...

Doug, I can't recall having one warp during post HT grinding, but I have had plenty over the years to take a turn South towards the tip out of the quench. Lots of folks say you can straighten out of the quench if you can do it before it gets below 4 or 5 hundred degrees. Well, I have tried...

Thanks guys for the kind comments. Good Sambar seems to be harder to come by these days. 416 Stainless is almost impossible to find in bar sizes that I need. The jury is still out on the 410. Robert

Thanks Pop. Hope to see you soon. Robert

Thanks Rex. I am going to try to make to Batson's on Saturday. I won't have anything to sell (I don't think). Who knows? I am just about to catch up on orders, so you never know. See you there............ Robert

Just finished this one for an Airman in Afghanistan. Alabama Damascus Sambar Stag 410 Stainless Furniture OAL - 10" Blade Tip-to-Guard - 5 1/2" Robert

Tracy, I retired after 32+ years in Education. I was scared, and couldn't sleep from worrying about it. Well, that was a little over six years ago. That is also when life really began. I work more hours now than ever making knives, but life sure is good. Glad to hear you made the move...