Recent content by SPAknives

That sounds like a good plan! I will probably go that route and I should have enough steel for one raindrop billet, & one ladder billet. Then maybe I'll try the W's on the next one. When I am ready to pattern the billets about how thick should I leave them before patterning?

Hey y'all, I just forged a billet starting with 21 layers of 1095 & 15n20. I forged that out then cut into 4 pieces, restacked, and forge welded. It is currently about 8"long, 2"wide, and close to a 1/2" thick. I was thinking about squaring it and trying to do some W's but I'm not sure if I...

Thank you Ed and Chris! These answers help a ton. Much appreciated. You post in the link Ed is a great learning tool!

Hello, I am wanting to try a piece of san mai with a carbon steel core and stainless jacket. I have seen others make the stack then weld all the way around the outside to keep the stainless from decarbing on the inside. What type of welder is used to weld the stainless to the high carbon steel...

I have been using the 50grit VSM ceramic belts from Tru Grit. They are cheaper than most ceramic belts, but still more than AO belts. I use them for both steel and handle materials. I try to consolidate so i didn't have so many different belts. Not sure if they are the BEST ceramic belts but i...

Happy New Year Everyone! Hey I am looking for some to possibly help me design a new logo for my makers mark. I know it has been a few years ago but it seems like there was a guy here who could help with that and also make digital logos. Also wondering which you all use to have your stencils...

Hey Bruce, It has been a long time buddy! That bowie is flawless as usual! Keep up the Awesome work!

If you could go up to 3/16" stand offs you can buy some sweet stand offs from Montana Knifes supply. Steve Kelly makes some sweet titanium hardware.

Very well done!

Way super cool, nice folder bud! Outstanding ano/texture job!

Here is a fixed blade I just finished up for a cool guy in Hawaii. This one has Chad Nichols Stainless Damascus in a ladder pattern, Woolly Mammoth tusk bolsters, Woolly Mammoth tooth handle, Koa wood spacer, and brass liners. This one also has my rising sun file work and mosaic pins. I also...

Come on over fellors we would love to have ya!!

Hello everyone. Last year we put together a knife show in Vernal Utah just to see how it would go. Well it turned out very good!! It was a nice little show with a lot of traffic and I think just about all the maker sold knives. So this year we are doing it again & hope to expand. The show is...

Thanks y'all for the awesome comments. I really appreciate it!!

Here is a folder and folder pouch I just finished for a custom order. This one has a Chad Nichols stainless Whiplash Damascus blade, Rob Thomas basket weave bolsters & clip, woolly mammoth tooth handles, and an awesome shark skin pouch that is lined and laced with kangaroo. Hope ya dig it!