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Good questions - I've etched Damascus the same way you do, but after seeing that video with the Indian knifemakers (lockbacks?) using...

I have no idea what wood it is, but sure looks like it would make nice handles.... and the heart wood not even need stabilizing.

Just started parkerizing some of my blades Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the welcome! Profile updated!

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am a stock removal knife maker working mostly with 52100 and 15n20. I have some O1 blades as well...

Thx everyone I pulled the trigger and got it. Very pleased with it so far. The control is awesome and dies are easy to make even for me

It looks good to me - and remember, everything you make is "higher end" {g}

Handle done, pictures don't do the Maple justice. Very pleased with outcome. Left the middle semi-flat so indexing knife would be...

Chef handle all roughed in. Just need to shape a bit more, hand sand and buff. The handle is super comfortable!

Patricia at IMG can handle your stencil needs. I order the stencil material from her and they last a long time. Call her and chat -...

You got that chef knife coming along nicely. Good job on the stencil mark. Did you make the stencil also? If so, you did a good job...

Marked with my homemade stencil machine!

I would think 50 grit scratches could be a stress point for breaks for sure. I usually grind to around 400 grit before HT'ing 'n tempering.

They don't break often, but it can happen. I'm using a 3/8" carbide ball in my hammer. I did have one chef knife to break. I don't...

I found this Hen & Rooster knife I forgot about. I realized why when I looked closer, lousy sheath. Poorly made and I could pull the...