Wendell Bryenton
Apprentice Bladesmith
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Joined: Oct 18, 2022
Last seen: Jun 14, 2025
Topics: 60 / Replies: 164
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RE: Need a tool, make a tool

Right now I am only using a swivel vice. But this is on the todo list. The one I want to build will articulate on all 3 axis. Left<=>Right, U...

2 years ago
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RE: What is the advantage of a Take Down Knife

Michael Samdahl Yup, the vids you are doing on youtube are a good lesson for your customers though. the more they understand the more they appreciate...

2 years ago
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RE: Blacksmith Humor

Michael Samdahl The biggest problem I have on FB is when I post jokes. That seems to be the most offensive to some people. Im too old to really care...

2 years ago
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RE: Blacksmith Humor

Fridays funny ( I think we have all been there at least once )

2 years ago
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RE: My first Competition

I think it really depends. We do have a chef as a personal friend and he will easily spend 2k on a knife. he doesnt like damascus because it just fo...

2 years ago
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RE: Design the Build - Build the Design

Michael Samdahl to do a gut hook like that, that extends higher than the spin, I would chisel cut and pry up the piece and flatten while forging. (Ho...

2 years ago
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RE: Making Money - Market demand - moving to full time?

Thanks Ed Caffrey I am lucky to be in that situation where I have stable investment income, enough to retire if I so choose. However, having tried th...

2 years ago
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RE: Makers Mark

I bought a Cricut machine and started making my own. I found a used one for $150 CAD ($100USD) and it is dead simple to create what ever you need. S...

2 years ago
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RE: whats the best way to pack a knife for shiping?

I use Canada Post flat rate boxes. If the knife has a sheath, I put it in the sheath, then in its zippered case, wrap in bubble wrap and stuff the re...

2 years ago
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RE: Wip... Building A Serious Welding Forge

Ed Caffrey Great website, a ton of information. Thank you for sharing.

2 years ago
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RE: My 1st Forging attempt

Make sure you keep this and use it. There is something about your first blade. Mine is still in the shop and used. Remember to let yourself fail. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Question: Arm/bicep carry?

Vic, those are brilliant observations!

2 years ago
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