Recent content by fitzo

Rambo lives on in this Rambo III copy! So, post 1988, at least. My bet would be on someone not-a-knifemaker but shop-skilled.

Here is one kinda like it, but the center letters appear different. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/us-wwii-kabar-type-fighting-knife-733-c-8ec4ac0b54 My guess is that this is a WWII-era copy of the "Kabar" military knife made under contract for the US gov't. That particular type of...

"Grohmann". Great shape! Gonna make a great user.

Book IV?? I'm excited. Exquisite swords, sir! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for your complete recovery from the surgery. I've had two surgeries myself, recently, so know it can take a bit out of one.

Very, very nice chopper! I agree with Ken. The lines flow beautifully.

A keyhole mechanical connection would allow the use of low temp silver bearing solder and avoid heat concerns. On a HT'd blade, drill the hole in the tang with a tile bit and open up with an abrasive disc. That said, I'd likely clamp the blade and riccasso in a drill press vise to act as a...

Sorry about not noticing no US sales when I mentioned Tobin. :(

Just FYI for all: I saw on IG that Tobin Machines (UK) is rolling out their newest rev of their rolling mill.

@Gliden07 Did you notice that down in the specs they claim the voltage is 380V vs the 240V in the header? Or am I missing something? Perhaps just the larger hammers need the industrial voltage?

I would want a website name and reassurances of a continuing source of spare parts were I to consider that hammer, or any hammer, for that matter. As for Chinese, it’s always a crapshoot. Due diligence…

Double Extra Improved Plow is the cable you should seek. It's 1084 IIRC. If you use "found" cable, unravel a bit and harden it. Then take a pair of pliers and snap the individual wires to make ceratin they harden. Also, make sure there is no cord/rope woven into the mix. I liked 2" cable back...

I'd be interested in the name on that "2000+ degree anti-scale goop," if you're willing, please and thank you! Edited to add: I see ATP 641 claims 2400F max. (Jantz) That might be interesting. I tried an ATP many years ago that was supposedly good to 2000F and it toasted the 440Cor ATS34 I was...

Welcome! Nice start!

Because the old HT instructions from the companies said "air or oil quench," for the most part, I would suspect. Followed by adhering to the worn concept that the faster the quench the better regardless the steel. Oil quenching wrapped stainless blades became an instant thing of the past when...

Thank you, sir.