Recent content by Aiston

Is there a vendor you've used for DLC coating? I've always been curious about DLC and would like to try it if there is a vendor who will do single pieces or small volumes.

Hello! I'm new to posting on Knife Dogs but I've been a frequent lurker for a couple years. I'm currently working on my first knife and have been putting together the tools to make it for about two years. My first knife posting is here...

I studied the blade-to-handle angle of Kukuris and some competition choppers when designing the downward curving blade of this knife. I hope to do a more faithful version of a Kukuri someday. The only things that need to be terrified of this knife are the shrubs and trees around my property. - Chris

Once its finished I'm going to beat the heck out of this one, so the handle will be black canvas Micarta with stainless bolsters. My next try at this design will likely use ironwood burl for the handle after I have time to refine the design. The next project will be a kitchen knife for a...

I've been working on my first knife for over a year, and putting together the tools to make it for about two years. This site has been invaluable during all phases of planning, designing and making the knife, so I'm grateful to this site and its member for helping make this knife a reality.The...