I like both of those knifes, especially the ivory handled. And because don't I have an eye for what's wrong...your problem with the pins...I couldn't really tell that there was an issue from the picture. Great looking knives tho...(sorry - no help)
Ha. That's pretty funny..." One of my daughters entered it and won the ugliest knife contest at a Cutco competition." I'd consider that a complement. ha. Welcome To Knifedogs
D-Yager is right about softer woods cutting quicker...but it wasn't noticeable with walnut/holly board I did. Are you trying to make a regulation sized board? Sent a PM
I've used Titebond (original type) on my chess boards. There's some debate over which type of Titebond etc. but I've had no issues with Type 1 over the years. I've used horse hide glue before and it's notorious for floating and slipping - and it does that without fail. So I don't use it for...
The angled baffle with drain valve at the bottom is really a cool idea. Have ya tried knocking it over to test stability? I have to test myself pretty frequently as I'm the one more likely to tip over... Good job Bob.
Searching this forum for it's contributors like Ed Caffrey is the best place for getting insight and practical info ....Chris Railey gave you a link to Kevin Cashen's site. He's put out some great CDs..from there you'd be able to better understand what's up with steel. I'm still learning and...
Happy B. Day Brad.. and what a great way to celebrate a milestone. I could do that too, maybe...if I explained it was on sale...I might get away with it...I dunno, I'm afraid to try. haha
Geez. Hope he gets his money back. I don't use pay pal for anything. I do use my credit card, western union, sent checks and even sent hard currency..but no pay pal. Cancel culture can work both ways.