Joshua C States
Joshua C States
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jun 18, 2025
Topics: 27 / Replies: 391
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RE: Finishing Handle Pins

@Michael Samdahl yes that is my channel. I had high hopes of doing many more videos, but time is what it is and there are only a few.

2 years ago
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RE: Blind pins in a multi-piece spacer package.

The link works when I copy and paste it into Chrome go figure...

2 years ago
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RE: Scout Carry and 2 part sheaths

I used to make those behind the back sheaths a long time ago when I was only doing leather work. Nice to know they are popular again! The loop sheaths...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member from Poland (Europe)

Following as J.States_bladesmith

2 years ago
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RE: Notifications not showing?

I logged out, cleared the cache, scrubbed the system with CC Cleaner, and rebooted. Logged back in and still nothing. I checked my permissions, and ...

2 years ago
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RE: What do you use for lube when hand sanding...PSA

I use either a degreaser or Simple Green cleaning solution. I buy a gallon of concentrate for around $4-$6 and a spray bottle for another $3 and it la...

2 years ago
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RE: Notifications not showing?

Still not working for me on MS Edge, Chrome, or my I-phone.

2 years ago
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RE: Modern version of an ancient blade

It is something to think about when choosing and shaping the handle. This may surprise you, but what we call a guard is a relatively new addition to k...

2 years ago
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RE: Notifications not showing?

The edit post function is doing the same thing

2 years ago
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RE: What is the advantage of a Take Down Knife

Handle held by threaded rod  10-add-spacers.jpg

2 years ago
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RE: What is the advantage of a Take Down Knife

The ground down end  Threaded-rod-2.jpg

2 years ago
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RE: What is the advantage of a Take Down Knife

Another suggestion: Get a piece of threaded rod (I use 8-32) and some nuts & washers. I grind one end down a bit so it fits through the spacer pac...

2 years ago
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RE: What is the advantage of a Take Down Knife

One suggestion I have: It looks like you are using 3/32" pins. I use 1/16" pins. I buy .062" music wire from Ace Hardware. It is HC steel in spring te...

2 years ago
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