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  1. Gahagan

    WIP First attempt at a dagger

    Ok so This is not going to be a full WIP because I wasn't sure how the blade would turn out so I waited to see if I messed it up before I started a WIP. I cut and rough ground the blade today and it is coming along ok so I decided to move forward with the WIP. Here is what I have right now. This...
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    Waves

    Love it!
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    Whew! I made 50 of these......so far

    Got mine. This thing is very nice. I have done two handles with it so far and it has made my job a lot easier. The carbide cuts stabilized wood like butter.
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    durable black finish ?

    I was just wondering. I served with 1st Ranger Battalion and know there will be a difference in how a knife is used between those in Batt. and those in a reg. Army unit.
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    durable black finish ?

    I used cerakote on my last tactical. It has held up well so far. As far as him being a RANGER is he in Batt. or is he simply Ranger qualified?
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    did I mess up??

    Ok so I am making a knife for my brother that is graduating basic. It is 1/4 5160. I have hted it and tempered it and cleaned it up ready for cerakote. Well now is my dilemma. The process to Cerakote the knife calls for a time in the oven of 250 for 1 hr to get out oils and then a time in the...
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    Your main job and/or interest

    I went into the Army in 99 and served 5 years with the 1st Ranger Bat. When I got out I worked as a car and home audio installer, then moved onto working as a auto body tech. Later I got a job as a consultant for Lowes companies as a Data center engineer. When I finished with their 3 data...
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    Ht 5160 ?

    Ok I need to know the temps to HT 5160. What is the soak temp and what for tempering and how long for each?
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    Marking a coated blade?

    My stamp wont be done for another 10 days and it needs to be done by then or I would stamp it.
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    Recent Work from the Hatcher Shop

    Very nice! The symmetry on the handles is great as well.
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    Marking a coated blade?

    Ill try that. Thanks
  12. Gahagan

    Marking a coated blade?

    I went to there site but it is difficult to navigate. I am not buying two colors at $50 each just to get a mark either. If there is another way I would like to know it.
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    Marking a coated blade?

    Ok I am working on a prototype blade that I will be giving to my half brother for graduating basic training. I am going to coat it with ceracote but do not know how to put my mark on it if I do. Is there anyone that can suggest something?
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    Surface grinder on casters

    I am looking for some way to be able to move my surface grinder. I was thinking of putting some heavy duty casters on it and just leaving them on. Would this cause any problems? I am really having trouble moving this thing and am looking for a viable solution.
  15. Gahagan

    Jimping, Thumb rest traction file cuts etc..........

    Yes the teeth are different. Instead of be ing solid or staggered the teeth are inline and have spacing for the space between the checkering.
  16. Gahagan

    Free KD Banner contest - enter early and often...

    Im in again my friend.
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    Free KD Banner contest - enter early and often...

    I am in as well. Thanks for giving the space for free advertising.
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    What makes a complete knife shop?

    A Maker with patience! If you don't have patience no matter what tools you have your knives will not be the quality they should be. I have seen makers with patience make beautiful knives with no more tools than a file and a hack saw that turn out better than some makers knives that have every...
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    Need 416SS (small amount) ASAP.

    I think I have a piece. Let me check when I get home.
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