I prefer natural materials, wood, stag, Ivory, etc. In wood I really prefer ironwood burl, then stabilized burls, and of course tiger maple. I u...

Very cool Dan. I like it, especially the comedy stylings of Mister Cook and Mister Fisk. A lot of good information. Brion

An excellent line-up, if I do say so myself. I am looking forward to it as always Gary. There will also be a knife show and judging for knives i...

Hello Jeremy. I also use vermiculite. It is cheap and lasts a long time. Another plus is no white lime dust all over the place. I know Lin, I am just ...

I have to go with Lin on this one. Unless it is a handle I have done numerous times, such as a standard fighter or hunter handle, I will always go to ...

Hello Clay and welcome. Knowing Lin it was probably more than gentle prodding. We are glad to have you. Sounds like you have your goals in order...

Hello Jeremy, good to have you in the ABS and welcome. If you have any questions, post them here and we will do our best to answer them. just as my go...

Just answered one of my own questions. Got to love Google. The flux contains iron filings, so I have to wonder if that might have something to do with...

Hello Andrew. I think the basics have been covered pretty well. I make sure my steels are clean and also have the 1084 on the outside. I usually start...

Hello Billy and congrats again. My take is, you forged the damascus and the point, probably just a basic blade shape. I would put the JS on it. Good ...

You are very welcome David. Nice to meet you also. Amazing seeing all those great knives in one place isn't it? Plus all the great people. I always ge...

Yes Rick, there is that possibility. You may be asked if you did the engraving and to elaborate on how you did it. At least one of the judges is an ex...

Hello Rick. I believe that you have to do it yourself. The guidelines state that all work on a knife should be sole authorship, including engraving. T...

That is a sad thing to hear. We have lost another very talented individual. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and all that knew him. ...

Sad news Dan. We will keep our thoughts and prayers with him and his family. Brion