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I’m definitely not new here, however I have been missing for a while. Mostly due to health reasons. I’m not 100% and block probably never will be which most of us are not. Just trying to get material together. I have a couple trappers that I’m working on, and a few neck knives Good luck to...

I thought I posted this question earlier, but can’t seem to find it. Was wondering while cutting my own shims, would stainless be OK to use? I’ve always used bronze, but after looking at several places I can’t seem to find pre-cut shims. I know you can find them but I was looking for more than...

As we Always say, These pictures do not do this wood Justice. Just wondering what you guys think of stabilizing? I am not quite ready but as soon as I am this will be my 1st attempt at Stabilizing. I know that 3 of these blocks are live oak not sure if they're worth stabilizing but to me they...

This wood was given to me by someone on this forum. I had it all written down as to who give me what, And what species wood it was. It has been a while back and a I have misplaced Where it was all written down Long story short The only thing I had written on this piece which was larger was...

An old friend of mine, I know he wouldn't mind me calling him old he is a close friend, 89 years young, was throwing out some old magazines most of it was junk but when I saw this I asked him could I have it before he threw it in the trash. Just thought I was a little treasure to hang on to

I have had this board for a long while now and have never used any of it on a knife. I was hoping someone would tell me what type of wood it is I’m thinking it’s lace wood but I don’t know and is it any good for knife handles. God bless

Could someone tell me ot course I know it will be their opinion but where is the Best place to buy the rubber wheels I don’t know if they call them contact weels or not but I am looking for the 2 inch wheels that Will go on my no weld grinder The ones that go on the top and bottom of my flat...

Hey my friends, can someone tell me what would be the next best steel to use in place of 416. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place, but would like some 1/8 " x 1 1/2'' or 1/8'' x 2'' . I am using it on folders with integral bolsters. I have been using 3/16'' 416,and have a little left...

I just built a new Forge. My question is what size pipe should I use on the forge itself to mount the burner into if I have a 1 inch pipe on my burner. Thanks in advance for the help God bless, Keith

I've been around browsing The Forum and learning what I can I just haven't said a whole lot. I thought I would show you my latest work. I have made a few fixed blades just haven't posted this is my first folder in a while Blade: Ealy Damascus cutting edge is 3" W/ a custom thumb stud Handle...

For those that thought I had quit making knives, here is a few I have just finished up Since I made my last folder I have had 2 foot surgeries and 2 back surgeries. Here's a few pics of some neck knives and a folder

I was just wondering if anyone had ever heard the name (Steel Warrior) I have a knife that I am going to post up but no one has to tell me it is a piece of junk. It may be a factory knife that someone has tried to do some repair work on. My brother-in-law picked it up in a little shop that we...

I am working on a folder but, this could be for folder or fixed blade. This will be my first folder in a long time, and while I have always used 416 stainless, I am out and need to order some, I have some bronze and was wondering if bronze is a good choice for bolsters. Thanks God bless

Mod may move this, but I thought this was the best place to put it .....Several months back, before I had foot surgery I was suppose to get it touch with a guy that lived in Baton Rouge. I cant find the post or the message that had some info.. If he is still around, send me a message or give me...

I was out looking for driftwood on the Mississippi river this morning. I picked this up and when I got home I cut it open, it is very hard, but to me it has a nice grain. The spotted side is when I cut it in half the striped part is the outside, I'm not to sure how far in it goes. I was just...

I am almost sure the wood came from someone on this forum. It was labeled I think with a piece of tape but??? It looks to be stabilized, but I am not real sure on that. Thanks in advance God bless

I have sold a lot of knives, and most have been sold on one website. I was wondering, besides selling to locals and those that are sold by word of mouth, what is a good website to sell knives on. Just checking around to see where you guys are selling? God bless

Ok guys, I am healing up and hoping to be in the shop before much longer. I was wondering what is a good thickness of titanium for smaller too medium sized folders? I have always used .070 and yes it has always worked well, I know something thinner would give me a little thinner knife, but will...

Hey guys, thanks to all of you for the thoughts and prayers. What was suppose to be a 1 hour surgery and a over night stay in the hospital turned into a 4 hour surgery and a second surgery 2 days later..then 7 days in the hospital. Of all the surgeries I have ever had this was the worst...

Was wondering if anyone may have some ivory scraps that they would sell me? Would really like to find some pcs off old piano keys. I have used the bone from pet supply stores but would like to find some ivory. Thanks guys God bless