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    My new hobby has taken control!

    Thanks Johan, I appreciate the kind words.
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

    Yea, autocorrect got the best of me.
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    Hello all

    I’m Brian Carlson. I’m a new maker and have been consumed with this hobby since my first knife last June. I retired from the Army after 32 years, went into the corporate world for 10 years and am working for the state now. I have had a fascination with knives since Ali was a young boy, and even...
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

    Than you Ted, I spend a lot of time on this site and another, plus hours of YouTube. Made a lot of mistakes that has helped increase the learning curve. :-)
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    My new hobby has taken control!

    Thank you, there has been a steep learning curve for sure and I know I have a ton to still learn. I do know up grading equipment with each knife sold has made a huge difference. I’m focusing on technique, fit & finish, and new materials. Soon to start looking at heat treating, hidden tangs with...
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    My new hobby has taken control!

    Thank Daniel, I feel like I have come a long way but have so far too go.
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    My new hobby has taken control!

    First, thanks to everyone who helps us learn this craft. I started with my first knife in June of this year, making the sculpted handle knife for my Son-in-Law prior to his deployment. Made it out of O-1, with files and heat treated it with a Map torch and fire brick forge. I was impressed that...
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

    Thanks. It’s stabilized splayed Maple.
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

    Thanks Sean, I’m still learning and each knife shows more technique and fit and finish. I still have a long way to go but am loving the ride.
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

    Sorry for the double post. First picture post and am trying to get the hang of it. I’m a new maker, started in June for my Son-in-Law who was deploying. Since the first knife (made with files and heat treated with a map torch), I have had non stop orders and slowly but surely, I have built a...
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    Hunter for a “Ranger.”

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    Christmas Exchange 2018!

    -Bcarlson07 I'm in
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