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  1. Jim Poling

    Using a charcoal barbeque to anneal

    Hi DropPoint I have Forged, annealed, and hardened many knives in a charcoal fire and bellows both at home and at living history events. When I started making knives I used a Habachi grill and a small house fan turned on low blowing on the charcoal to harden my stock removal knives. In short...
  2. Jim Poling

    The Newell .45 cal front loader

    To be honest Bruce I know all good things must come to an end, I will hate to see this one end because each evening I have looked forward to a new post. Thanks again bruce, God bless. Jim
  3. Jim Poling

    The Newell .45 cal front loader

    Bruce the knife came out amazing as did the pistol, Thanks for all your WIPs they are insperatioal as well as instructive. Jim
  4. Jim Poling

    Prayers and Smoke for Don Fogg

    Prayers and blessings to you Don. Jim
  5. Jim Poling

    Hello from NYC

    Welcome Chef Colin! Jim
  6. Jim Poling

    Winding Feather Fighter

    Bruce are you sure they aren't just photo hounds? :) Jim
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    Winding Feather Fighter

    Bruce I love the way this knife is coming along, I can't wait to see the final package. Kind of like waiting on Christmas morning when I was a kid (yesterday that is) :haha: Jim
  8. Jim Poling

    The book "Handles and Guards" by Joe Keesler

    As I recall; Joe turned all rites and royaltes over to the ABS so the ABS murchandice table at the Blade Show will be a good place to look they will have it, or through the ABS web sight. It is a very good resource, I have enjoyed my copy. Jim
  9. Jim Poling

    knifemaker from Mississippi

    Welcome Evan, this is a great group of folks here. Jim
  10. Jim Poling

    Basic Basket Weave Pattern

    Wow, That is quite a beuty Bruce. Jim
  11. Jim Poling

    "W"s from Walla Walla

    WOW! If I didn't know Dave I'd say he Looks SCARY in that photo!!!
  12. Jim Poling

    The Newell .45 cal front loader

    Bruce, The Pistol alone was amazing let alone with the incredibale engraving it is spectacular! Jim
  13. Jim Poling

    Small Bowie w/walrus

    WOW; is that nice or what! Jim
  14. Jim Poling

    New daughters early arrival

    Congrats to you and your family Josh! Jim
  15. Jim Poling

    Need heat treat recipe for 1095

    Tracy, The old blacksmith process that Keith discribed above does work, I dont know what the sicence or magic is but I do know what the results are. I guess that some things just have to be taken on faith:) Good luck. Jim
  16. Jim Poling

    Damascus Coffin Handle

    Brian Very nice work, that is sure an amazing knife. Jim
  17. Jim Poling

    First knife ever.........WIP

    Ernie, That is a very nice looking knife. Hard to tell its your first, like tracy said you have an eye for it so keep after it. Jim
  18. Jim Poling

    The Newell .45 cal front loader

    Bruce we would love to see pictures of some feathery stuff:) Jim
  19. Jim Poling

    Traditional Slip Joint Folder #001

    Very nice folders Bruce! Jim
  20. Jim Poling

    Blood and guts all over my shop!

    Your forgiven Les; THIS TIME!
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