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    My first completed knife.

    Those are ironic last words...
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    My first completed knife.

    I agree with the quenching/hardening definition, but I'm not interested in arguing semantics. If what u do works for u and u have a reason for it thats great. The explanation of our heat treat and forging process is much to long to type out here, for those who are interested it can b found on...
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    My first completed knife.

    Hey doug glad to see your following this thread. A couple of clarifications... first, the longer ricasso is to to allow a forward grip. This enables control of the blade and overall usability/stability regardless of blade size or shape. A "traditional" handle can turn and twist under hard use or...
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    dyeing antler

    I like to simmer the antlers in double strength coffee in a little pot on the stove for a few hours. Let it dry for a few weeks. After assembly and final sanding wipe it down with a few coats of linseed oil.
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    In what order do you test and grind your blades?

    When I start my finish grind I cool in water after every pass on the grinder. Its a little overkill but once you get in the habit it helps keep things cool and under control. To answer the original question, I take my finish grind down to a A 45 at which point the blade edge is ground to zero...
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    Knife show in Boise Id.

    Looking forward to it!
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