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This one rocks Harry beautifull lines and the carving is fantastic! Bob

Kelly Depending on the make they could be a high carbon or they could just be case hardened. Not all files make good knives i have had good luck with Black Diamond files. I would get one and test it to see if it through hardens by heating to non magnetic and quenching then see if it will...

Hope all is well George we will be looking forward to your return take care! Bob

Nice work Mr. Smith. Bob

I am now offering this pipehawk for sale . The head is 5 3/4" from the bit to the top of the bowlwith a 1 7/8" cutting edge. Hand forged from old wagon wheel wrought iron in the wrap and weld style with a high carbon steel edge. The haft is tiger maple with cast in place pewter bands...

Yes it is the same you need to get some f.c. to bring out the etch take a look here. http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?showtopic=17351&pid=161652&st=0&#entry161652 Bob

You should be able to see the layers of iron and silica with just wiping it off with a cloth. Bob

Sorry i meant to say mono steel

Mark mine looked like mono steel until it was etched .I'm not sure if vinegar will work i used ferric cloride. Are both pieces in the second pic from the same wheel? Give the vineger a try you will have to leave it for a while i think. Bob

A friend gave me some big wagon wheel iron and of course i figured it to be steel or wrought as usual but when i cut a chunk out and ground a bevel then etched it this is what i found . It seems to be two types of metal welded together now this is new to me but i was wondering if anyone else...

It is totaly up to you if you want to call yourself a knifemaker. I would say sure if you have made a knife from scratch your a knifemaker. Bob

Good show Ernie i like this one. Bob

Pete you would have to get it above 400 degrees to affect the temper so go for it if it gets to hot to hold let it cool down or quench it in clean cool water . Bob

Very nice Mark i'm sure the troops will be happy with those. How wide are the blades? Bob

I like that knife Sean and the damascus came out awesome. Bob

Thanks for the link. Bob

That's one of the nicest fillet knives i have seen where did you get the 1/16" Damasteel? Bob

Jim i'm sorry to here this. Stay strong it will take the two of you to get through this. I wish for all the best for your wife and yourself. Bob

They look good Dwane good to see you back at the grind! Bob

They work great i have been cutting them up for years and glueing them on my 12" reversible disc grinder! I get them from the local hardwood flooring factory. Bob