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Wow, that's a beautiful knife!

Clean is right, excellent fit and finish. Consistent execution, and the sheath is beautiful - love the color!

Whoah, that's amazing! The handle really pops!

Looking good! And I'm certain they'll be well used.

I like it! What is a pica-fumo traditionally used for? Or is it just a good general purpose type of knife?

Liam, I'd read somewhere that to start a convex you set a steep flat bevel along the entire edge to the same angle, so on a piece of 3/16" thick I set it at 15 degrees, then gradually tapered it back in. Its not as elegant as some of the ones I've seen, where the curve is constant from edge to...

Finished a sheath for a buddy's favorite hunting knife (custom Jeff Brown skinner). Nothing fancy, but it was a nice evening project.

The only variance in convex grinds is how high up the spine you go as the with and thickness of the blade sets the curve. The traditional saber grind was used on ... sabers and the quality pieces were taken to the spine. These were not for cutting down trees, and were wicked sharp. I have a...

If you're using a plain set of bits, then you've probably dulled them already. I know I did that to a bunch of bits until I bought some carbide. Carbide bits are the way to go, and I don't know what kind of power you're getting with a cordless, but I always feel like a corded drill motor gets a...

I'm getting back onto KnifeDogs after a spell - work has kept me pretty much out of the shop for 2 years. Thank y'all for sharing your stories; they inspire me! I was wounded in action in 2006 by an IED, at the tender age of 39; the young folks at my command see the Purple Heart on this old guy...

Welcome to the pack! Just became empty nesters ourselves and I'm looking forward to more time in the shop!

Wise words indeed; that would apply to the care I take in knife making, and to ensuring that my knife making doesn't hamper my conduct towards my family. Thank you for the reminder!

Beautiful work Brother Calvin!

Found an old reference to him elsewhere dated 2007: "C.E. 'Gene' Johnson of Portage, IN sold his first knife in 1975. He had a couple of pieces in 'Knives '88' and '89 ... He was still listed in 'Knives 2005' as an active maker, still in Portage and his phone number is 219-762-5461." I...

Gotta ask, how was it putting that nessmuk into that log with a parawrapped handle? I've never tried it, and I'd be worried the paracord doesn't absorb enough shock. I like your designs and finish, unique, useful, and eye catching!

Nothing "just" about that one! Sublime.

Fred, words fail in the light of your story ... that is a beautiful testament to friendship; thank you for sharing it with us!

That's one to be proud of! Nicely done.

Anybody know a knife maker by the name of Jeff Brown, I'm guessing out of Texas because his mark is a Longhorn with a T on its forehead superimposed on a star. A good friend of mine asked me to make a sheath for his favorite hunting knife, and its a custom made skinner, very pretty piece of work...

I like your attention to detail - very nicely done!