Just wanted to update the link to this information. Since the first post, the information has moved a couple of times. You can now find it here: ...

I can't give you a lot of direction on production forges. I've personally never found one that checks off all the boxes for me. Honestly, for a basi...

I tend to agree with Brion. MOST any of the well known name brand grinders are "good".... however, I feel the Ameribrade has a fatal flaw.... that bei...

Welcome to the forums! Responses will likely be limited right now, because most folks are at the Blade Show in Atlanta. I would typically be there t...

It doesn't get better with time! Been Bladesmithing for 35+ years, and I call it "Shiny Object!"...meaning I'll be doing something productive, get a...

Sorry about doubling up on a issue! It's still not working for me. Hey Jer! It has been a while since we've chatted... it'd be good to ca...

Welcome to the ABS Forums! When I first read your post, my mind immediately went to.... "This guy is another one trying to do stuff that is over his ...

You'll likely get a variety of answers, mainly because most folks continue to do what they were taught, or what they've always done. It can also be "...

Ditto to Matt's comments. One of the most difficult things to "unlearn" a person of, is keep them from trying to cram a drill bit through whatever the...

Congratulations! I can't count the number of times younger/inexperienced Bladesmiths have asked for my help with the question "Why is my steel not ha...

I don't use cerikote...it doesn't work well for clear coating Damascus. I use either Gun-Kote, or another product called Molyresin..... just do a goo...

Something else that will save you this type of heartburn in the future..... first, DO NOT tape up a blade, or otherwise cover it up when you are grind...

I had to laugh when you spoke of what occurred on FB! FB and YouTube are two of my biggest nemesis from a teaching standpoint, you rarely get "good" ...

If it was just cut down.... you're first thing is to let it cure/dry. Theoretically you can cut it into smaller sized pieces, but honestly it will st...