Recent content by scherf68

Sorry, I have took a break from knife-making, trying to get back in it. I lost my building efforts due to another site, they really crapped me out and lost all interest. I think most of you now which site I am talking about. I deleted my account and slowly building up my confidence to...

Just a beautiful knife, well deserved.

Wish it was Parks 50, would be all over it.

I have used what you found, 3 (or 4) to 1 ratio, distilled water first at 3 parts than the 1 part ferric. That is what I found when researching last year and works fine. Useful link below. https://knifedogs.com/threads/ferric-chloride-how-do-i-mix-it.38727/

I would be sitting pretty good if could sell one a year for that price.

This really gets me thinking, my detached garage is my shop (dedicated). I wear a half face respirator and just shop vac after working. My delicate materials are behind closed cabinet doors. What is purpose of these elaborate vacuum systems? I vacuum everything when done, all machines...

Got scales, really love these ones, the colors are beautiful. Can’t wait to put on a knife, thinking they will go on my personal knife.

Holes just for looks, it was boring so this popped in my head.

Finished camp knife, just need to sharpen it.

I am going to get green one for now.

I confused, how much via PayPal total for both? Pm please. The last ones were wavy, still used and happy though. Seems u need to press them more.

Working on a camp knife, gift to young family with medical issues with newborn. I am doing something different and will post more later.

I have made at least 40 knives heat treating myself, with simple mini forge I built (copied). I only do 1084 and have had at least 10 tested locally between 59-61 with +/- 1. Stainless is treated at shop that tests my 1084, can't afford the equipment for stainless hardening yet. You can...

Thank you Tom, I learned a lot from post. Other forum critiqued steel used, this one grind paper. I see end result and admire you still learning us, also like critiques and take all in for free lessons. I am going to go against some/all and try this on 1084, just because I have it, mini...

Did you make this, if so, instructions please? Beautiful.