To quote Crocodile Dundee, "Now, that's a knife." I was able to download the.pdf and view your blade. A jpeg under 1MB might be easier for others to v...

Hi John- I understand there are files standardized to various hardnesses that one can use to estimate hardness, but I have no experience with the to...

Ziricote Bird's Head Handle  R-Birds-Head.jpg

Handle inset into tapered tang  R-Inlet.jpg

Thanks to Kevin for confirming my assumption that the knife width is measured perpendicular to the spine. Thank you Evan, for including your experienc...

Thank you Joshua. I may have been drilling the holes too deep.

Hi Kevin- Good question. Sorry I can't help. I have tried several times to use a template to drill locator pin holes in handle and guard. Each time ...

I appreciate seeing your thought processes as you evaluate your work. Thanks to all.

I've enjoyed reading the others' posts and learning. I was surprised to learn that you and others see the 1-pin location to be ~1/3 of the way from th...

I appreciate your material selections. The colors and patterns complement one another well. From my vantage, the fit and finish showcase the materials...

Joshua- Can you add a photo that shows the loop fastening detail? Thanks. So, that's what Tomas' second tutorial is about. I'm still trying to inc...

Very nice. The raised rope caught my eye immediately. Did you tamp down the leather inside the rope in order to allow the rope to stand above the surr...

Sweet-looking leather work, Joshua. Thanks again to Tomas. My sheaths, too, are much improved as I follow Tomas' instructions

I've heat-treated a single batch of 440C blades and I have been pleased with the results. Wrapped in 321 SS foil, quenched in a hand press with alumin...

[quote name='Tomas Bennett' date='30 June 2020 - 05:36 PM' timestamp='1593563794' post='26777'] Lots of lookers, LOL I'm sure my price is too high. ...