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Nice work! this wood has the vulnerable status in IUCN red list already, in Asia and Europe it would need a cites document already, how is that handled in the states? http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/restricted-and-endangered-wood-species/

....then maybe You triggered something, .....:1: Good!

John, I had a hard time finding cutting oil in Bangkok, the first one I worked with is from Australia and was an excellent product, but like it is always in Thailand, went to the same shop, sold out....never found again. so I was happy to find at least another brand, it is from the states and it...

Doug, of course You are right, I would do neither, but I just wanted help "Black cat" to find his informations, so that he can decide and collect experience. it is fact that high mirror polish, prevents better rust, less friction in the cut and is more stable against scratches than a satin...

John WD40 is something only for daily maintenance of machines and tools. try cutting oils, because they are designed for that.....you will feel and see this, paper cuts better,longer and the result is more even. those cutting oils are a big help to get some better performance out.

of course a mirror finish is ok, if You dont mind the effort.to get a mirror finishes You need a polishing machine, polishing wheels and polishing compounds in coarse, medium and fine....because polishing to a mirror finish by hand is something for the Titans. in the case of Your blade I would...

the pics are to unclear to see something.....there it looks like real cool satin...lol. What is that for a steel You used on the blade? it is very important not!! to practice satin finishes with D2, CPM, elmax, ATs....take something that is easy to remove and work with like O7, or 52100...

Aaron, those belts are perfect to give steel and other metal parts a fast! matte finish, motorcycle engine parts, construction pieces, You name it. But there are to uneven to be important for handmade knives.Handmade knives should be done with finer standard. there are 3 grits of scotchbrite...

Anthony, in my opinion definitely not.different directions is the pattern to pre-polish or polish, like crosswise. it is the too big steps in grit size....like I said, it is not easy to see whats going on, to see the coarser scratches.so the smaller steps in grit size giving the chance to get...

This was I need to get a good finish. Grit 220 / 240 / 280 / 320 / 360 / 400 ....I work in smaller steps in grit size....I get a cleaner even finish in less time. ...it took me a few years to really see whats going on on the surface and in the light,....today after I am to grit 400, I am 80%...

"Black cat"....knowing how thick the spine is including the pic of the spine is useless....its about satin finish of the flanks and generally, right? the other attachments are invalid...try again. You dont need special this and that pads or some other super-cool stuff, just normal sanding...

....thats right Ed, I agree.

John, I said .."well known by the most of us".......later I said retorically everybody... , I took the wrong term, I hoped I would be understood what I ment, so I was not aware....but lets not get picky..... You are right back then there were not so much...did Daniel Winkler ever signed with...

There is a link from Tai, which leads to a statement that says: Perfection at its extreme prevents us from being our best.....very interesting statement! Besides I also think the creation of God is not perfect, please do not take me wrong ,without Gods creation there would be nothing, but there...

Anthony, with a pocket clip Your upcoming friction folder may sneak its way into Your pocket more often, adding a clip is a very useful detail. Good luck and have fun. Jeremiah

Thanks a lot, Tai!

Ed I actually agree with Your statement, but.....lets assume a maker is named John Smith....then what? there are millions of John Smiths. Or lets give him another not so common name...it dosent matter, if there is no public work, enough knives and diligence. A logo is space for creativity...

Friction folders are what they are ....unpractical, eventually dangerous for the unexperienced user and with the spike standing out behind often unwieldy, and there are some angles You cant cut with it. ok, maybe they outperform a flint stone wedge in cutting chores but if we look from a serious...

Satin finishes are not so easy if You want them real even.Maybe there are fellows who think its easy but then I take a look at their blades and then I know wy they are thinking it is easy.....of course in the eye of the beholder and the hand of the executer..... There are many tricks and do"s...

....a new one for my wife. Blade length is 220 mm, width 2,4 mm, steel : 115W8 (2442) Cobras Saffron and copper-silver mush on the handle.Tang peened over copper on the butt. Of course no Gun-Blue on kitchen knives, this is the tempering color.it is only in the right light angle blue, actually...