The nature of being a "Custom Knifemaker" means that very often it's a sole proprietorship type situation, that in itself very often precludes hiring ...

You always keep a pistol in your work bench? LOL!!! Doesn't everyone? Personally, I use different methods for different knives. ...

I can't take credit for coming up with the split handles.....many years ago I was in Wayne Goddard's shop, and noticed that his hammers had the split ...

Hi Steve! The numbers you want to input at the bottom of the omega.com page are as follows: (1) "K for Type K" (2) "SS for Stai...

Ya scared me Dan! When I looked and saw "ABS Webmaster", I was worried I was in for it!

Hi Steve! I'm not sure if its appropriate to post the links here, but since it's helping someone, I'll do it, and if I'm violating anything...

I've been using "poly" wheels for the last several years. Personally, I like them better then rubber. They've proven to outlast rubber contact whee...

I talked with Steve and he's planning on offering tickets online starting sometime in April. I'll have to get all the specifics from him, and once I ...

Thanks to my Darling Daughter, who helped me clip and render, I finally have some input on this month's subject...... This is an exert from my Basic D...

Hey Gang! I saw this month's topic, and will try to take an exert from my damascus videos on etching.....and either post it up, or at least...

Hi Don! Ya know, I'm always keeping an eye on the junk yards (Pacific here in town), and every now and then I run across some pipe for salt...

I've never tried "crushing" the "tank" into an oval shape, but then again I never had the need to. 2.5" ID......I would think that it would be rare t...

Which types of tools do you use most, and which styles within that type? I assume you mean the machine? I have two milling machines (a "benchtop" ...

I used Vet Grade mineral oil for years....went through both my JS and MS using it. Here in Montana, there are Farm/Ranch stores all over the place, a...