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Yep. The reason that you are going to be a good knife maker is because you are already well aware of what went right and what went wrong. You are honest with yourself. That's really all there is to it. The real lightbulb moment for me was this: Instead of focusing on the finished knife...

I suggest that you attempt something like this. The design is ultra basic. There is no reason that you can’t do this if you take your time.

Let’s start off with the things you did well. Your proportions look good. You have a good eye for balance between the handle and blade size. Yes, you got carried away with the rasp and the belt sander, but that’s all part of learning. I can see what you were going for, and had you not...

I love Cocobolo, too. I always have. I remember how happy I was the first time I was able to upgrade a pistol to cocobolo grips. In it's finished state, neither Cocobolo nor African Blackwood give me any problems. But the dust is no bueno for me. And people need to heed Steve and...

stunning!

You may want to get a copy of David Boye’s book “Step By Step Knifemaking”. Back before common mortals had access to variable speed 2x72 belt grinders, people like David Boye were turning out beautiful knives with bench grinders and files. Now, let’s not kid ourselves. A 2x72 with a VFD is...

absolutely this! Especially when you keep a piece because it has unusual figure and tonality... Also read up on the woods you keep to know what the potential hazards are. While it's always best practice to wear a respirator when grinding wood because dust is no good for you, there are some...

Same. A couple of years ago Target had Olive Wood cutting boards with crazy amount of figure so I bought the best three they had. I bought them to do kitchen knives for myself, but people saw the pictures and they sold like hot cakes. Now the wood is gone and I can't find those cutting boards...

it’s counter-intuitive, but slowing the belt speed down will cut the wood without burning it and will keep the belt from clogging as fast. And the big rubber eraser helps tons, as mentioned.

This is a timely thread. I need to buy stencils again. I’ve been using the ones i got from Ernie for about seven years now and they’re on their last leg. Bob, thank you for posting Bo’s contact info!

I love fiber liners, but I’ve yet to find a good red one that turned out red when finished.

this thread is inspiring, to say the least! masterful work!

How in the world have I never heard of Lime Spiders before?!! That was excellent! and down the Lime Spiders rabbit hole I go…

the list goes on… Years ago I worked with a old Italian guy. He told me that every day he would go home and put on CMT. I was shocked. I said “You like country music?!” He said, “Of course not. I mute it.” BAHAHAHHAA!

You ain’t kidding, Steve. Then she showed up in that black outfit in Grease and a boy became a man… My first big crush was Debbie Harry of Blondie, followed by Erin Gray as Wilma on Buck Rogers.

One of my favorites. The studio version is obviously cleaner, but the single mic / live version here is still my favorite.

speaking of Uncle Earl, this became a favorite of mine the first time I ever heard it:

Eric, your Aunt Sally has a beautiful voice! So nice to hear a woman singing bluegrass whose pitch isn't up in the rafters where only bats can appreciate it. (Big reason that I like Uncle Earl so much) Thanks for sharing that!

Right? You want to say to these guys “Dude, your music seemed really deep when we were 16… WHEN WE WERE 16…” I’m all for liking whatever a person likes, but in a group setting it’s never cool to turn your music up to 11, because nobody likes your favorite songs as much as you do but it sure is...

absolutely gorgeous work! welcome!