Evan Cihak
Evan Cihak
Apprentice Bladesmith
Estimable Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 2, 2024
Topics: 16 / Replies: 84
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RE: Question about my surface grinder attachment

Ed, Thanks for the tip about the Trizact belts for surface grinding. Makes sense. -Evan

3 years ago
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RE: Small 1095 Hunter

The edge quenched heat line looks nice and well developed; did you bring it out with lemon juice or any other etchant? It seems pretty white right at ...

3 years ago
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RE: New player in the Leather supplies market

Hey Joshua, Thanks man- nice find. Definitely got my leather working itch back... Wife'll probably be pissed though, LOL.

3 years ago
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RE: Special deal on abrasives for ABS members.

@karl-b-andersen I've bought from them before; They seem comparable to the other major brands out there.. I haven't used everything they make, but I'v...

3 years ago
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RE: Edge vs Whole quench

@joshua-c-states Interesting question. Hold on- lemme get the popcorn. 😆 -Evan

3 years ago
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RE: JS Performance Knife Width Dimension Question

@jesse-hackenberg Yes. I used a short length of 2"pvc pipe. Maybe I could've done it freehanded if i had a better setup? But as it was, I almost flipp...

3 years ago
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RE: JS Performance Knife Width Dimension Question

Hi Jesse, I Like your design, it almost looks like a Parang, or even a filipino blade. I hope you won't mind, but I'd like to offer an insight bas...

3 years ago
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Important Forum Announcement

Praying for a smooth site migration, and for you to get to know the LORD better through this difficult transition! And also for bourbon. (I recom...

3 years ago
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Skinning Knife And Boning Design Questions

Hi Kevin, Good Questions. While I don't have experience with boning knives, I've made a few skinners. The blade of a skinner doesn't necessarily ...

3 years ago
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Help With Forge

[quote name='Jason Jarosinski' date='08 March 2021 - 12:11 AM' timestamp='1615180295' post='27625'] I figured it out. It was a full blown mistake o...

3 years ago
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Help With Forge

Hi Jason, With a Venturi burner, you shouldn’t need more than 4-5 lbs of pressure. What kind of burner are you using- homemade or bought? It migh...

3 years ago
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Best Of 2020

Good afternoon Gentlemen, I know 2020 was a kick in the butt for most of us, but I hope that the extra time we all got in quarantine was producti...

3 years ago
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New Addiiton From Pennsylvania

Welcome to the community Zach!

3 years ago
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Hello From Québec!

Bonjour, Welcome to the brotherhood of the blade; it's nice to meet you! The best way to learn is to do, so don't be too focused on g...

3 years ago
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