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Bruce, I think you are finally getting the hang of this knifemaking thing. ;) Very impressive. -John

Congrats David!!!!!!!!!!! -John

Look for an Ames Hardness tester. Fleabay is a great place to find them cheap. -John

Thanks fellas! -John

This is my Hokkaido in the folding version. This my second folder and first attempt at making a framelock and first time using damascus. Here's the specs: 3.75" cutting edge with Chad Nichols Stainless Whiplash Damascus 0.173" thick. Convexed tip. Frame is 0.160" thick Ti. Closed it...

Thanks for the posts! -John

Looks good. You did a really nice job countouring the scales. -John

Looks great. They do take a lot of time at first. Keep at it! -John

I just finshed this one. It is the latest version of my Tosa. I changed the profile to give it a better flow. I think it looks "fast". The blade is CPM S30V 6.5" long and 3/16" thick at the ricasso with a bead blast finish. The swedge is sharpened. The scales are black G-10 with red...

Great WIP. -John

Way to go! -John

Brian, That's awesome man. Very cool. -John

what a great knife! thanks for sharing. -John

I'm working on it now. BtB, That's a good one. See you in a month! -John

Here's my first folder. Just finished her up. It is a liner lock with 0.100" Ti liners with a bead blast finish. The blade is CPM 154 with a hand satin finish. The blade is 3/16" thick and has a 4" cutting edge. I used phosphor bronze washers. The scales are black bead blasted G-10. The...

That's awesome Ernie! Congrats! -John

That came out great! Paul's sheaths can make anyones knife look fantastic! -John

If you are doing bolsters, drill your holes through the tang and bolster material first. Then drill your holes for the scales. Then taper the tang. You don't have to account for any angles. Pound on the bolsters with a 3 lb hammer and you will be fine. It just works and it's easy. I've...

Glad to hear she is doing better. -John

So you tapered the tang before you drilled the holes? Is that right? -John