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It seems to me that the trend now days is in favor of tip up, especially on tactical folders. Most knives I've bought (back when I used to do that) and a few I've made had tip down carry, and I think I prefer that more. From what I can tell though, it seems like most buyers prefer the tip...

Hang in there bro. Bad stuff always seems to happen at once sometimes.

Currently, all I have for a bandsaw is a portable unit. It runs the little 44 7/8" blades. I have been fighting with Ti every since I started using it. I was hoping that I could get some pointers on what you guys are using to cut this stuff. I have a call in to a metallurgist at Sterrett, and...

.020" per side?

Not sure if anyone has ever used actual ball bearings in a slipjoint design. IMO, it would be extremely difficult to not peen too far, thus destroying some part of the bearing or surface it is riding on. I could be clueless though..just the first thought that comes to mind.

This would not be too bad. Problem is, my Ti liner material is only .048". If I cut down to .042", that only leaves my a hair's thickness of material there, and that makes me uncomfortable. When I did the framelock, it was not a problem for that side's counterbore, because the material was...

I started using bearings in my folders a few years ago, and I really like the smooth performance. However, a problem I have fought with constantly is the blade gap between the blade itself and the handle sides. I use some bearings which are some of the smallest available. They have a .125"...

I got to see several people I know, but it was more just running people down that I intended to see. Great to meet Josh Dabney. Just as good of a guy in person as he is here on the forum..a mentor to many for sure. I had a chance to speak with Les George and also Steve Davis - another good...

I am coming on Friday this year. I usually come on Saturday but I had other obligations this year. I should be there around 12 and I'll have my daughter with me. Here is a picture of her and myself. If anybody recognizes us, please introduce yourself. I don't log in here as much as I'd like...

Just let me know here as well as by pm if you don't mind when it is ready for me, I will provide my shipping address to the person sending. I'll do a full on test if that's what you want. I also have a hardness tester at work, but it will leave an impression mark. If you want it just ask and...

Hmm, I will give that a shot. Thanks.

I used some gun blue to do a muzzle device I made for a rifle. I could not get it all the way black. It's close, but not black. Is this similar to phosphate Parkerizing?

How is this done? I posted about this over in the general forum, but nobody has answered. I figured some of you here may know. I've seen where someone was using Cerakote, but I was thinking it was some sort of phosphate type finish? What are the options for achieving this type of finish?

Ok. Looks like I can do both S30V and S35VN. For some reason I had always thought those were some of the ones I had not used because they turn out best with a cryo treatment. I don't have that capability, and I like to do my heat treating by myself. I see they might benefit from it, but based on...

Thanks for the tips. I've done a few in 440c and still have. Few blanks of that, but I was wondering about the CPM steels.

If the list is still open, I'll be glad to check it out.

Nevermind on the kydex. That looks easy enough. The other two questions still apply though.

I want to start working on some tactical knives. They will be straight knives with a full tang, and likely have something like micarta for the handle scales. I was wondering what steel is most popular. Also, I notice a lot of these knives are coated black. I'm sure some of them are some sort...

Hey folks, I finally got a chance to get my facebook page up and running. I created the page a few years ago but I've not really had anything good to put on it. Now that I had some good pictures I put it up. Figured I'd post a link here so that some of you guys could stop by If you'd like...

I bought one back in 2011, but mine does not have the solid column. Here is the thread with some good info: http://KnifeDogs.com/showthread.php?19971-Finally-broke-down-and-did-it-got-myself-a-mini-mill The solid column will add needed rigidity to the machine. I ended up completely tearing...