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Hi, I want to build my first Gas forge with firebrick and fire clay mortar for HTing and forging but I don't know what kind to buy. I am hoping to use propane for it. If you have any torches you're not using I would like to talk about purchasing it from you or if you know of a torch I can buy...

Hi, i'm at the point with my new knife where I have to HT my blade, its a 1084 steel and about 10" long from butt to tip. I have a furnace I made with bricks and charcoal but it doesn't for heat treat because I can't control the temperature and frankly i'm still pretty new to it. I've ruined...

Sorry for the length of this threat but thank you in advance for taking the time to read it :) I have a small loose brick furnace that I use to HT. It is a bridge style setup of fire bricks (obviously not good ones because they tend to crack after a couple times of using the forge. I use...

What do you guys use to sand or finish the small gaps on the knife, specifically in between the blade and the handle? I've tried needle files but they are still pretty rough, i've also tried small bits of sandpaper but it's not even and it doesn't do much... What do you guys do?

Hey guys! I haven't been here in a while but it seems that all the dogs are still as generous as ever with their knowledge ^_^ I'll be back for a while now, hopefully I can help some new people with what i've learned from you guys. Now to topic: I after the many knives i've made with my...

I found a used but great condition wilton 2" belt grinder for 300$ with extra belts. Its the 2500$ model. Is this a good deal? Better than that, should I go for it once i can rack up some money? -Pedro G.

Since normal phones are quickly becoming non-existant and smart phones are taking over I think we should have an app for KnifeDogs. Id be nice to have a comfortable easy way to get on the forums while your waiting at the doc's office or your taking a break from work. What do you guys/gals...

I have a couple pieces of 1084 stock I want to use before I buy any more steel. They are all 1/4" thick. About 1 1/2" wide and length is about 7-11". My question is, What kind of knife designs would suit this steel nicely? (If you can post pictures of the style it would be great too!)...

I am trying to make bolsters for the first time and I just received a nice 1/4"x1"x 12" brass flat bar. Regretably I already ruined 3-4" of it trying to make the holes perfectly alligned with the knife and each other (Makes me feel pretty guilty XD)... But after that last inch I thought... no...

What should my knife like steel look like before heat treat? (I would be using charcoal in a crummy brick forge, it would be 1084 steel 1/4" thick. I want a mirror finish after alls said and done.) Specifically: 1) Should I have drilled the wholes already? 2) Should I give it a mirror finish...

I have no idea where to start :P The more I look into it, as in videos, forums, sites I just get more and more confused with all the terms and science that frankly has never crossed my mind. Whatever you can tell me would be great. Thank you very much! -Pedro G.

I've just recently finished the edge on my knife blade. It's a full flat grind blade and has a swage point. But somehow I ground the tip a little faster than the rest by .5 mm and now that I finished the grinding the point i show it should be after HT. I am afraid that the point will break or...

I've started making a knife, I will post the pictures here as I go along, I will try to take as many as I can. Please feel free to post your opinions! -Pedro This is the knife design I will be working on. I might change it up as I work on it But overall it will look something like this.

I'm trying to find some brass flat bar, 1/4" thick and 2" wide. I'm trying to make a knife and take as long as it may, try to make it good enough to sell (I refuse to put a price on a knife unless I think its perfect to some degree :P) I really want to make this one work and I want to try my...

This is a knife I have drawn out to scale and took the measurements and I want to know if this looks good. I want to make a knife worth selling! Please critique and give me tips since I am pretty new to knife making. Thank you! -Pedro G. P.s. Sorry if the drawings are a bit wavy. Couldn't...

I'm trying to find some brass flat bar, 1/4" thick and 2" wide. I'm trying to make a knife and take as long as it may, try to make it good enough to sell (I refuse to put a price on a knife unless I think its perfect to some degree :P) I really want to make this one work and I want to try my...

My name is Pedro, I was born in Mendoza Argentina but i'm current;y living in Phoenix AZ. I'm decently knew to knife making. I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can from anywhere I can get it, so I might come off as obnoxious when it comes to constant questions being posted. So far they've...

I just bought a milwaukee 6230N portable bandsaw and I want to make a stand for it. I've tried a picket fence like structure but it didn't hold it tight enough. I was thinking of making a mold of it and then creating a hard plastic base but that might not work and could be expensive. One...

I just bought a milwaukee 6230N portable bandsaw and I want to make a stand for it. I've tried a picket fence like structure but it didn't hold it tight enough. I was thinking of making a mold of it and then creating a hard plastic base but that might not work and could be expensive. One...

I just bought a milwaukee 6230N portable bandsaw and I want to make a stand for it. I've tried a picket fence like structure but it didn't hold it tight enough. I was thinking of making a mold of it and then creating a hard plastic base but that might not work and could be expensive. One...