Good question Dwane. Personally, it looks better and adds to the flow of the knife. The finish is going in the same direction as the blade if you get ...
Jason, copper can be worked easily if it is annealed. You will have to do this frequently as copper does work harden. To anneal it just heat it to bet...
Well I know the two gentlemen and I know whose hammer it is, also the size. However I also have inside information so I won't tell. Helps if you happe...
Joshua, Lin beat me to it. I will say the same thing. I will also sharpen and test the blade on some hard oak 2X2's and maybe a brass rod test for def...
Cheyenne it was great to meet you and all you have to do is ask here on the forum and we will try our best to answer. I look forward to seeing you aga...
Thanks Nick for the replies. Cool looking blade and no clay?? Very cool. Yes parks 50 does much better not so hot. I usually use mine at room temp or ...
Welcome Rich. Glad to have you here. Any questions you have we will be glad to try to answer. I look forward to meeting you in the future. Welcome a...
Ed I usually start with 1/4" thick. Well actually with Aldo's steel it is slighlty oversize, more like .260. Usually in 1", 1 1/4", and 1 1/2". Depend...
Hey Nick stress is good for you, . Seriously, A WIP on a damascus bowie or fighter going through the whole process would appeal to a whole bunch of p...
Nice work David. Nice damascus on that one. Good work. Brion
Nick, that is one sweet looking knife. Love the blade and the choice of handle material, they work well together. One question, carbon fiber being lig...
Dan I did my regular method for hamons that I described earlier. The blade was taken to 120 grit then coated with satanite which was allowed to dry ov...
Just an example here. This one of my standard persian fighter blades, just a bit longer than usual. The handle is something new for me being a persian...
Nick, I have to go along with Lin. Something that will stretch you a bit and to tell yourself that you can do this. We know that your knives are there...
Joshua, on 1084 I do the standard 2X2 temper. I use 400 degrees for two hours, let it cool completely and do it again for another two hours. I will ch...