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New knife after a 3 year hiatus... seriously can't wait for a new forge

Ok, this one took forever because of some unexpected difficulties and new techniques i tried. However, there are some things I love about it even though the flaws are glaring. It sits in the hand great, the edge is super sharp, and the basic design i had in mind actually worked, even though...

A tapered reamer sounds like a good addition to my tool set. I will keep an eye out for one the next time I am out shopping.

Sounds like good advice. I will try that on the next one.

Respiratory, I think I'll just stay away from it for now.

This little guy put me in the ER. Apparently I have an allergy to airborne particles of deer antler. I had a problem when I was peening the brass. A gap developed bewteen the bolster and the handle. Did I do something out of order, or is this something do to with tecnique? Any input is...

Very clean, Its a standard to aspire to. Thanks for sharing.

I was working on a miniature knife the other day, since I am still waiting for my next shipment of steel and I had some scraps laying around. I decided on a small deer antler for a handle and proceeded to carve an eagle head into the butt. I got carried away having fun and guess what I forgot...

One thing I noticed after working on this hawk; I no longer have that annoying shoulder/back pain that has plagued me since high school. For some reason, pounding out steel with a hammer did wonders for my back. Still working on getting an upgraded forge, so I've been working on small knives...

Siezures can be complicated. If they don't find the cause get to a good neurologist soon. One of the problems we have in healthcare is that people think the Dr knows everything and are afraid to ask questions. Never be afraid to question your doctor and always seek confirmation from a second...

I have worked as a retail associate for two years, driving spray trucks and mowing lawns for the state highway department for three summers, Assembling bicycles, short stint in pre-fabricated steel building warehouse, hated that so I started working in healthcare. I was a CNA first, so...

Ok, I love everybody's advice here, and I am definately feeling lucky to have it. One thing I really don't want to do is to make stuff that other people have already made. I never use patterns for any of my leatherwork so I really don't want to conform too much with this new hobby either. I...

Since finishing my last two knives my sister in law has approached me and asked me to make a knife for my brother's birthday at the end of July. That gives me a month and a half to finish it, so I figured I'd better get crackin with the plan. He loves big heavy knives, and anything black...

Thanks, great advice as usual. There are bevels on these, just bad pictures and not easily seen. The biggest problem I had with the shaping of the blade was adding bevels. On the top one especially they are uneven. Is there some trick to getting nice even bevels or is it just a matter of...

The last knife I posted generated alot of awesome tips, many of which I applied to these two knives. As a result they are much better. The mini chopper is going to be a father's day gift for my dad, and the little bowie I am giving to my nephew for his birthday. I still have a little sanding...

I just finished this one and was wondering if I could get some feedback from the pros. Its kinda ugly, but I feel comfortable calling it my first real knife. 1084 steel with brass pommel and gaurd, stacked leather handle, and I still need to put an edge on it. Maybe I should have done that...

Ok, here is my first actual knife from 1084 steel with brass gaurd and pommel and stacked leather handle. I know it's pretty ugly, especially against some of the masterpieces I've seen here, but I wouldn't mind some feedback before I start my next project. I've already learned that there is a...

I have been having difficulty drilling holes in my steel latlely. It seems like my bits either dull too quickly or won't cut at all. I have been using a cordless drill with my steel in a vice, is a drill press the only way to do it right, or is their a less expensive way to drill holes. Maybe...

Wow, that's something else! I really like that slim handle design.

I was thinking about selling my canoe to buy some new tools. I was wondering if it would be worth my time to buy a craftsman bench sander for around 150 bucks or if that would be a waste. Any thoughts about using that kind of tool to grind down a knife? I really don't have the money for any...