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    Ceramic Knife ?

    Evening Gentlemen, Hope you are all doing well. I want to start by giving my opinion on Ceramic Blades. I'm all for steel and not ceramic, but they do well in the kitchen. I was at my parents house today and came across a few ceramic knives, that were dull and had some minor chips in the...
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    Bandsaw sale

    Hey Guys, I've noticed a lot of people looking for band saws, and many referring to the harbor freight 4x6. Just surfing the Harbor freight site, and noticed the 4x6 is on sale 249.99 down from 299.99.
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    Helpful information for other Newbies

    Hey Guys, I've asked a thousand questions here, and found something to add to the community that might be helpful. Click on the Link Below to find a brief description of knife types, pros, cons, and uses of different knife styes. Even if your not making knives, this might help out when...
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    Looking For a Good File Set

    Hey Guys, About to embark on my first knife using Stock Removal. I have a lot of the basic tools. I do have a fair collection of metal files. But I am looking into getting a full set of files of good quality. Does anyone have any suggestions and a list of file types, cutting styles, grits...
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    Case Knife Sharpening?

    Hey Guys, ok so I have run into this problem once before and am looking to see, where I am going wrong and a solution. In both cases I have encountered have been with a case knife. A gentleman I work with asked if I could sharpen one of his old 2 blade case knives from the 70's. As I spent a...
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    tormek

    Hey guys, as usual throwing out another sharpening question. Are any of you familiar with the tormek, And what accessories, upgrades would you suggest? How is the learning curve. And how does it perform in relation to other systems, edge pro spyderco etc. Dugan
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    Sharpening Kitchen Knives

    Hey Guys, So I have been sharpening a lot of knives lately for family and friends, and have been fortunate enough to work on some high end cutlery which are a true pleasure to sharpen. I sharpened 2 of my father's high end chef knives and 2 of his utility knives. Got them razor sharp, I then...
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    Types of edges?

    Good Morning to y'all. Ok so here's a multipart question for y'all. Roughly 6-8 months ago I got bit by the "sharpening bug". I spend about every night from the time I'm off work till I go to sleep. Part 1 what are the different types of blade edges, for example convex edges, micro bevels etc...
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    Tool acquisition ?

    Hey Guys, So I got a couple questions for y'all. First ? What kind of tongs should I purchase? can't quite figure out how to word this so bear with me. I am looking for a couple of strong sturdy tongs. Is their any brand or specific style you might suggest. I will be using round and flat...
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    Whats the Difference?

    Ok so I'm looking for a brief summary on the difference between: synthetic,diamond,glass, and water stones. I have a edge pro and have a large assortment of stones. Love the sharpener, but also want to start honing my skills in free hand. Any suggestions or opinions are appreciated
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    beginner tool acquisition inquiry

    Hey guys looking at purchasing a belt sander, disc sander, bench grinder looking for good tools to last. Willing to spend 1k
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    Where to Buy Edge Pro Aftermarket Stones

    Hey guys, I have been surfing and looking for a site other than CKTG that sell aftermarket Edge Pro Stones. Very pleased with chosera 8 pack combo stones from CKTG. However CKTG is out of stock on several of the stones I am interested in purchasing. I have decided to purchase the set of Atoma's...
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    Japanese Stone Maintenance

    Hey guys I have a question for ya'll. Ok so I own an edge pro professional, simply an awesome system. I have purchased the Chosera stones for the system and love them. I have found that the lower grit stones are much easier to clean especially if you do it as you go, however I am finding that...
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    Customizing a Benchmade

    I purchased this knife from a good friend of mine that needed cash got it for $50, My buddy is pretty tough on knives, I neglected to take a picture of the before product, but the knife was scratched to hell and back, managed to buff a lot of them out. Decided to try stone washing the blade, it...
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    Edge Pro Aftermarket Stones

    Hey Guys, Looking for a little information/suggestions from the vast amount of knowledge people on this sight have. I am an Owner of the Edge Pro, Pro sereis Sharpener, and it is incredible, after the learning curve. I am able to get a razor sharp edge on my knives, and a damn good mirrored...
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    knife making tools, introductory level

    Hey Guys, Still getting use to navigation on forum, bare with me I'll get it. So I a limited knowledge on working with steel, but do have some. I am currently working to rebuild my wood and metal shop, after the fire. I am starting with the essentials for both. The wood side is moving on along...
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    Polishing

    Hey Guys, Any of ya'll have a preferred method of cleaning old knives? Also what tools I'd need to go about in putting a mirror polish on a blade?
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    Blade-smith Courses/schools

    Hey Guys Just looking for a little input on some courses in knife making. At this point I am at the introductory level, I do have some experience with working with metal but it is minimal. So what are your guys suggestions? And yes, the question asked a million times on sites like this, but...
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    Vintage Knife, Anyone have any knowledge on this

    Hey Guys, I came across this cleaver and have been surfing web, looking for information on it, Results are Scarce. This is a Terrier Cutlery cleaver. All i know is that the knives were made by robeson in between the years of 1910-1916. Does it have any value? Thanks for help
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    New Guy in the "Yard"

    Hey Guys, Thought I would take this chance to lntroduce myself. I am 24 and a Cattle Farmer in Fort Payne, Al. I have been a huge knife enthusiast since I was quite young. Blade of anyshape and size have fascinating me for years. Last year I purchased a propane forge, anvil, tongs, hammers, and...
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