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On the advice of the guy at Woodcraft, I picked up a chunk of Paduk for some scales... It is not stabilized.... Once I cut it to scale thickness, I found that the grain is a little open. Not sure this will be on for a kitchen knife..... Thoughts on this open grain and any corrective measures? I...

I need some insight on why something may have happened. While working on some 52100, I etched my mark on the blade with Ferric Cloride. I did not use the electro etch system, I simply masked the blade, applied my stencil, and allowed the etchant to work. I achieved a stunning and crisp mark. I...

Can I get a consensus on wether AEB-L is or is not liked for kitchen knives and fillet knives? Also, any one have some input on heat treating this steel using a forced air propane forge?

I picked up a piece of 52100 today. I was hoping that this steel, in the dimensions available, would be a great solution to my search for a useable knife steel. I thought that I had done a good search on the qualities of the steel..... But now, I am not so sure! Can anyone point me to reliable...

Sorry for all of the questions guys, but I am ramping up for a good run at this! I found a thermometer, at a local store. It is designed to test catalytic converters. The high temp is listed at 1999F. Why would this not work for a propane forge, except the temp range, that I probably not exceed...

Well, I have had plans to tool up a 2x72 grinder, but that is proving to be a longer and more difficult project than I had hoped. I need to be working on knives.....I am about three weeks behind on starting fresh for the year.....I think that I am going to get a 4x36 grinder and make some...

What types of information do you send with your knives? Do you have a spec sheet or card that defines the materials, construction methods and care?

Eight inch blade, five inch handle...tigerwood scales, 440c steel....plate quenched...

I need a quick and dirty heat treat method for a filet knife.... It is from 440c.....I have a gas forge and a tempering oven...can I get it done? I will be finishing the blade after heat treat, so decarb might not be a problem....I plan on heat treating this evening!

A local artist friend found out that i was making knives....he brought a handfull of old knives to me, as a gift....in the lot, there was a Kassnar lock back, an odd Turkish looking blade with a brass sheath....then there was a blade, it was a clip point, with the guard and a tang.....I never...

Short and sweet....thinking about a 2X72 grinder build. I have a platen with wheels, from a four inch wide grinder...can I run a 2" belt on it and be able to get work done?

Guys, I could use some advice....I just picked up some 5160 rolled bar, annealed, from Sheffields. I bought a 72" section that is .256X2.......all good so far. Got to the shop an chucked it into the Ryobi chop saw with new blade.....this saw barely made a dent in it. Next, to the bench and the...

Farriers rasp, giraffe bone scales and antler skull and display prop...

Farriers rasp, burlap/cloth micarta, glass breaker pommel, kydex sheath.

Took a break from teaching myself blacksmithing the other day. I finished this knife for a co-workers brother. He is a Kiowa pilot. This is from a farriers rasp, with home made micarta, made from burlap and cotton fabric. Pins are welding rod. Overall legnth is about eight inches with a blade...

Well, here I am. I have been on another forum for a while. I have to say, over there, I have found awesome advice, what a great network over there... I need to expand my view though. I have made about eight knives and finished two knives that were from supplier blades....I am re-tooling my shop...