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Good for you and Jr. Tell him to keep up the good work Randy, and let see some pics!

Much like Bill, Ive re-read that post several times. Poolee, I feel like makeing you or someone like you a knife, is the very least that I can do and certainly its no where near what you deserve. Thank you, for your service. May God bless and watch over you. Sean

Its about time. :) Cant wait to see it finished Randy. Is this first one gonna be random pattern?

pretty good. A few of us around here are thinking about haveing a get together for makers on this end of the state. Ill let you know if we decide to do it. I have a buddy in Morehead, may have it there.

Good looking knife. Im not too far from Vanceburg.

Let me just say I hope I havent stirred a nest of bees. :) What Bubba says would lead one to think that temper is a matter of heat only, being that the blade is heated to a specific temp and then quenched presumebly to keep the heat from climbing. No doubt this works or it wouldnt be...

Bubba, If im following correctly, the reason for that style of temper is to make sure the blade is tempered "just enough" so as to not be brittle and not lose the hamon with excess heat buildup? My question I guess is do both methods acheive the same result. In other words does the micro...

What I mean by "flash temper" is tempering relatively quickly with heat. I have seen it done by holding a knife in front of a propane forge (a la Wayne Goddard) or by laying the knife on a metal plate and heating the under side of the plate so that the heat is transfered to the knife. Using a...

That is a great knife and a great story to go with it. I especially like that you played hooky from work to go fishing. :) My kinda guy. Sean

Looks great. Just wondering, with no kick what stops the edge from contacting the spring when it is closed?

I like it. Though I have to admit I didnt to expect a knife called frontier patch knife to be made from 440.

What are the drawbacks? (sorry bad pun...but I couldnt resist :o) I have always tempered in an oven, but I know some guys who flash temper, or temper with heat and watch the color until it goes to straw. Is tempering a matter of just heat or is it heat and time? Sean

I love these threads. Here are my firsts First knife: Cable damascus with walnut and SS bolsters First slippie Wharnie in ATS34 with Stabalized maple burl

Very nice. I really like the way the kick flows into the tang. I dont think I have seen one rounded quite like that, it makes for a nice transition. Sean

I bet the side with the nice little swoop is with you dominant hand and the other is your off hand. Try to make sure you are not twisting spine into the belt too much. Also try running the belt off the edge of the platen about 1/16" Oh and practice, practice, practice! Sean

I would say the two most likely culprits are 1. Not keeping the blade moving. When grinding it is important to keep the blade moving, I start the blade with the belt in the middle between plunge and tip, with very light pressure. Then all in one motion slide back to the plunge and grind out...

Second?? Wish my second had looked that good. Now where is the third? :)

I would agree. However... Very well said. I have to agree with Ed, that most custom makers are never going to have the exact same angle everytime, provided they are grinding free hand. What I have found though is that over time, with much practice and trial and error, you become trained...

Boss Just for my own clarification, you are using 110v input and 3 phase output? Also, further down you wired in for 220v, is that because this particular unit wouldnt work with 110v? I am looking to switch to VFD right now, I can run a 220 circuit to my building but it would be easier to...

Cool! Cant wait to make some sparks!