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    Sports and movie themed scales

    Wondering if someone could tell me to buy knife scales with movie and sports themes in them such as mosaic pins or just team emblem in the scale. Also I have a son that loves horror movies so I am looking to build a knife and put ghost face or Freddie Kruger scales on them. Thanks for any help.
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    What to use

    New guy here. I’m using. 1075 and 15N20 for some Damascus and which quench oil do I use and can I use the same stuff to quench straight 10 series, 80crv2, 52100, ect. Also is what should the oil temp be before the quench? Thanks
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    Calculating steel

    New to this. Is there to estimate or calculate the needed steel for each knife project?
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    Equipment info

    Just getting started as a small time hobbiest. What’s a good starting point for a sander ( pls be specific) it probably won’t be upgraded. Knife steel-hot or cold rolled, starting point 1080 ect. Not wanting to just stock removal but using a forge. 3/16 or 1/4 inch? I’ve got a forge, hammer...
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    Forge ???

    I’m 66y/o and just starting. I was gifted a Hell’s Forge 2 burner, 2300 degree forge. I haven’t unpacked it yet and hoping to get some advice as to whether to keep it or get something diff. Wanting to do some straight blades with mono steel, and some Damascus, etc. will this forge do what I need...
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