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TIP: How to Clean Up Solder and Glue

Here is a good way to scrape off extra solder or epoxy from the blade side of your guard (or your handle slab, if no guard). There are lots…

Started by Paul J Granger

5 Sep 17, 2010
Reply by Eugene Coates Smith Jr

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Press vs Hammer

I have just recently started making my own Damascus, and due to some back problems, I'm struggling to forge by hand. I'm considering either…

Started by Stefan Diedericks

9 Aug 25, 2010
Reply by Eugene Coates Smith Jr

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The best way to get a polish finish on your custome knife......

i just purchased a bench grinder and got a polish wheel. I had some questions on how the best way was to use it. when i apply the compound…

Started by CaptJeff Saylor

15 Aug 18, 2010
Reply by WESLEY

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Mild Steel???

hey Guys, i bought some steel that i thought was 1095, but someone told me they think it is Mild Steel. they also said that Mild Steel can…

Started by CaptJeff Saylor

2 Aug 11, 2010
Reply by CaptJeff Saylor

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Electro-Etching Products.... anyone use one?

i currently do not use elctro etching, but have been looking into it. i think that etched logos on the side of knife blades look very neat…

Started by CaptJeff Saylor

5 Aug 5, 2010
Reply by Eugene Coates Smith Jr

Knife Handle Materials

FYI.. . In my humble opinion, Jay Fisher is one of this country's premiere knifemakers, and he has an awesome website, full of helpful knif…

Started by Terry Waldele

2 Aug 4, 2010
Reply by Eugene Coates Smith Jr

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HOT ROLL vs. COLD ROLL steel???

can you please explain the main difference between CR and HR steel?  what is preferred for knife makers?  i am looking to get some blades…

Started by CaptJeff Saylor

2 Jul 31, 2010
Reply by CaptJeff Saylor

Annealing 1095

So I am going to be making knives through the stock removal process. I will need to anneal the handle and spine of the blade. Does any one…

Started by Michael B

1 Jul 28, 2010
Reply by Lyle Brunckhorst

KnifeMaker

As a maker, what was the hardest project you took on?

I thought I would start a topic to get the ball rolling. And its timely for me as I just completed the toughest knife build to date. It is…

Started by Ken Erickson

10 Jul 28, 2010
Reply by Freddy Ramos

Wire Inlays on Knife Handles

I just rehandled a multi-blade pocket knife and would like to add some brass wire inlays to the wood scales.  I want to use brass wire to m…

Started by Terry Waldele

2 Mar 10, 2010
Reply by Terry Waldele

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