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I have used K&S copper sheets for liners. I like using them. If I remember correctly I think it was .03 inches thick. Bought it at Hobby Lobby. You can get them at Ace Hardware , Lowes, any store like that. My advice, just be careful not to heat it up too much when you shape the handle. It...

Maple syrup kind of guy.

Yesterday was a good day. I got mail. Inside the package from Georgia was my KITH made by Chris Railey. It is a big girl. Roughly 16 inches overall. 11 inch blade, 5 inch handle. It came with a professional looking description that indicated all the important build items. Chris made...

If that knife falls out of your pocket and I pick it up. I would not give it back. I would make it a foot race to keep it. Just saying...

I have made a few of them.

That’s a good looking Scagel…

I tried cleaning up one of the knife blanks last night. Post heat treat. To be honest, not a big fan of the abrasive sticks - post heat treat. They were wonderful using them in the grind line. Way faster and more effective than sand paper. I struggled getting a consistent finish on the...

And fire…

I think I have the kit AM-2. Stones are 6x1/2x1/8.

The best part is I hand sanded seven knives this afternoon with very little hand pain. One vest bowei, two Jacksons, four small hunters. All ready for heat treating.

Not yet: Just tried them today. Preheat treat. Give me a week or two.

I have been making knives for around 10 years. The learning curve never stops growing. Mike Miller sent me these abrasive sticks and told me to use them instead of sand paper when hand sanding pre-heat treat. Especially the plunge line. AMAZING!! One third the time and no hand pain. Thank...

Beautiful!

Me too! I suck at pictures.

Owl-Can I send all my knives to you. You take good picture. Very nice!

Keep it clean, keep it dry, keep it sharp, use it often. Owl-I hope you enjoy your new knife/sheath. It was a pleasure making it for you. Biggest surprise was that someone makes an owl stamp. Who knew??

That is a beautiful hamon...

Welcome to KD.

Pretty awesome! Looking forward to holding it in my hand.

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