Gary I do the same as Lin with the cut and stack. One reason is that I can add things to the stack such as more 15N20 or a different layer count piece...

Hey Jo. One thing I forgot to mention is on the NC Tool forges they have a knifemaker model and the one I have is now called the whisper daddy knifema...

Hello Jo. I gues you have to decide wether you want a forced air forge or a venturi forge. One requires electrical power one does not. I have used bo...

Welcome back Dan. I always like to see a fellow Japanese sword enthusiast. I look forward to meeting you in person in the future. If you have any ques...

You are welcome Zack. Glad to be of help. I look forward to seeing your test knives. Brion

Hello Dana. I have to go with Lin and Dale, hard question to give a definitive answer to. A lot of it comes with experience and looking at a lot of kn...

Well congratulations Steve and Mary on your new granddaughter. Also thank you for the great weekend. It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to t...

Hello Zack. Congratulations on the great bend. I will give my thoughts on the questions. First on the sharp edges. This is not something I would...

Hello Jeff and welcome to the ABS and the forum. I enjoyed meeting and talking to you this past weekend. When you need information we are here and wil...

Congratulations Zack. Will we be seeing five knives in Atlanta next year? And yes, you do have a great teacher and mentor. I have admired J.D.'s work ...

Hello Bradley. Yes the photos are too big. Steve has a really good tutorial in the forum news section on editing photos. I like the design of yo...

Definite yes to all the above suggestions. Another book that I like to look at often, okay, A LOT, is, Stones " Glossary on The Construction, Decorati...

Great that is good to hear Dan. Wish I could have been there. Brion

Thank you Kevin. I was hoping that you would answer this one. At least I now have some understanding of what is going on in our steel. Brion

Thanks Mike. Petite figure?? yeah right. Petite maybe for a sasquatch. I was looking forward to seeing the war club, but a picture will do. Dust? W...