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If you use a water drip on it as it rotates or even a spray every so often you will get better cutting action and considerably extend the life of the sandpaper. Frank

I have read that the Damascus going to the Canadian Knifemaker Supply is being made by Marcus Balbach a well known maker of quality folded steels. Frank

My great heat treater and supplier of knife making items, Rob Ridely at Canadian knifemaker Supply, asked if I would be interested in giving some of this a go in my folders !!! It isn't my birthday just yet, and he didn't say I had to wait until then before I started. I just got a notice from...

Good for you, Sir ! It helps to get a little fire in the belly once in a while ! A pat on the back can do a lot for a knife maker ! Frank

That is a super looking machine and I don't mean because it's painted yellow. I'm sure it will work terrific for you for flat grinding. There can be a big draw back if you can't mount a 8"+ wheel on there. Frank

Well done, Jay ! That problem with polished bolsters is the same for everyone.Perhaps go to some sort of texturing. Frank

Good to read you are back working Fred ! Lots of great making days !!! Frank

Great looking knife! I hope you can continue making. Frank

Fabulous ! Frank

Yes, that's a great Damascus pattern, and yes the knife and case look great ! Frankl

First decide if you are going to make liner locks, slip joints or lock backs and tell us if you have a surface grinder and or milling machine. Frank

It sure looks like one made by Ed Fowler. He may jump in to say. Frank

There was two styles of them that were made in Great Britain in the thousands and shipped into the USA as a trade item. One was shaped as a common knife for kitchen knife the other as a skinner. They got their "name" because of being commonly recognized in the "Green River" area of the USA...

You both look great ! Frank

You can go to the local hardware store and buy a pencil type etcher for say $12. It will make things easier for you. No it won't be terrific but will work. Frank

Well I started about 1977 when my wife's boss an administrator in a hospital asked me it I might want to give it a try. His Dad had a large saw mill and there was lots of old blades he could bring me. Frank

How is this process done, please? Frank

I see some great work there , Keith ! I particularly like that folder!!! Good to see you posting again. Frank

Well since you asked.Yes, it is built like a tank isn't it? With tanks perhaps one Good sized one will work; with knives that doesn't apply. You made need - I certainly would - several knives to to certain jobs. That appliance you want to build might split apples apart with one blow but...

Thicker leather is in fact fairly easy to work if you have a belt sander of some sort.I believe for leather handles some thin CA glue can be a great thing to help the leather pieces keep their size. Frank