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Bruce, How are your doing? Beautiful works of functional art! as always!

This, ^^^ What Ed said, Only Cry once! My first some 20 years ago real big boy grinder was a www.cootebeltgrinder.com 2 x 72" The belts on a 2 x 72 will actually cost you less per sq inch of belt with the best assortment available. A Coote, two step pullys and really any 1 to 2 HP 1750...

Hello, Beautiful Bowie! This trend of buyers/collectors from China and other pacific rim counties will continue to increase. There are now more Millionaires in China than the USA. These people want quality items usually not made in their country.

I use Xweight and most heavier belts when grinding up to 120 grit and then use Scotchbrite or Trizac belts to finish. J weight i use for handle contouring and sharpening while slack belt so thumps are not an issue.

Justin, Great looking finger and scales!

Along with cheap, The KILL TEST will get the interest of some really stabile individuals.:drool:

You are doing great! Welcome to the pack here at KD's too!

Looks good, on the next one, try to give a little knuckle clearance on the rear on the handle. After a few sharpenings it may get a little tight.

Ed, I laughed out loud and my wife came into my office to find out what was so funny? I know its not really funny, it just that I was expecting to get a call just like that one after the last Monday show. :3:

There are some excellent and early examples of the Late RW Loveless's knives and great pictures too!

Hello Fellow Knife Doggers and Dog & Cat owners. When I was about 13 I had a dog that got freaked out by Chinese New Year fireworks the year we lived in Malaysia. The dog ran away in terror never to be seen again by me.:sad: So this is a big reminder to all fellow pet owners that they might...

Very complementary materials and design!:35:

Just measure the outside diameter and buy a numbered drill bit one letter larger is what I do. Others get the exact letter size. I like to give a little room for the epoxy and expansion and contraction of woods. Also wear your mask and clean up after yourself. You don't want to start building...

Just remember that its oxidation/rust when you are buying it and Patina when you are selling!:biggrin:

Travis, Sweet looking Briar, I don't smoke anything anymore but I admire your craftsmanship!:3:

There is only so much info and things you can do in the allotted time frame and their Cook Off format. I'm glad those makers got some exposer and that Forging/Knifemaking will get a bump out of it. I can't remember the commentators name but he's a former serviceman, I think called a...

Excellent practical design and a real Looker!

That Powermatic adjustable drill press is an Excellent score and well as the others!:35:

My pleasure Frank!.

Frank, As you may remember I was looking at that myself from the amount of nerve damage, arthritis etc in my hands and arms had me thinking that making knives was over about a year ago. Things have improved and I am able to make some, without inflaming my pains to such a disabling amount. I...