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I use nanocad for all of my knife patterns. Redbeardops on YouTube has a decent tutorial that will get you started. After you get them plasma cut, who will be doing the heat treat for you? I'm assuming you're sending out for that as well, correct?

That versaflo system is mega bucks for a hobbyist, even used. Well, at least for a hobbyist with tiny gremlins (kids?) running around everywhere and college tuition to save for. I figured that with my halfmask, faceshield (i wear glasses), powered air filter, and garage door open, that's the...

Yeah, I'm using the sharpening system from HouseWork - same method in this video. I might try what John said, and use the big contact wheel and see how that goes. Thanks for your feedback!

I'm going to revamp my PPE. I'm about to buy a WEN filtration system and a full face mask. Thanks for posting this and I hope you stay healthy as well. Only about $140 if you can't fit ducting. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LPD9BDI?th=1

I have a recurring problem with the edge of my chef knives after I begin sharpening a finished knife. The bevels are ground, everything else is done, and the edge profile is good and flat near the heel. However, when I finish sharpening and check the edge against my granite slab, I notice that...

Well I'll be... Thanks! That solves my problem.

What do you use to protect the edge on a knife when a client doesn't want a sheath? I'm setting up for a local arts festival for this summer and I was originally planning on buying a bunch of disposable cardboard blade savers but I can't find them anywhere other than in lots of hundreds from...

Haha exactly -- sort by price, high to low first!

To be honest, chefknivestogo.com was my best reference for this type of knife, because there is a large honesuki section that shows dozens of cross sections. Biggest takeaway -- almost every maker has their own design, from convex to chisel to flat grinds.

I got the Atlas forge when I moved beyond my firebrick DIY one. It's great for what it is, but I only do stock removal. If you want to do damascus billets, you'd want a bigger one. Also, you'd want one where you can replace the bottom of it because from what I understand, the flux will destroy...

Here's how the honesuki turned out. The cutting edge isn't a chisel grind, there's a micro bevel on the flat side to strengthen everything so it doesn't roll. I didn't do a ura because I didn't think it was necessary. I like how it came out and my friend was so excited to receive it! I'm a...

Yes, for a long time. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Yes, they're great and they help me avoid a lot of hand sanding. Also, the fine belt with some WD-40 provides a nice satin finish that could easily pass for your final if that's your goal. There are a bunch of youtube videos about them and how people are happy with them.

Haha these comments are great and I feel the same way. But what is he wrong about? Is it that he's putting way too much emphasis on something that's not that big of a deal in order to sell his own knives? I respect the hustle at least Edit: how does one answer a customer when they ask about why...

Not that I disagree, but because I don't know anything about him or his past, why? His work looks excellent.

The guy seems extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but his delivery is so poor that it makes me roll my eyes and go outside. And there's like, 500 pages of typed up articles there.

So I was looking at damascus billets today on a European website, and I noticed a warning on the technical sheet that said "Not for contact with food." Why? I googled around and fell into the rabbit hole that is Jay Fisher's website. He brings up a lot of points about food safety regulations...

www.calmyleon.com Rain noise and Zen channel. While I'm at it, https://mynoise.net/noiseMachines.php, made by the same guy who made calmy. If you're feeling spicy, I recommend the Flying Fortress ambient noise track. Now you're a WW2 navigator flying over Burma while hand sanding a knife! Hand...

Wow, you're right....I wish they ran 120v though.

Well, I got the 2x72 in April. It's great and the collective advice I received in here was right on. However....I now really want a proper oven to start making stainless. I've had to turn down a few people asking for filet knives since I live near an active fishing area. Bump.