This brings to mind my early days of Bladesmithing, back before most folks had a power hammer or a press. I can remember hearing comments like "You u...

Dana, You already know how I do it, but I will share so that others might benefit from it too. I purchase a larger "hard case"...the kin...

Dwane, In many cases, I try to finish grind my blades so they will have a wire edge on them when I come off a 400 grit belt. Generally I apply...

This is an area of knifemaking that I've always been a stickler about. I just cringe every time I see what is an otherwise well made knife, and has h...

I just caught this post and wanted to add my input......1/4" would be great! It would be nice to have the option of producing a "straight steel" ...

Dan's post brings up another very important aspect of marketing....sales! If your a Bladesmith/Knifemaker who sells, and you do not accept credi...

Many of the "top end" KNIFE photographers get into the publications on a routine basis. It's because the editors of many publications have come to kno...

This is a topic that is constantly on the minds of most Makers. The sad truth is that most of us, while being decent knifemakers, are all too often n...

I remember those decals! I had them on my old truck.....and I just realized that I have one on my old square wheel grinder! I'll get a pic...

This is where the "art" blends with the science for most of us....I think you'll find that everybody's methodology will vary slightly...and that's OK&...

Dave, It's sometimes a bit difficult to grasp, but it's not necessarily about the temp the forge is running at, but more so about the temp of t...

Ditto to what Jim said about Rod's disc system......I also have one on each of my disc sanders. As far as a motor/controller combo for a disc s...

Dwane, That's gong to depend on YOU, and WHAT you want to do with the press. Mine has 8" max between the dies....and it limits me in a lot of...

Before I get cranking on my opinions, I want to be clear....I'm not saying that a press is "better" then a hammer, nor is a hammer "better" than a pre...

I think the question of Press or Hammer, is going to depend greatly on each individual's situation. Mainly WHERE you live, and which is compatible wi...