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Kevin, you are correct. There were quite a few words run together, and I didn't see it until you just mentioned it.

Kevin, thanks so much for your input. I was hoping you would chime in and help me out. I will study each part of your recommendations and report back. This is a lot of info and again, thanks for all your pages of info. I was on your website earlier today and found much more info that I need...

thanks John, that never even entered my mind.

Thanks for your insight LRB. The test blades were flat and parallel, the test pieces were just profiled. Scale was removed on some of the pieces for a second test, with mostly same result. I think you may be right on about the temp control. I'll also try a thicker piece of steel, say 1/4"...

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to really work on my heat treating of blades.I know this was something I need to get better at, so I can get consistent results on the metals that I use. Well, I’ve hit a wall and I need some expert advice. I’d sure appreciate any help and/or insight that...

Welcome to the forum John. I think a lot of us started out the same way you are. My only regret is I didn't start about 25 years sooner, but then again there wasn't even an internet back then. There are a lot of good folk here who are very willing to share their knowledge.

Laurence, the felt wheels I have are very hard; much harder than the sewn muslin. I must be doing something wrong when I try to polish my edge on the sewn wheel with green chrome. I use a very light touch, but always seem to dull the edge rather than polish it.

Laurence, what kind of a buffing wheel do you use with the green chrome? Hard felt, sewn muslin, loose? then It to the buffer with green Chrome to remove the wire/burr. If you haven't created a burr/wire at your last belt or stone. It will not be sharp!

Yes, but they closed down this winter. They were fun to go to.

Just south of St Croix Falls.

I too am a fan of keeping it simple. I think it was Ed Caffrey that said to use your first name, to clarify in the event that another maker named Kruger. Maybe use the blade image as the tall leg of the K. You only live about 45 minutes away from me. We should try to get together sometime.

Calvin, these are the things that you remember for the rest of your life. Good times, good memories. I'm always glad to see young kids enjoy hunting and fishing.

Calvin, I really like that one and I think the belly on the blade works fine. I think it would be a good for skinning game. Beautiful work, again. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to the KD Forum. I move from the TC to western WI a year ago. I'm a member of the Guild of Metalsmiths, and we have a fairly active knife making group of guys. Have you checked us out yet? I'd be glad to help get you involved.

Welcome Mike. Everyone here will help any time they can. All you have to do is ask. Now, have fun.

Hi Doug, and welcome. Where in WI are you?

Those are really beautiful.

Laurence, you're right about knife makers having some good women. And I've got me a great one! Best to you in the coming year.

The few I have bought I got from Atlas Bronze.

Well, I for one am really looking forward to the New Year. 2014 was a whirlwind of a year, and I'm glad to have it behind me. 2015 has so much promise for me personally, and I am very eager to see where knife making takes me this year. I want to wish all you Dogs a great 2015 in what every...