Thanks! It sure took a long time, but I am happy with the result. I'm trying to get up the gumption to start another one, but maybe that'll have to wait until...
Saturday evening I sat here and read the first 100 posts on this group.Some good information in there and enough that I dont have to ask any questions of the...
All the knives I ever made were forged. Pretty crude until I ground and polished them...Not anything too fine even after considerable effort....So anyway ,...
You'd be amazed at how often you'll hear similar stories from any of us. I used to be one of those die-hard "If it isn't forged, it's shite!" types, but not...
Oz With my setup I would have some tools that would be luxuries to a knifemaker.But I also lack some of the tools that would be considered essential like a...
You're right that you'll need to anneal the L6. There may be some change in the alloy near the cut, so I'd grind off 1/8" or so just to be sure. You can use a...
... Yeup I am familiar with the "Keep It Simple Stupid" Approach..Reason for a folder is that I would actually use it...Well let me explain something quick...
Gotcha on the petrobond. I'm working on some experiments with lost foam casting, and have high hopes for it. I got some really fine sand to make casting sand...
Biggest problem with frogs and fish and such is that they squisharound and outta shape if you pack the sand on'em hard.I suspect flat frogs might look sorta...
I dunno - jest curious. During the bronze age , by what method was edged weapons made? Were they cast or some sorta hammered out cold with a rock ? I had'nt...
My understanding is 'mostly cast'. Some forms of bronze can be forged, though. A few bladesmiths that I've spoken to have said that they routinely forge ...
Very interesting material OZ. I read every word there and in the links.Seems that fellow has found his path in life and is having fun with his livelihood.I am...
Well geeeze--- casting is something like a subcategory of knives making like forging or scrimshaw etc.I am new here and I dont want to annoy anybody but do...
I'm not all that experienced with casting, myself. Done a lot of melting, mind you, but very little casting of anything more complicated than ingots. I did a...
Well I got my furnace together in February and am just now running empty on my first tank of propane.This tank is marked 100 pounds, looks about 5 times the...
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Is there any way to put a stop to this garbage? vc35130 <vc35130@...> wrote:Refinancing your home has never been easier and more profitable. Our staff...
... The best way is for the List Moderator to allow postings only from list members who have demonstrated an interest in knifemaking. On most of the Yahoo...
I went to Blade Show West a couple weeks ago and had a great time. Anyone else on the list attend? One of the things I heard about was the California Knife...
The Damascus blade I bought to build my first fixed blade knife is about 7 inches long - 4.5" blade and a 2.4" tang. I'm told it's made from 1095 steel and...
Hi guess I am the new guy on the block so should do an intro. I have been making my own knives for a few yrs now.I do both forging and stock removal depending...
Hello all. I'm Ken and I live in Oklahoma. I have made a few knives using the stock removal method and am trying to build a small forge. I really want to...
Hello everyone i'm new to the forum and thought i would introduce myself. My name is Bob i live in Ontario Canada and have been making knives for about seven...
I've just finished my first fixed blade and had some problems when sanding and buffing the handle assembly. I started with a partial-tang damascus blade from...
hey brad i too hav made one knife-also a fixed blade! had a helluva time cutting out the blade( no bandsaw :) and then had to use a normal woodworking belt...
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