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783 Many thanks! -- Lee

A package from Denmark arrived today, and the entire family instantly surrounded me to behold the beauty from NPD! A wonderful piece of work, there were many oohs and aahs beginning with the leather sheath, the handle, and the blade. A quick picture, and my sincere thanks for the hard work...

A package from Denmark arrived today, and the entire family instantly surrounded me to behold the beauty from NPD! A wonderful piece of work, there were many oohs and aahs beginning with the leather sheath, the handle, and the blade. A quick picture, and my sincere thanks for the hard work...

Fantastic work! I really like the contrast of the curling wood grain and the straight lines created by the liner material. -- Lee

Here's my entry. It's a 6" gyuto-styled knife, AEB-L stainless steel, stablized maple burl handle with brass pins. As a hobbyist maker, I really appreciate the vast amount of knowledge here, and am excited to participate in this KITH. -- Lee Round Rock, TX

Howdy, neighbor! Sounds like you're right the down the road! -- Lee

Thanks for the advice, Wayne. I talked with KB, and given it that VFD was 10+ years old, replacement was the better option. -- Lee

I enjoy my hobby, and building my own GIB included a 2002-vintage KBAC-27D VFD -- black case with a few differences on the circuit board compared to the newer model. Pushed the switch to the "run" position and got a slight nudge of the belt and nothing but a red flashing status light. Lost...

I'm in!

Howdy, neighbor! -- Lee

Wow! I love the angle of the bolster mated to the sunburst grain in the wood. Visually, it makes it the whole package look sleek and easy to maneuver. Fantastic! -- Lee

Howdy, neighbor! -- Lee

Thanks, Fred! I'll go with 387.

Howdy from Round Rock, Travis! -- Lee

As a new member here and hobbyist maker, I have been pouring through the content of the forums. I read the "grinder table and set up" thread a little too late. I have a GIB on a 36"-high table and grind standing in front of it. While running a 50-grit A/O belt yesterday, the joint failed and...

Thanks for the welcome, neighbors!

Great thread! The diagnosis and solutions here are much appreciated. My usual fix is to remove more steel on waterstones to eliminate the gouge. My fingers and my sanity will thank me for heeding the advice here. -- Lee

Fantastic!. Did you finish the guard with Scotchbrite, too? The finish is very uniform, and I am wondering how you did it. -- Lee

I like the lean look of the blade, and the proportionate handle thickness. A sleek package, indeed! Nice work. -- Lee

Nice work, Ruben. I like the clean look of the black liner under the tamarind. -- Lee