Recent content by Moe56

1. What is a good set (brand) of hand files that some of you guys would recommend? 2. Would a pyrometer be helpful for checking temps when quenching since I don’t have a heat treating oven? 3. What is a good steel for making hammers, chisels, punches and other such items. Thanks in advance. Moe

Any suggestions. I can’t imagine using it for anything other tacking a few bars together or closing a canister up to make some Damascus.

Inexpensive, thanks!!!

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Thank you sir, and i appreciate your time!

So is there a specific welder or two you would recommend for my needs? Thanks for your reply.

So if I can ask, what is your little mig only unit and is mig fairly quick to pick up?

Asking for suggestions for welders for hobbyist knife maker. Mostly for canisters, welding sticks to billets, etc. i haven’t welded in a little over fifty years, so simple as well as cheap. Lol! Thanks guys.

I was just curious as what you guys that have been forging knives for while, what do you think the first 5-6 different knives are that new knife makers make! 2. As experienced makers, what do you think that list should be? IE: what knives or even projects teach the most?

Right there with you at 67, I just remember that all of it beats the alternative, at least so far it has! Merry Christmas and happy new years, keep on grindin one day at a time.

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Why do you say stay away from 1095 steel right now. I am also new to knife making.

Wondering if someone could tell me to buy knife scales with movie and sports themes in them such as mosaic pins or just team emblem in the scale. Also I have a son that loves horror movies so I am looking to build a knife and put ghost face or Freddie Kruger scales on them. Thanks for any help.