Ed Caffrey
Ed Caffrey
Master Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: May 31, 2025
Topics: 63 / Replies: 691
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Marine Support

Hi Rick! Overall the knife appears to be a very good usable package. I took the time to look closely at the photos, and while it's very di...

15 years ago
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Pattern Development

That's a good one to start with Lin! "W"s might be the most versatile pattern...meaning that there a huge number of possibilities with it. ...

15 years ago
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If You Use A Disc Grinder....this Is A Great Tool!

[quote name='Scott Maccaughtry' date='01 August 2010 - 01:58 PM' timestamp='1280696305' post='617'] what is the reason for the 1 degree beveled disc...

15 years ago
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What Kind Of Hammers Are You Using?

I of course use the hammers that I make. Early in my forging career I always found it difficult to use a cross or straight peen....and while attendin...

15 years ago
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A Wonderful Surprise

Lin, I had to smile when I read your post. I still find myself marveling when something like this happens...not because of the event itself, b...

15 years ago
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2010 Master And Journeyman Bladesmiths

Congratulations to all our new JS and MS!! I have to give a special congratulation to Michael Rader. If anyone did not get the chance...

15 years ago
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Emploring You To Take Care Of Yourself When Working In Your Shop!

[quote name='Dennis Clark' date='27 May 2010 - 02:19 PM' timestamp='1274995191' post='211'] Ed, do you have any recommendation on the appropriate fi...

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Emploring You To Take Care Of Yourself When Working In Your Shop!

Keep it up guys! If my ordeal and "preaching" keeps one person from having to go through what I did, then it was worth the pain. God got me thro...

15 years ago
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Emploring You To Take Care Of Yourself When Working In Your Shop!

Travis, My honest opinion is that a disposable "dust mask" only gives you the illusion of protection. My advice is to research it a li...

15 years ago
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Blade Style For Test Knives

I think that is excellent input Rick! All too often the folks that I have helped along to their JS test have done the same thing. I always enco...

15 years ago
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Blade Style For Test Knives

Phil, The "styles" and things like the dropped edges are not specifically "requirements", but more so things that are usually present in an ABS...

15 years ago
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