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Todd and I are officially done with our KITH knives for this year!! This was my second KITH and the most rewarding because I actually got one in return this year!!! :p I didn't take near as many WIP photos as I should have. Some of the better ones are show below. I have to say the knife I...

This knife and sheath was made by my 16 year old son Kaleb. He is a new member on this forum and goes by K Walker. He has been watching, learning, and practicing for a couple years now and he is making great strides. Just super proud of the work he is producing. I am trying to get him to...

Happy Monday!! Short version: I would love to see your set-up for gluing multi-part handles together. The story behind the question. So I tried my first multi-part handle using some scrap handle material I had. I was actually please with how it looked when I got done. However, I ended up...

Hello Everyone! So, I attempted to make a hamon using refractory cement. It took, but only partially. The top part seemed to work well. I drew lines moving toward the edge but they didn't show up. Any suggestions on how to accomplish this? I used a popsicle stick and a skewer to draw the...

Hello everyone. I keep getting blotchy spots when I etch a blade. The last thing I do before I dip in the etch is to clean the blade thoroughly with acetone. Other things I've tried is alcohol and degreaser, all with the same results and normally in the same place. This particular blade is...

So I am getting ready to turn 50 in a few days. I thought I would reward myself with one of the last items on my knifemaking bucket list. It's a Jen-Ken Vertical Airbath 21. Can't wait to get it fired up. Sadly, I have to get a new plug installed for it so it will be a few days.

Ok, so I tried the leave-a-bare-spot-near-the-blade technique so there wouldn't be so much squeeze out to clean up off the steel. Obviously, I left too big of a spot. What's the best way to fill in the gap?

1084 Steel with Black African Hardwood handles. As of today, it's been heat treated, steel has been ground level to 220 grit (still more to go), and the handles have been cut to size. I hoped to be further along, but unfortunately after over 20 work related phone calls, I gave up for the day...

Hello. This is my first post to the group. Below is a picture of my first attempt at San Mai. (please note, the knife is not finished so the ricasso and handle still need a lot of work/clean up.) It's 15N20 and 1095. I didn't get the contrast that I see on most knives using 15N20. Both...