Yeah, that twist frame is an interesting possibility. May not make the cut on design, IDK yet. I figured I'd forge it down then grind it in half, bu...

So I decided on a plan for this one and did the initial welds yesterday. Set up the billets for the next round. 6 Bearings plus 5x13 layers 1084/15...

These are the risks I take using strangely-sourced materials. Just trying to take advantage of you guys' trials and errors before I dive off into it ...

If I were to put pure nickel in between the mild and bearings, that stops the carbon diffusion, correct? May have to slide some 15n20 in between ins...

7Q next to Brion Tomberlin. And I'll be doing JS presentation knives 😀

Got my second delivery in. Books purchased in the last two weeks will go out Thursday.

These were delivered to me Saturday while I was out of town, and we got everyone's orders mailed out yesterday and today.

[quote name='Kevin R. Cashen' date='04 December 2020 - 05:32 PM' timestamp='1607124743' post='27247'] A new book! And I'm in it? Which blade di...

[quote name='Matt Albitz' date='03 December 2020 - 11:37 AM' timestamp='1607017028' post='27243'] Congratulations on getting your book published. I ...

I have a tiny bit to add here. One, I've used a 1/4" ball end mill to cut grooves for ladder pattern Damascus with some success. Two, I typically do...

Welcome! Just how far west are you? Texas Knifemakers' Guild has a few folks as far west as Midland/Odessa, but we're pretty lean beyond that.

I write each one down in a notebook before I mail it out. Simple repetitive process.

[quote name='Joshua States' date='17 June 2020 - 01:29 PM' timestamp='1592422194' post='26741'] So what did you learn from all these firsts? ...

Took some still pics last night.

I have a state job at a health care facility, so my 8-5 is secure if not a little amped up. But, with all extra stuff for the kids cancelled, it has ...