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I HT a batch of 52100 and 8670 today. while I was HT the first batch of 52100 my toaster oven died. Wife would not let me use her oven so I finished all the knives and waited till my HT oven dropped to 400 and used it to temper. So I guess the wait was a couple of hours before the tempering...

Finally got a enough together to start making leather sheaths. After going over Dennis’s tutorials over and over again i got my feet wet today with a small scout carry. I am pretty happy with it. Boy I learned a lot. For one as usual I did not allow enough extra material. I Really did not have...

Want to start making leather sheaths for my knives. I have some leather and thread but that is it. I am broke as heck so want to start off with just basic tools for now. Diamond hole punch’s. If you were to get just two which ? 6&2? Groover what size? Mallet what weight? Cutting board? Size...

When I first started making knives I asked my daughter what kind of knife she wanted. She sent me a picture of this beautiful dagger. I shock my head and said you got to be kidding me Lol. Well yesterday I thought I would try a small push style dagger. I know this might not be to difficult for...

Getting ready to to HT my first batch of Abel. I have never worked with dry ice so have a couple of ?? The closet place that sells it is about 35 mins from me. It will be close to two hrs probably before I can use it. Will it keep in a cooler for that long? They sell it in one pound blocks. How...

The work rest will raise/lower, cant left/right, move left/right, tilt forward/back and the table can be mounted in a vertical position. Table will adjust from horizontal to almost vertical (10 degrees from platen). Great for swedge and scandi grinds. Work Rest Includes: -Table is 12" x 5"...

What are you guys using 70 or 90 durometer serrated or smooth?

I have been looking for a surface grinder and came across this one. Was wondering your thoughts were on it. Listed as a one owner and lightly used. 650.00. Waiting on email for more info. Thanks for your help

First time working with it. I have it on a utility style knife. Do you just sand it to a certain grit and oil or to you buff it?

So I want to start HT Aebl and would like to use dry ice for the cold treatment. Been searching around and can’t find much info on the recipe for the slurry mixture. I came across a post here that mention this: “There can also be more error in DI slurry since it has to be made. Some folks don't...

Anybody have any experience with OBM‘s surface grinder? Or the Black Fox Surface Grinder ?

Traded for some sheath work. 52100 5/32” FF grind, Some old Dymondwood I have had for years With Micarta Pins. I HT it myself and this is a everyday carry and will get used. So we will see how it holds up. Any suggestions are appropriated.

I have two knives I am making out of 52100 .136. One will be a skinner and the other a utility every day use knife. What RC do you recommend? Lately I have been making kitchen slicers with finish edge off the grinder as thin as I can get. What edge thickness before sharpening would you recommend...

I use the Personalizer Plus. I bought my stencils from I M G. I also bought the knife makers pak of Solutions. I was instructed For marking to use electrolyte 94 for carbon steel. No problems there. Was told to use electrolyte 600 for marking stainless. I cannot get a nice dark Mark with it. I...

So I have both of these steels bought from AKS. Interestingly both steels have the same recipe for heat treatment. For those who have done both can they be treated together? AKS recipe: Austenitize: Heat to 1,545°-1,615° and hold for 5 minutes. Quench in oil. NJSB recipe is a good bit different...

It has been suggested to use a metal rack to hold the blades upright spine down In a toaster oven to help avoid warping. What are you guys using? Of all the videos I have watched the blades are just put in on there sides. Not saying that is right or wrong just trying take all precautions that I can.

What size of plates are you all using and where are you purchasing them?

Any know where to purchase Parks AAA ? USAKnifemakers it’s out of stock.

I can really use some help here. Looking to get nice radius plunge lines And just can’t get it done. I use a 120 Ceramc belt to get to my finial blade thickness With a plunge guide. I hang my belt over the edge but I guess that belt is just to stiff. What belt and process would be better? Thanks

Would like to play with San Mi in the future but for these two kitchen knives I saved some money lol For the wife For my daughter who loves different I am a new maker. These were my 8 and 9 knife. Having fun but spending way to much money lol sorry for the big pictures.