Ed Clarke
Journeyman Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Dec 10, 2023
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Traveling To Js Test

Thanks- so you just checked them and no problem?

6 years ago
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2020 Virginia Institute Of Blacksmithing

For more information on knife making classes offered at the Virginia Blacksmithing Institute, click here: ABS Classes- Virginia Blacksmithing Ins...

6 years ago
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Best Belt Grinder Under $200

Jaden, Ed's advice is excellent, as expected. It is very frustrating when starting out in knife making- the tools are expensive, you need a plac...

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Blued Steel Spacers On Journeyman Presentation Knives

Karl, That IS a nice knife! Is it a Take-Down???

6 years ago
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Anyone Pass Testing With A Coal Forge?

Daniel, I just passed my JS Performance test and I used my coal forge to heat treat my test blade and practice test blades because I felt I had m...

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How To Make A Tapered Tang

I do it the same way Brion does: Forge the taper in, Use a jig to drill holes perpendicular. I drill my holes after grinding because I prefer to det...

6 years ago
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2017 William F. Moran, Jr. All Forged Knife Show

Well, the 3rd Annual William F. Moran, Jr., All-Forged Knife Show was a great success! This is one you'll want to see next year for sure. Here a...

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Hamons

I LOVE Hamons! They're not only beautiful, but they can be a visual measure of the care taken in producing the blade and the heat treatment proce...

6 years ago
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