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I'm really enjoying the Manzanita wood that I have harvested from my local area. It's hard and Sands down to a marble like finish. To steal is 5160 Spring Steel. Brass guard was actually a sailboat and its first life. Picked it up at a second hand store for a dollar. Took the sails off cut a...

Okay thanks I'm starting to get it now haha!!

I don't want to incorporate a feature on a knife, that I have no idea of its specifications, or use. So please explain why you would want a false Edge, and its parameters. In other words, how do I explain what it is, why it is,. What's the difference between a false Edge and just a dull Edge...

Remember the old mood rings? Does the handle indicate the users state of mind? lol

I hear what you're saying. And they figure they should be paid on some kind of an hourly basis to boot. Imagine what a truly Custom Knife Would cost if we just charged minimum wage for the hours invested.

You did that wood Justice man that's beautiful.

I fully understand the need to know what your metal is so you know how to treat it. And if you're selling knives it goes without question as absolute necessity. But for the hobby guys and some of us green people I have a green streak yes, it's a lot of fun to take a useless piece of scrap and...

I'm looking for a plunge line on your grind, but I don't see it ,,,, what kind of grind is on that blade I like it a lot.

Long short it don't matter when they look that good bro.

true dat!!!!

Thanks for the kind words sir. I probably don't have a properly fitted shop to be doing this type of work, for example I don't have a milling machine. I'm sure that would make things a lot easier when it comes to fitting the scales up. But for now it's all free hand and hand filing. Wish me...

1056 hand forged, about 11 inches long. day one,,,,,,,tempered and headed for the grinder,, all comments welcome.

your post was fantastic! Lots of good information I'll be able to use, which is what I was looking for, thank you again.

I think I'm trying to be too fancy sometimes and get things out of proportion. Thanks for your opinion it helps.

I totally agree with that. Thank you

Here's an example of a knife that I just got frustrated over. I burnt the steel while making another style blade so this piece came from a failed attempt at another style blade. this thing just looks all out of whack to me. But I can't nail down the problems, one of the reasons I started this...

And where exactly is that balance point? Does it vary on types of knife and and its use? Thanks for your help

That's not a good thing, safety first always. Condolences to his family

Good points well made thank you.

Very new to forging and knife making. I'm guessing there are some unbroken rules that generally apply to every blade regardless of style. Could you list some of those attributes for me? I've heard of things like the point of the knife should be in line with the handle. Are there other things...