This is a perfect opportunity to try typing: Search+ "plunge" into the Google search bar. (I got 2,300 results.) There are many different ways to ...

I was mystified at the bladesmithing use of thousanths to measure just about everything. As Matt ponted out, 0.003 is three-thousanths. 0.03 is three...

Kale, welcome to the madness! 😀 Believe it or not, if you are a beginning bladesmith right now, you have a very big advantage over guys who started...

What Kevin said. I have always used the cratex wheels and polished that spot. I tend to make very square plunges though, when most people make them ra...

Another couple of things to know about cable is that it typically has a lot of gease imbedded in it. This must be removed before attempting to weld. I...

Good plan if you are preparing for your JS test. I think I only worked on mono-steel knives for almost 2 years right before I tested. it was painful...

I watched the process on FB, Truly inspirational work.

So let me ask you a question. Did you shape this handle on the blade after glue-up, or off the blade before glue up? So think about this for a min...

You asked for critique on fit and finish. It's difficult at best to critique from photos, but I will offer what I can. I do this the other way aro...

Congratulations.

Looking good Adam.

Side view  Completed-4.jpg

Today I finished the carving.  Completed-3.jpg

Another photo.  Sanded-1.jpg

I have beveled and sanded the weave and haunch knot. Tomorrow, I will add the grace lines to give it more body. Sanded-2.jpg