Kevin R. Cashen
Kevin R. Cashen
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Joined: May 20, 1991
Last seen: Sep 18, 2024
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RE: I would like to learn more about Decarberization

For great bedside reading- "Tool Steel Simplified" by Palmer and Luerssen. It has one of the most in-depth chapters on decarburization and atmosphere...

4 months ago
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RE: My first sword: Hoping to hear from Kevin Cashion on this but any response is welcome

Hello John, Thank you for also asking for input from others as well as myself. For almost any topic, the more input you can get from various sourc...

4 months ago
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RE: new member

Greetings, and welcome from a fellow firefighter!

5 months ago
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RE: Tempering a 52100 filet knife

Standard tempering time is 2 hours, at temperature. The exact temperature is very difficult to say since it is quite dependent on your specific heat ...

5 months ago
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RE: Should every knife we make be forged?

It seems like a black and white type of question but is all shades of gray. How much hammer work makes it forged? When does the hammer work become a...

5 months ago
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RE: Hello from Evergreen, Colorado!

Hello Chris, As the ABS Chairman/President let me be the first to welcome you on board.

6 months ago
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RE: Advice for potential JS set

It is recommended that you use the best materials that you can afford, in order to put your best foot forward for JS and MS knives, but how well you u...

7 months ago
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RE: Intro to Bladesmithing Course

Hello Christian, Thank you for pointing out the missing contact information for SOFA. I have corrected that but more information contact Joel A Wor...

8 months ago
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RE: are there any Minisota master bladesmiths not on the list?

Hello Kevin, The most up to date list available would be here: Rated ABS Smiths by Location – American Bladesmith Society This list will be upd...

9 months ago
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RE: Hybrid-Introduction to Bladesmithing

Hello Toby, I am sorry your question is awaiting an answer, I have been distracted for the last week with no water in my home and a brand new pond ...

9 months ago
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RE: Satin finish on guard

No doubt the problem rests in that concave perimeter around the back, as this is a tougher spot. I would approach it one of two ways. Either a light...

10 months ago
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RE: Edge Wear Without Indented Ricasso

Hello Ethan You will notice in the pictures above how Kiril has added a semicircular notch (the actual choil rather than the heel that is often mist...

11 months ago
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