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The Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta will be hosting the first annual Metal Art Show and Sale on September 29 and 30, 2012. Included in the line-up of artists are several knifemakers, in particular… Roger Hatt Ed Storch Gerry Keivit Larry Strandquist Irvin Brunas Clare...

Hi Everyone! Hope this is the right section of the forum to put this is in.... This isn't an ad, but I am trying to spread the word and generate interest for the first annual METAL ART SHOW AND SALE in Wetaskiwin, Alberta (Canada). This event is being hosted by the Reynolds-Alberta Museum...

A friend in Alberta, Canada recently purchased an authentic katana blade and a wakazashi blade he chanced upon while on his travels. The blades require handles. He would like to commission someone who can put a handle on both blades using authentic materials and techniques. Does anyone know...

Got some terrific stencils made by Ernie Grospitch (who,by the way, is a great guy to do business with!). I used my Etch-o-matic to put my maker's mark on a knife blade and the first one tuirned out fine. However, the blade I marked today turned out inconsistant. I know there's nothing wrong...

I'll be in the Janesville area in March about the same time that the Badger Knife Show is going on. I'm pretty new to knifemaking, so I was wondering what kind of things this show had to offer. Are there demonstrations, seminars, etc? Or is it primarily a show and sell event (not that I mind...

I've seen some beautiful knife handles made with mammoth ivory scales. I have a whole bunch of questions. Are these scales made from the bark of the ivory tusk? What part of the tusk makes the best scales? How difficult is it to find a piece of ivory suitable for scales about and inch and a...

I'm trying to fit 416 stainless steel bolsters onto a full tang knife. I've drilled 1/8" holes in both the bolsters and the blade for the pins. I'm finding my 1/8" pins fall right through the holes rather than fitting snuggly. As a result, the bolsters wiggled just enough that they ended up...

Question for all you experienced sheath makers... I want to waterproof a sheath I made from vegetable tanned leather (approx. 7 oz.). I've read on other threads that people recommend a 50-50 blend of neatsfoot oil and beeswax as a waterproofing medium. Rather than beeswax, can parafin...