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Cathy, Glad to see your out making contacts. I use to deal with this guy on ebay. Looks like he has taken his show to blade forums. Maybe there is some useful info for you.I am not a member on that forum but i think you have to join to see his pics of the tutorial. Hope this helps...

I sure that they are blades that are for wood. After some testing i decided that they were not quite hard enough to use as is. Took care of that with an edge quench in oil and temper at 375 degrees before grinding the cutting edge. Doug

One of the first little books i read about knifemaking was about Mr. Scagel. I think he would have been proud of your interpretation.

Hey Franklin. Thanks, I know some people probably dont think to much of them but i am here to tell you they make excellent user knives. Teaches most of the basics also. I should have at least one finished over the weekend. If anybody out there wants to try one shoot me a pm and ill see if i can...

Hi Beth, That rib fest sounds interesting. Do they have that close bye? After a long day of knife making know how, I can think of Nothing better than a cold beverage and some barbecue ribs!

Awhile back i was buying some knives from a guy on ebay who made these type knives. They were very reasonable and i used them to practice making sheaths with. Well he started selling supplies also so i picked up some sections of blade he put up for auction. Being fairly new at this i decided to...

No, i was thinking it would be easier for them to do the hand finish. I would stay away from any motorized finishes especially after engraving.

Hey Taz, If its a little shiny your friend can dab a little modeling clay on it and that will help cut the glare some. Whatever finish you decide it should be one he or she can reproduce. Good idea on the practice pc if they are new at this.

Hi Mike, I checked out your blog and read your about me page. I have not served in the military but my father in law was a medic in Vietnam. I sent you a friend request. I dont know to much about wood so hopefully you might be able to help me out with any questions possibly down the road in that...

I like a 400 grit hand rubbed finish also. Like Ed says there is always a little sanding to do. I then usually take it to 600 or 800 before and after any fine shading.

Thanks Josh, That clevland vice is about the only thing i really needed. Ive been looking for another good vice for awhile now. That sucker must weigh about 40 or fifty pounds. The hammer box has about three claw hammers in it without handles. I am going to fix them up and give them to my dad...

Well i decided to take the day off and head for a farm house auction not to far away.I originally went to posibly purchase a wood lathe they had listed. Didnt get the lathe although it went pretty cheap. 100.00 I did come home with some goodies though. 70.00 bucks got it all. That little...

Wow John! Thats one great looking knife.

After asking around and viewing another thread, the answer to this question was this. It is best to use bolts not pins in this situation, however you could use either as long as they can be removed. The scales were attached using a pair of dummy bolts, no epoxy. The scales were then fit and...

Hi All. I was just wondering how one goes about etching the spine of a Damascus fixed blade after the handle material has been installed? Is that something that has to be done only on the metal alone? Doug

Ben, I like everything about that knife. I am sure that one will get snapped up quick.

Very nice Randy!

Hey George, I was just checking out some of your pics on photobucket. Really like your style. Ive got some nice thin saw steel that im going to try and make a micro seax like you have pictured. Did you grind or purchace that saw you use for the hidden part of the tang? Nice work. Doug

I might as well get in also if its not too late. Doug

You aint kidding about perch skin! i would say perch and walleye are close behind crappie in taste.