Kevin, that was a very well written and highly informative read. This is something I've been trying to articulate for a long time but couldn't quit pu...

I'll leave the details for our journeyman and masters, but I shoot for between 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" in the palm swell. The thickest part of my handles for...

[quote name='Gerald Boggs' date='07 August 2020 - 07:45 AM' timestamp='1596804315' post='26902'] To join, you just show up, there's no fee for joini...

Thank you guys for the links. I think for now, I have settled on: Introduction to Bladesmithing by Jay Hendrickson / Handles and Guards by Joe K...

[quote name='Gerald Boggs' date='06 August 2020 - 09:35 AM' timestamp='1596724529' post='26893'] Do you belong to any of the local blacksmith groups...