Wendell Bryenton
Apprentice Bladesmith
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Joined: Oct 18, 2022
Last seen: Jun 1, 2025
Topics: 60 / Replies: 164
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RE: 10" Fighter

A few more pictures now that I have the pants done. I shipped it with Sharpening stones and fire steel. The D rings on the sheath are so that it can...

1 year ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I do use a variable speed grinder. Velocity Grinder I ordered 2HP and VFD. no regrets on the purchase. the spray is more off to the side of the belt...

1 year ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

90% looks to be going into the five gallon pail under the grinder. the pail is mounted about 10" to the bottom of belt. It doesnt really use that mu...

1 year ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I really had no issues with seeing my work. The mist wasn’t that strong, just enough to keep the blade wet. I also had it pointed more to the edge o...

1 year ago
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RE: 10" Fighter

Cant say it’s a “trick”. Besides the obvious cleaning the steel. The best advice I can think of is “If you think it is hot enough, wait 10 more minut...

1 year ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I absolutely love this very cheap modification to my 2x72. It allows for continuous cooling mist while grinding. In fact I find my hands get cold no...

1 year ago
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RE: One of those days....

Yup, no matter how hard you try...

1 year ago
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RE: can you make a living one bladesmithing alone?

This is my opinion. I have been doing this for 4 years now. I am probably charging too little for my work, but most of my stuff is now selling betwe...

1 year ago
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RE: My First Sword

Michael Samdahl Thanks Michael, I just need the customer… now that I have tooled up.

1 year ago
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RE: My First Sword

Some more shots now that it is finished with the sheath

1 year ago
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RE: My First Sword

Michael Samdahl "Do you think the 5 different styles is a form of forced broadening of the craft?" could be. I think it also demonstrates that you ...

1 year ago
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RE: Looking for tips on how to open this ball barring (the picture makes a it make a little more sense)

2: I dont have a pair of tongs that fit it but if I cut it as described i do have a pair that will hold it. the downside to a work stick is you can on...

1 year ago
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