BrionTomberlin
BrionTomberlin
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Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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Handles & Guards Class In Old Washington Questions...

Hello George. Al will probably come by the class with some things, but it is definitely worth going to the shop. You have a great instructor and will ...

13 years ago
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Reading Quench Lines After Etching

Hello Russell. The orange peel as you describe it at the transition area could be alloy banding. It sounds like you did everything correctly and yes t...

13 years ago
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Video - Preview Of 3Rd Heartland Bladesmithing Symposium

I have to agree with Gary. If you can make this Hammer In it is a very good one. Steve does a great job with it and it is a great facility. Plus they ...

13 years ago
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Passing Of Master Smith Red St. Cyr

That is sad news Dan. I am glad I was able to talk to him at Blade this year. I always enjoyed our conversations. He will be greatly missed. I will ha...

13 years ago
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Take-Down Knives - Topic For August 2012

I am looking forward to this discussion. I have made take downs, but not to the extent you do Karl. I was hoping that you would post on this, thanks, ...

13 years ago
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Oxidation

Chris I just use a light coat of oil on my polished blades. Something like 3 in 1 oil would work, Ballistol, Break Free, Nyoil, etc. I also keep them ...

13 years ago
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What Knives Have Done For Me

Larry that is great. Let us know the particulars when you can. Now you are going to be a TV star. We can say we knew him when. Congratulations. Br...

13 years ago
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Good Price For A Little Giant Hammer?

Ed that does look like the buy of the century if it stays low. Like Steve stated, it would be a good deal if a bidding war does not start. I also noti...

13 years ago
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Thomas Ward Passed His Journeyman Performance Test

Congratulations Thomas. Great feeling isn't it. Brion

13 years ago
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Crucible Damascus

Ed, I know that Kevin Cashen does, and I believe Raymond Rybar does also. There are others, I just can't remeber the names. Brion

13 years ago
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Introduction Of Houston Cotton

Welcome Houston and welcome back. We are glad to have you here. I look forward to seeing your work and meeting you in person. Brion

13 years ago
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Torch- Or Forge-Tempering; Anybody Doing So With Consistent Results?

Zack, I have done it when I need to. Like at a demonstration where I have a limited time. The main steels I use for this are 5160 and 1084. You can us...

13 years ago
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Knife Photography

Thank you Gabriel, very good information for people that are not photographically inclined. Like yous truly. I am looking forward to the next segments...

13 years ago
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Real Blade Testing ?

Sounds good Danny. I usually take my before sharpening edge down to .020-.025 for hunters and .025-.030 for choppers. Your methods and sequence sou...

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