Michael Samdahl
Michael Samdahl
Apprentice Bladesmith
Estimable Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2023
Last seen: Apr 25, 2025
Topics: 12 / Replies: 103
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RE: Sub-hilt field knife.

Joshua C States, That knife is awesome, how difficult is it to get that fingerwell smooth and even?

5 days ago
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RE: I made a straightening hammer. And it really works!

Wendell Bryenton, Bob I got one from Niroc because I was having such a problem with warped thinner forged blades. I have watched a few videos on how...

5 days ago
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RE: Latest Chef

Joshua C States, That is an awesome piece! What are the geometry differences between a French and traditional style Chef knife?

3 weeks ago
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RE: Hello from France

Stéphane Détrait, Welcome!

3 weeks ago
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RE: New member intro

Adam Chandler, Welcome Adam. Best advice I can offer is to take a class from a serious smith who is offering a specific class you are interested in....

3 weeks ago
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RE: Damascus makers

O'Grady Padrick, Another person to check out is Dr. Larrin Thomas. He is a PHD in metallurgy, he invented Magnacut, and I believe his father is MS b...

2 months ago
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RE: Damascus makers

Matthew Parkinson, Thats quite the list, I'm going to go save these guys down. Thank you!

2 months ago
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RE: Traditional Greek CuMai Dagger

I am just realizing that you got a mosaic pin through a copper and wood spacer layer separation. I just don't understand how you guys are getting all ...

2 months ago
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RE: New Member

Joshua Harris, Welcome man, I hope your transition is going as positively as it can be. Here is the ABS Link to the ABS Rated Smiths in Montana. I c...

2 months ago
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RE: Where do customers come from?

Bob, I decided to try and answer this question in its basic construct with an overly complicated set of answers and data. The best summary of yo...

2 months ago
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RE: New Member Introduction

O'Grady Padrick, I think anyone can agree that the practice of the basics with always strengthen your skill set. It is obvious that I feel different...

2 months ago
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RE: Axe edge before convexing?

Wendell Bryenton, Thanks Bob!

3 months ago
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RE: Another san mai bowie

Kiril Mitrashkov, Hey that is awesome man! That logo is a great imprint.

3 months ago
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RE: What are the best blades for a Porta Band?

Douglas Odom, One of the best recommendations from other smiths was to make sure and use good cutting oil during your cuts as well. You might know t...

3 months ago
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