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I like most people of the older age group have physical issues. Nothing to compare with what is posted here. I wish better for all of you. We were fortunate with our mothers (dads passed early), there was enough funds for them to be in care facilities. My mom asked to be in one. My thoughts...

I love how a pattern shows after heat treatment. 216 layer mosaic.

Maybe talk to Salem Straub. Find him on Instagram.

Funny you're asking about mass production knives on a custom knife forum.

Think about using a tiny carbide burr to mimic the texture of the scales.

I have not, but I will try to find it. Thank you.

" Turned out to be one of my favorite knives and I use it all the time!" I like both the blade and the burl! Nice package.

Yes it’s low layer (15). Yes I wish I’d had more of the original billet to fold, but I used that in another project. I also wish I knew what the wood is.

I snicker every time you post about your press. Not that I blame you, because I don't and would feel the same way. I'll bet if Coal Iron knew how much bad press they would receive, they would have replaced your cylinder for free.

Ed Caffery MS in Montana uses induction for knives.

Check out brtbladeworks (Ben Tendick) on IG. He does a lot of wrapping. The interesting thing is his wrapping jig. A hinged clamp for the blade that swings side to side for wrapping.

Yup, it makes it seem too much like working on someone's payroll.

Truth unless you jump into a full size right off. That's impossible for most of us. I bought a Grizzly G0704. It's pretty good but sometimes......

I bought a jig from DDworkrest (Instagram) when I started to make folders. I was unable hold the blade to grind freehand well. While I still grind freehand on some, I find I use the jig more because grinding with it is faster, cleaner and more repeatable.

I scan my blade before putting the handle on. I pull the scan into Lightburn as a picture, trace the image and delete the original which gives me an outline. I burn that on MDF which gives me an outline of where the blade positions. I use tape to hold the blade position while setting focus.

Send a picture of it to Ben Greenburg. He has always been happy to answer questions. And sells great wood if you haven't looked. https://greenbergwoods.com

Just ask K&G to dry if needed. They charge but not too much.

This is my way of life also. Over the years there has been very few items from HF that have found their way into my shop. I have bought castors and the little segmented razor knives though.

Those with a 20 watt or smaller, are you coating your blade to etch?

Is there a difference between marking aluminum and steel or stainless? I tried to mark aluminum with my 20 watt both raw and painted black. Once at 100% power- 150mm sec, and 100% power and 50 mm sec. took the paint off but no etch into the metal. Help!