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Lee, finally got it up and running. I'll post some pictures, well needed addition to the shop. Jerry

Did a little more grinding on the tang and clip, ready for heat treat. I saw some of the hunters Karl Andersen Is making in stainless San Mai so emailed him to ask how he set up his steel. I used what I had on hand, being my first attempt figured if it didn't weld I would get some 420 and try...

First try at stainless San Mai, did homework through different forums. Went with Ed Caffrey ' s recipe, tig welded pieces together and used air hammer with drawing dies to help distort layers. Need to profile a little more then heat treat.

Thank you, Sold to an engraver from Bozeman. I am making a sheath with nickel silver throat and tip so he can engrave the guard, throat and tip.

Where in Idaho, I'm in Meridian. Welcome, Jerry

Finished this the morning of show, paid off. Bruce Bump inspired guard from Tilly hammer -in and Nick Wheeler inspired handle.

Thank you Bruce, Ever since I found your file guide on the forum, I've been following your wip. Being in your demonstration class in Tilly has really helped me. I am willing to share any of my tooling building projects.

My version of Bruce's vertical forge.

Howdy, Jerry Cripe from Meridian, Id. Started collecting knives young and few years ago started making all my karate weapons for classmates and myself. Needed to make some out of metal, so built a forge, well knife making took over. Trip to coast stopped in Walla Walla and met Bruce Bump, and...