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Found it, Not sure how it turned out vertical but, it did ... still readable.....The inaugural International Custom Cutlery Exposition (ICCE) will be held September 18- 20, 2015 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. The location was by no means a random choice, for both organizations have...

Thanks Bruce , I will be there . Not as an exhibitor, unless I get hot and make a few swords ? Looking through the link I did not see where its being held ? address Ph # thanks for info .... Bubba

I see now , said the blind man. I was a little confused I thought it was bar stock. I have a few planer blades that I use for a sen (Sword file ) same kind of blade style . They are made from CPM 10-V . These work real well for my purpose . That M-2 should work well . I have seen some real...

Simmonds brand blades are file steel . Simmonds is a file brand . I believe they probably used w-1 or w-2 . I have never seen Simmonds files made from D-2 or m-2. I could be wrong ?? http://bandsawblade.com/SimondsFiles/swisspattern.htm....................... Bubba

I prefer real silver for some reason . think its the color and purity of the metal .... Kind of sound like kemosabe... Make few my self but, forging and cutting them out by hand makes em expensive. Also make hand forged silver guards for about any kind of knife. Nowadays they get flat silver...

Is the Show in Kansas or Missouri ..... ??? Bubba anyone know ? Jason How about you ???

I like them better also ... I have trouble finding them in real sterling or better . Here is an American indian site that sells them in sterling ...http://www.arizonatraders.net/beads-supplies-concho-supplies-c-107_115.html?page=2

You bet I am . Havent had any company in a while been kickin back ... I have 1 more week on pills . Don't know how long the side effects last ? Have a few more blood tests and I will be good to go . With a good oil change , tune-up and some new tires and I will be fine ....... Bubba

Hey Doug , Hows it going ? I took care of neighbor . Feds took his guns as he was felon , he is now in the Pokey ........ Feelin OK only 10 more days and I can go outside in the sun.... cant go in sun , it messes me up bad . I can wait.... B.

I can't talk right now , Numb all over and starting to go blind .... I forgot , that's normal for me . You are right traditionally they did do that but, now they are simply tourists gags The great wood did catch my eye though....

These kittle boxes are made in north Africa near morocco . The natives carve these cool little boxes and they put a live snake in it that, will bite you if you open in . Of course this box is empty but, I thought the idea was cool as is the wood . So I will show you how box works . you just...

Sounds like a good show ... I know this sounds silly but, there are 2 Kansas City's . 1 in Missouri and one in Kansas . right across border from each other ... which is it ??? no mention in literature on link . Of course I am half way blind . "somebody help me" Bubba

Yes I have . I also made a few belts . I would use the rivet style . If anything protrudes thru , put a small patch of leather over it and glue and dye same color as sheath. Here is a good link for concho. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/conchos/conchos.aspx

Real nice Ben . I like the way you improvised on a few details ... excellent.............. Bubba

You bet, Guess I will grind them in also . CPM 3 is not real easy to work . I have forged some but, its really tough to forge . I need some more instruction on this mill . These are the biggest blades I have made so far . Kind of been under weather a bit .... feelin better though....

Looks real good Ben , I have seen a few Japanese nihonto Naginata with a bo-hi ( fuller) on the spine nice touch. I have a huge mill , my only problem is ... not very good with it yet. I made some swords from 3-V . Did you grind or mill the edge ? I was contemplating using the mill ? Using...

Good information on polishing a variety of materials , would be a good one to install Icon on desktop .... Bubba

Hey Doc , welcome to KD . I have some family near Wurttemberg, Visited them several years ago . Nice looking Damascus . Bubba ( Bieler)

Here are a couple of Nihonto wakizashi and tanto . The Katana is one I made some time ago . I sold it recently. The Wakizashi and Tanto I restored them after purchasing them from another member. The wakizashi is from the 1500's and the tanto around 1700's and was a wedding gift ( goshugi) to...

Ed, Those are great looking .... reminds me a lot of Tom Clarks works . Those should be gone in no time ....... Bubba