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Came across a grinder today,,called grinder in a box,,,by polar bear forge,,anyone have any experience with this grinder? Dan

Hi,,ive used several different steels over the years..but never S7..Is it any better than A2? far as edge holding. Thinking about making a scandi,,puukko style knife.. It cost a bit more than A2..my favorite! for everything!! thanks.... Dan

Hi,, My name is D.Brodess..havent been on knifedogs for awhile now,,maybe someone might remember me? ? But ive been making knives and axes on and off for nearly 25 years..always as a hobby,,selling a few along the way! I love reading the threads,gathering information and checking out the...

I picked this up at a swap meet.The guy I got it from didnt know what it is used for.Also showed it around,nobody knew.But I bet someone here does! thanks. Dan

Hello Im looking for some feedback on hatchets/axes.What would be your ideal hatchet? What type of steel,handle material,length,bit size.etc. I do the stock removal method. thanks,D.B

I was reading in my local paper this morning that my county will be offering a small business class. I havnt talked to anyone yet.being that they are closed till Tuesday. But,would it be something that would benifit me in my knifemaking,I think they have grants,loans that can help you get your...

Hi! everybody! Is there a live chat forum on knifedogs,Ive seen it on other forums. Sometimes I could use some instant feedback,answers! Ive been making cutting tools for 20 years,but still learning,still have questions. Would be nice to learn,get info from all the pros out there. Thanks Dan

Here are a couple of camp hawks for a customer.Sorry for the poor pics! A-2 Tool Steel-14" Overall-Green Canvas.

Im not new to knifemaking,but I have never used scalloped belts. What are they designed for? Any advantages over a regular 2x72. I need to order some supplies,and was thinking of adding some to my order.Or would I be wasting my money. D.B

Hey! Everyone I was wondering what to do with my left over stock. Not enough for a full axe,but plenty for an axe head. My question is what should I use for attaching the head to the handle. what type screws/bolts? Anyone out there done this before? Ive added some pics of the Axe. thanks...

Thought I would show these.Custom order for a fellow. A-2 tool steel 2 black canvas and one green. D.B

Just thought I would show these! These are a custom order for a fellow! All are A-2 Black canvas and green canvas. D.B

Here is a small axe I made using A-2 and Osage Orange. I jigged the Osage,Like a worm groove. And put a mustard finish on the A-2. That old look,but is new. Overall-10" Axe head-3 3/4" Bit/blade-2 3/4" Handles-North American Osage Orange/Red Fiber Spacer 1/4" A-2 Tool Steel 58-59RC...

Here is the last of my model 2s,at least for now. 1/4" A-2 cryo-58-59 Ohio Whitetail handle/walnut spacer/red black red fiber spacers. overall is 9 1/2" 3 3/4" axe head 2 3/4" bit Dipped in acid/blue gray finish. $125.00 Shipped/Insured Check/M.O/Paypal Thanks Dan...

Here is another small axe. 1/4" A-2 Cryo 58-59 8 1/2" Overall 4" axe head 2 3/4" Bit Green canvas Micarta scales I put an acid etched finish on this ,turned out kind of funky! $135.00 Shipped/Insured Check/Money order/Paypal email/Paypal Address- brodessp@aol.com Thanks D.B

Here is one of my model 2s. A-2 cryo 58-59 applewood handle Black canvas end cap Stainless bolster 9" overall 2 3/4 blade/bit 3 3/4 axe head Please keep in mind Im blind in one eye and poor vision in the other,at least thats my excuse:D $145.00 Shipped/Insured Money Order,Paypal,Check...

Here is a small axe i finished up last weekend. Still have to order some leather for a sheath. Its A-2 Cryo 58-59Rc, just over 9 inches long.It has osage spacer and 100+ year old white oak,with stainless guard. I used sulfuric acid for the finish,it looks like an old blue finish. It will be up...

Maybe this ? has already been ask. Ive seen some pretty kool etching of blades on here. I ve never done it! Is it ferric acid that you use? and how long do you soak the blade,I wouldnt want to ruin a good knife. And about the pattern ! how do you get that,do you coat the blade with something to...

I know 5160 is mostly forged,but can a good knife be made from it, using the stock removal method.Has anyone out there done this? If so,how did it perform. thanks. Dan

Here are some pics of a couple of hatchets Im working on,in the rough! They are from 1/4" A2 tool steel and arond 81/2-9" long.Handles will be osage orange and applewood. [/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]