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I could use some help as to where, or how to go about ordering some custom logo, pocket knives. They will need to be custom laser etched with our Painters Unions logo, and U.S.A. made. These knives will be given out to new members who join. Roughly about 100 knives for the initial order. The...

I'm looking for a left handed (ambidextrous) folder knife kit. every kit i have seen is right hand carry/open. Also i am really looking for a lockback, rather than liner lock. A fast, easy opening "tactical" type for my work. Many times I have only one hand available or have gloves on, etc...

What woods dont need a finish? tung oil etc. In cased missed it in a post or something, Is there a list of what woods don't need to or won't take a finish?(like tung oil) I have seen oily exotic woods that don't. But is there a clear list or maybe just tell what you know in your experience.

Looking to purchase my first 2x72 grinder. I thought I would check and see if anybody has one for sale, before I buy a new one. I am interested in a KMG, Wilton Square wheel, a Coote,. or may something else.... I only have 120 volt power, so if it has a motor with it I cant use 220v. I am 1...

Im getting ready to purchase my first 2x72 grinder. I have been looking at a coote grinder and the grinder in a box from polarbear forge, or any others out there that anyone recommends? Ideas, Pro's/cons' to each one? I am trying to stay under a grand for budget. Any good used one for sale that...

I have a question, the knife i made for my brother-in-law got stained from cutting tomatoes. it is a mirror polished 1095 skinner. I havent seen the knife as he is now many states away. But he asked me if there is a way to remove the stains? anybody got any ideas? thanks.

Where are some good places to buy leather for sheaths? Always looking for a good price with good quality leather. thanks

Here are my 2nd and 3rd knives. The 2nd knife is a upswept skinner made from a planter blade. 7-1/2" long overall with a 3-3/4" blade. Beautiful stabilized redwood burl handles, with mosaic pins. the 3rd is a short, fat skinner made from a planter blade. 6-1/4" long...

Well here is my first knife. It is made from hardened planter blades.

I have a customer wanting something special i am looking for pink pearl looking acrylic, corelon, synthetic, polyester etc. handle material. I can find pieces up to 1.5" wide but need 2.5"+ wide. I could use a 6" x 12" or 12" x12" actually and cut my own. 1/4"+ thick. any ideas who may have that?

I have a question, should you only do custom filework on stainless blades or high carbon (non stainless) also? Im worried about someone not taking care of a blade and it rusting at the filework. what do you guys think or do? If a customer ordered carbon and filework i would make it. But just...

I never did introduce my self here. I am a new beginning knife maker. It all started when my brother-in-law broke my sharpfinger last deer season. I was an accident, but the blade broke in half losing about an inch of blade. i reshaped it, then started with a few blanks and finished them. They...

I am new to knifemaking. I think i know how to make deer antler hidden tang knives. Looks pretty straight forward. But i can't find any info on how to properly make scales out of them for full tang knives and folders. What part of the antler is best for this (whitetail). How to smooth them out...