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Hey Rex hows it goin ? It was my understanding when I interviewed for show that there would be specialty, makers and makers who can make several kinds of blades . In other words some makers may have to make more than 1 kind of knife . I picked the Japanese sword as my specialty and a bowie...

The best way to bring out Hamon is use small fingerstones that are very alkaline . They actually etch the blade steel, without removing too much material . A hamon or part of hardened edge is merely a surface feature that can be sanded out . The less the steel is alloyed the better the...

Please remember all who served , especially those that paid the ultimate price . They are always in my thoughts prayers.... Bubba ..... USN retired

The Japanese sword society Used several old Japanese blades that were broken . They cut it into 10 pieces . They then put each piece in the oil to be soaked and then wrapped in linen for 30 days .They used 10 of the most popular rust preventatives . The only blade piece that did not have rust...

My sister has arthritis and she started eating some of these foods , it helps the swelling and inflammation ?? may help ? http://inhealth.healthgrades.com/knocking-out-knee-arthritis/5-ingredients-to-help-prevent-knee-arthritis-flare-ups?did=t9_outrss1

The best rust preventative is pure mineral oil . Its used on some of the finest carbon blades. I used to use clove oil but, after some extensive testing by Japanese sword makers , they found pure mineral oil is better than their traditional oil . The finest Japanese chefs knives are made from...

Man are you right on with the food quality. When I eat junk mmmmm I always have some problems post scarfing frenzy. Especially processed meats and , like cold cuts . And bread that has to much hydrogenated vegetable oil. It seems as you age your stomach does too . Home cooked whole foods...

For some reason I have very little arthritis ? Maybe some bursitis in right shoulder . I am sure genetics have a lot to do with it as does environment also is a major factor . I played high school sports , track and soccer. Had some injuries when younger 2 herniated lumbar discs . It hurt for a...

Welcome aboard , I was stationed at radar installation on the southeastern Kau coast, between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the town of Naalehu, The station I don't believe it still there because that area was designated a world cultural site and was moved to big Island . Very beautiful...

Not Detergent oil ...Non Detergent . It has about the same viscosity as parks and is a polymer oil like parks 50.

A traditional Japanese technique to make Hamon stand out without etching , is to hand polish the blade above the hamon with silicon carbide paper about 600- 1000 grit.. I t makes a good contrast . 20 weight non detergent motor oil is very good fast quench . It has about the same viscosity as...

Amen my Brother .......... Bubba

I also like S30V . It is very tough and holds a great edge . have seen independent tests against some very popular steels much more expensive . I was impressed . I also like 3-V for swords. normally use carbon folded steel but, I do like some of the great production steels that are...

Wow that is really weird , The angle of photo throws you off . Nothing to gauge it with . Don't get it on you ... might be from something weird:what!: . Do you know the genus or phylum ? Cool picture.... Bubba

MMM Zombie filet knife ... I like it :cool: ...... Bubba

Sorry for taking so long to respond. Lot of sori ? normal Katana are usually about 28" Does it have 2 pins ? Is sword curve near the tsuka ? or in middle . When you get time send to my address. Bubba

Hey Rock, I certainly will. Here is a list of Nova attorneys in your state. Its use is forbidden by law , except for Veterans. They helped me in 1994 . I fought them (va) for 15 years prior . They settled the dispute in my favor in about a year...

I know a place where you can buy a RR track anvil , its about 16 " long polished and painted red. The guy is a member here at KD . Waterjet -tech Jay Cantwell 1 314 426 6900. they are real nice and are wide gauge track. I think he sells them for about 85 $ He has quite a few of them ...

Hey Don , thanks for your service to this country. You know if someone would have told me what I was in store for when I joined the military when I was 17, probably would have went to Canada. Don't get me wrong , I am a super Patriot but, enough is enough . If you ever get the opportunity...