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    Pry tab on handle of full tang blade-Bad idea?

    I build knives in my spare time for friends & family. Im looking to build a blade for a machinist friend. It would be an EDC blade he would use while at work. when I sent him a photo of my suggested design, he asked if it was possible to add a Pry-Tab off the handle end. Is this even a good idea...
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    AEB-L steel, pro's/con's

    I'm looking to buy some steel for some projects and I've heard AEB l steel mentioned in some video ive watched. It's for sale on the USA knifemakers side of this site, it seems to be a bit cheaper per foot than other stock. A few google searches have been mostly positive. Is anyone using AEB...
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    Epoxy choice for File pattern on edge

    I'm looking to try filing a pattern into the edge of a blade I'm working on. Question: I'm thinking of dying the epoxy black to highlight the pattern, with the epoxy polish up as I finish the handle? I'm currently using Devcon 2 ton epoxy, but I'm open to other suggestions.
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    drill bits for tang holes

    I could use some advice from the group collective here. I'm having some trouble finding a set of drill bits that will cut more than one hole. I'm using Tap Magic, a Delta drill press, and a vice when possible, but in 1095 steel, they seem to dull the bit halfway thru 3/16ths steel. I talked...
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    Super glue handle finish

    I've been making knives as a hobby for a few years now, slowly getting better; mostly just enjoying myself in the shop during Covid. I have a campknife that I'm in the process of putting a super glue finish on, but Im using a Slo-Zap CA glue that I picked up at a hobby store. The glue is quite...
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