Hello Michael. I talked to Bruce Barnett at Blade and he said that she had been sick. She had been planning on Blade but was not able to make it. If a...

Definitely, thank you for posting this Barbara. That water balloon stab was great. I especially love the contestants hip action, too funny. Than...

You are welcome Ed. The last 1050 I had was from another company and I am not sure if it is 1050. They said it was, but, well you can guess. I never d...

Phil as far as I know you can use whatever handle style you desire, be it full tang or hidden tang. Most applicants tend to use full tang. I would hav...

Hello Ed. The only thing I can suggest is to contact Aldo Bruno at New Jersey Steel Baron. Aldo lists that he has 1075 with .76 % carbon and .36% mang...

I will see if I can get Mike to answer these questions. I know that he uses different grit cork belts and a compound on them. Brion

Hello Mike. Personally on W-2 I use satanite. I have tried Rutlands but I get better results with satanite. I have had some furnace cement that will p...

Yes the JB Weld is for sealing so moisture will not get in. I have seen some guards where people tried to fill a gap with it and it is VERY noticeable...

Congratulations Mike. One big step down and now the fun part. I look forward to seeing your five knives in the future. Brion

Good views Mark and I agree with them. If I am going to make a period piece, I am going to try and be as correct as possible, and thank you for your a...

Excellent reference work Kevin and thank you for compiling it. I look forward to seeing this grow. We can have the Webster's of knifemaking. Than...

Thank you Sally. Good information to have. It might be a good idea for members to add this thread to their favorites for quick reference in the future...

Daniel, We are glad this site and the members could be of assistance. There is some really good knowledge here. We are indeed fortunate to have Kevin ...

Great selection of materials and tips. Thank you all. J.D. and John thanks for bringing up the blackwood. I forgot to mention that and it is one of my...

Hello Mike and welcome to the ABS and the forum. Any questions can be posted here on the forum and someone will answer. Glad to have you and I hope to...