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Lesson learned either way - Research before repair/refinishing is always the correct approach

I still use buffer but am keenly aware of its dangers. I will not use if I am in a hurry, distracted or just not feeling well. Requires utmost concerntration, IMHO

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I'm a hobbyist bladesmith/blacksmith and current shop is 12X24. I have all countertop space occupied and most floor space as well. My press which is gas powered is kept in a separate and ventilated room for obvious reasons, but everything else is in this footprint - It is crowded and I'm only...

Listen, I do not want to get into a discussion about what or how many knives you are making for your first 'batch'. Point is, myself, and other that have expressed skepticism have done it out of frustration. You are diving into an adventure without even being able to show that you understand...

Yea, why dont you try doing them in a toaster oven - you do realize those wont work for anyone, Dont you? People use those to temper, but not to harden.

No problem getting ahead of yourself - we all do it. On a side note, here's a cool video showing the curvature developing as a katana is quenched. very technical to say the least https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOTKVLZlM8Q

Wow! Big leap of faith jump into sword making. You can get nice hamon with 1095 and steels like W2, but I would question your ability to heat treat it if you aren't even able to forge the curvature into it to begin with. If you need to do stock removal from 4" wide piece to get curvature...

I agree and I usually give everyone the benefit of doubt. In this gentleman's case, he is hammering at least two forums under different names and asking the same questions. He leads us to believe that he has an order for 50 knives even though he has yet to ever build one knife. He is also...

Well stated Anthony. Basically doing the same stuff on other forums under Mr. Fox name. Sure would like to see a knife before I considered giving any money to your cause.

Love to see you attach pics to thread - very interested

Yup, been there, done that Cart in front of the horse syndrome

Wow. Do you make your own stainless billets?

Mild steel - Not going to harden

Update with more pics and video if operational please

Update! Please post update. Would love to see video of final product operating!

Uh, No thank you!

Spectacular! Is the tang welded onto the 5160? Wasn't sure why not all from 5160.

Buffer a new buffer....

Columbia marking tool (cmt)