Nicholas Killmeier
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
Reputable Member
Joined: May 28, 2016
Last seen: Nov 11, 2023
Topics: 62 / Replies: 115
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Where Can I Get A Cermic Platen For My Grinder?

Thanks! USAKnifemaker was the only one jumping out to me in a google search, but they're out of stock in the size I need.

7 years ago
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New Hunter Design

Thanks Lin! I'll keep that in mind for the next one.

7 years ago
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Forged My First Rounding Hammer

Thanks guys. Now I wish I could afford an air hammer so I could make more without a striker haha.

7 years ago
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Brut De Forge Technique Question

[quote name='Timothy Reece' date='05 March 2017 - 04:04 PM' timestamp='1488747852' post='19725'] Howdy everyone, I would like to try a brute de...

7 years ago
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San Mai, Pros And Cons Of Different Stainless Jackets

[quote name='Jesse Bartram' date='22 March 2017 - 10:24 PM' timestamp='1490239454' post='19842'] Hi Nicholas, I posted a thread about 316 ...

7 years ago
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Forging & Grain Direction

I'd love to see someone make like 5 tests knives out of stock removal and forge 5 of the same knives and do some bend, impact, and edge retention test...

7 years ago
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Blacksmith Helper Dies

Mine is kind of a straight up and down guillotine style one. If I was going to do it again, I'd make a more "C" shaped one so it's more versatile. Wit...

7 years ago
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Stainless Damascus Chef

I guess the photo of the blade didn't stick, might have been the wrong size. Try this one

7 years ago
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Anvil Question

[quote name='Matthew Orr' date='20 January 2017 - 11:51 AM' timestamp='1484931061' post='19321'] I live in St Louis. It would be quite a drive. Not ...

7 years ago
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Recomendations On Drill Types

I prefer cobalt for my knife steels. Check out Drill Hog. Even if you get some steel stock that isn't annealed properly, they'll still cut through fin...

7 years ago
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Anvil Question

Every Mouse Hole I've ever seen is like this but much worse, including mine. I'm convinced some of them were built with a dip on purpose, because I've...

7 years ago
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Buying My First 2X72 Belt Grinder. 1.5Hp Or 2Hp?

I'm considering the Oregon Blademaker on ebay. Just something to think about over the pheer. If you're going to have to fit your own motor anyway, I t...

7 years ago
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Buying My First 2X72 Belt Grinder. 1.5Hp Or 2Hp?

[quote name='Gary Dekens' date='05 January 2017 - 11:07 PM' timestamp='1483675622' post='19160'] What size contact wheel? 12" or 14"? I will get t...

7 years ago
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2018 New England Hammer-In

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='26 December 2016 - 11:07 PM' timestamp='1482811653' post='19059'] Nicholas the fee for this hammer in is $65...

7 years ago
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