I like that idea! Another smith told me to use a mild steel socket and then forge weld the socket to the 5160 tip. I didn’t understand until your exp...

That is a really cool guard! Would you mind if I tried a take on it when I make my next bowie?

Thanks! appreciate the feedback

honestly I always end up with some stock removal. I still call my work forged. There are guys that are talented enough to do 97% of the profile on t...

Thanks guys, perfect explanations! I like the sanmai idea too! makes for a good blade that could have an interesting pattern.

personally I like a blade for skinning that has a nice long curve. I made this for a client and he really likes it. It has a very rounded nose for a...

Some of my work 3rd Knife - first attempt at stabilizing wood 4th knife - tried my hand at casting pine cone scales 5th knife - going bigg...