honestly you wont go wrong with any of those. IMHO. I went with a 2hp on mine and am very happy with the choice. More is always gooder if you can. ...

Here is the finished Axe. 300 layers. Final weight 3lbs 10 oz on a hand crafted hickory handle. I should have introduced some sort of a rainbow or l...

is that a wolves tooth pattern you put in that?

Thanks guys, I tried to like your posts, but for some reason, it wasnt taking.

you guys have been really helpful! Thank you. I am a year and half away from being able to attempt a test, but I now have some ideas of what to loo...

Thanks, spine down makes a lot sense now that you mention it. I was thinking of making some sort of hanging rack for it. My thought is the tang can ...

Interesting, I have been approached three time so far. I am tempted because of the potential income, but then the imposter syndrome slaps, punches an...

So one more question, if I may. What was your biggest hurdle or fear? Im terrified of bending the blade. Chopping and shaving, totally good with, b...

lol, we are all our own worst critic!

Thanks, yeah I like hidden tang knives better, but have just been filling customer orders. I did just put 3 knives in the kiln, one hidden tang, one ...

Thanks for the response. it is well stated and yes while I am booked out for a few months, I hope get to that level where I am booked out for the year...

I have had this on a couple blades as well and have been able to sand past this. My suspicion has been that it is from my tack welds. I try and alwa...