Karl B Andersen
Karl B Andersen
Forum Moderator
Journeyman Bladesmith
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jul 19, 2024
Topics: 0 / Replies: 95
Reply
RE: JS Performance Testing 2024 Mid America Hammer In

I am half way between Kankakee and Champaign. Not that far from you.

1 week ago
Reply
RE: JS Performance Testing 2024 Mid America Hammer In

A performance test is generally an arrangement made between the "testee" and the MS overseeing the activity. Imagine if you were to go to the shop of ...

1 week ago
Reply
RE: Happy 4th of July Everyone

Thank you. I enjoyed from freedom from tyranny by designing and building new knives. I couldn't think of a better way.

3 weeks ago
Reply
RE: Should every knife we make be forged?

I make whatever I want to make. As anyone should. That said, Kevin already gave my reply - if I do a stock removal knife I do not add my J.S.

4 weeks ago
Reply
RE: Milling Machine Advice, Recommendations

A guy walks into the doctor's office, raises his arm over his head and says, "Doc, it hurts when I do that." The Doctor says, "Then don't do that." ...

1 month ago
Reply
RE: 26c3 steel question

The composition of 26C3 is similar to Hitachi White steel. The steel is very clean with few alloying elements. The high carbon content helps the steel...

4 months ago
Reply
RE: One of those days....

That's about as bad as I've ever seen. In all these years I've only had to re-do one - a stainless San Mai - and I am glad it was a take-down.

4 months ago
Reply
RE: Best 8” Buffing Tool

Yep - they can be dangerous. One thing I have come close to - but never doing - is to get a 3 phase motor and little variable frequency drive and bu...

5 months ago
Reply
RE: disc grinder, adhesive removal

For years now I have used PB Blaster "Citrus Based Degreaser". Don't let the name fool you - it's for many uses. Years ago the same product was call...

5 months ago
Reply
RE: First hamon, not sure what happened

I was going to give my long answer, but just to Pop's Knife Supply and look at the two videos on this Hamon 1800 product. Notice the difference on h...

5 months ago
Reply
RE: Satin finish on guard

You might be amazed at what you can accomplish with these. They are a hard rubber that is impregnated all the way through with abrasive. Being somewha...

6 months ago
Reply
RE: Edge Wear Without Indented Ricasso

I've made a LOT! of knives like this and am still waiting to hear the first complaint. They would have to be sharpened often to cause a real issue. ...

7 months ago
Reply
RE: Annual Best of thread for 2023

Well, I don't necessarily have a "best" knife of 2023. I didn't focus on any elaborate cutlery creation, Rather, I spent my time improving a few speci...

7 months ago
Reply
RE: My quest to make crucible steel

Got it. We're already friends. I was searching your full name.

7 months ago
Page 1 / 7