Recent content by Rick Lowe

The etch shows the transition area between "hard and softer" that occurs during an edge quench. Don't think a fully quenched blade will show anything, but for fun, give it a try. Remember that certain types of steel are deep hardening (5160 for example) and will not show a distinct "hamon...

Steve, The size and shape of the guard look fine to me, but the final call is yours. It's really not a problem to do a sheath for that style, just a different direction from a "pouch". As Carey said, post in the sheath area or shoot me an email and I'll give you some examples. Rick

Had a friend watching when I did some cutting/chopping tests with this blade before final finish. His first comment was "that's a hard use knife". Had to go with that as a title for the post. It's forged 5160, edge quench, belt finish on the flat and forge finish on the rest. Handle is composite...

Awesome! Another superb tribute to Gib and yourself.

Really a great job! I like the use of bolsters on a friction folder and don't remember seeing that done before. Goblin/gargoyle? Who knows, just a good piece of work! Rick

Thanks guys! That last one was a big ole camp knife, 5160, 12" blade, walnut handle. Got lucky and shipped it to Belgium last month. Rick

Curt, I've got a bunch of good friends just a stone's throw from you. I'm one of the few outa state members of the Ga. Custom Knifemaker's Guild and have met some really great makers in your area. Rick

Pieter, I went to the Custom Knife Forum and posted some photos Good chance to learn how to post photos here. Rick

Just joined this group yesterday and got my introduction posted this morning. Wanted to take a minute and show some of what I do in knife and sheath work. Hope y'all like'em! [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]

Thanks for the welcome Bill. Lots of good stuff all over this site! I was born in Wilburton, Ok. and still have an uncle and several cousins in that area. Rick

Hey y'all! I'm new to this group, but I've been making fixed blade knives for about 12yrs. My home is in the mountains of western North Carolina, just outside Asheville. Right now it's colder than a well digger's behind and windy as well. This type of weather won't let me get out and forge, so...