Recent content by Matt Kirby

I received the same email and I haven’t ordered from Combat for a few years. I’ll continue to stick with Tru-Grit.

Thanks for this info. After spending a few years thinking that I was settled on the Evenheat 22.5, I'm really starting to lean towards the same Paragon you purchased for many of the reasons you mentioned, but have a few questions for you before I take the plunge: How long does it take to heat...

I have the 1hp/VFD from Beaumont and I have nothing bad to say about it. Its well built and I find that I am using it more all of the time. I bought the table to go with it, but I never seem to use it for anything.

Wow! Thank you for the candid feedback and reviews. Ya’ll pointed out things that I hadn’t considered. The safety features mentioned are something on the front of my mind. This was the reason that I had originally considered the Uncle Al’s press as I don’t believe there are any hoses to deal...

Thanks for the review Chris!

I read many threads where someone is considering saving a few bucks on a knife grinder and the message from those that have been around the block is consistent.....buy from one of the top 3 or 4. It’ll last a lifetime and you’ll never regret it. I’m grateful for those that have mentored me and...

I’m glad you asked this question Chris. I’m moving into a new place and the shop is wired for both. I was wondering the same thing. I’ll be swapping my grinders over to 220 as well very soon.

After Ed showed me his method of sharpening during a class, I bought several knives at the second hand store and practiced on them. Watch for that burr to form evenly on both sides. It’s a very efficient way to sharpen for sure. Lesson learned, slow that belt down...

This is a timely thread, I just received a 5 gallon bucket of each this afternoon! I wish that the same oil was recommended for both of the materials that I'm currently using (1084 and 80CrV2) but I decided it wasn't worth the mental turmoil any longer and just bought both as Kevin has...

Well....my first grinder was the tubing and tension type described above. I loved it at first but after a few years of tinkering around, I soon began to fall out of love with it. Personally, I have to agree with Ed's advice of buy once/cry once. It took me a few years of saving up to finally...

I remember you telling me the story behind the Trenton and it's a great one!

Wow! Very cool Ed. Let me know if that #300 lb. Trenton starts feeling neglected.

I really enjoy building hidden tangs. Have fun!

I’ve had great luck with the Klingspore blocks that Ed shared and I use them on every knife but..... I’ve found another method that seems to be working before I go to the blocks that is kinda fun. Keep in mind that I’m a hand sanding nerd. Most of the time I’ll work my way through the grits up...

Forge initial bevels and finish with a 2 X 72"