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Nice job. Great first knife. I bet you are hooked. Leather looks good too. I Look forward to seeing your next knife! - Jason

Hi Doug, welcome to the group! - Jason

Stuart, If you build a unit like the one in Ernie's plans, it has a Full wave rectifier that changes the polarity and can then darken the etch. - J

Thanks guys! I think I will tackle building one. I am pretty handy and this seems well within my skill set. Laurence, I still want to get out to see you since I am only about 40 miles from you... Maybe you can show me some tricks! Also, who makes the best stencils? I am going to order them...

That is beautiful. I would LOVE to see some WIP on the handle and spacers!!!

I may be under thinking this, but it seems to me that the great commission is to take the Good News of Jesus to all the world. That is what Christ was doing, and what He asked His disciples to do. Good enough for me! - J

Hello Men, I am getting ready to either buy or build an etching machine. I have looked at plans on Ernies site: http://erniesknives.com/ and this seems easy enough and will definitely save some money. But I am in for the long haul with this tool. So, if I am better off spending the money on a...

Justin, both knife and sheath look great!!! I would like to try that stippling effect. Thanks for the tip.

Great WIP, thanks Tracy!! I love learning these little tricks... - J

That is awesome. Great photograph too!

Travis, thanks for the message. I would like to say that I found your website when I first started looking into knife making. Your work has been one of my biggest inspirations. YOU ARE THE MAP. I can't wait to refine my skills this year as I try to learn a new skill on each successive knife. - J

My wife gave me money to get an electro-etcher and a makers mark stamp for leather! I am super excited to etch my knives!!!! I will be hitting you guys up for recommendations in another thread... Merry Christmas to all my new friends this year! - Jason

I couldn't agree more! Gentlemen, thank you all for your help this year. It is crazy to think that until March of this year, I never even thought about making a knife. I only have 5 completed knives so far (and about 6 more in the works) but I think I am hooked. I can't wait to see what next...

Welcome Rome!

Great Post guys, Thank you. I just learned more about wood in 5 minutes, then since I started. Where can I get Tru-oil? Also, is it good for all wood, except the real oily woods like cocobolo? thanks, - J

Jawjacker, can I see a couple more pics of how you mounted the saw please! thanks, - J

That is absolutely beautiful.

Raymond and Steve, Don't give up on us yet! There are a bunch of us that have a strong desire to make awesome knives. We need your help, experience, and inspiration to move forward. By the way, what are you guys talking about with all the cold weather??? It was 80 degrees most days this...

Merry Christmas Knife Dogs! I would like to give you another perspective. I am still new and soaking up all the information you old dogs are giving. It may seem slower than normal, but for guys like me and Anthony (self made), it is still like drinking from a fire hydrant. I can't tell you...

Congratulations Anthony! I am still in "squirreled away in my own stash" mode. I would love to see a few pictures of your first sale knife! - Jason