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Can't fix stupid.

Blessings to you and your loved ones.

Nice hamon, Bubba. But, How do you like how it cuts? If I was ever to use this steel again (which, by the way, you would not believe the high price I paid for it) I would treat it just like 1095, except with a longer soak because of the alloys. Because of the alleged .86 C, I was treating it...

Here is what Diehl's W2 is supposed to be made of, from their website: http://www.diehlsteel.com/w2.aspx

A local Fastenal store sent it out for analysis. Here's what they came up with: C = .96 Si = .234 Mn = .263 P = .019 S = .008 Cr = .147 Ni = .112 M0 = .025 Al = .027 Cu = .149 Co = .006 Ti = .002 V = .164 W = .028 Fe...

Knife kits uses Diehl Steel's W2. I personally do not like this steel one bit. The chemistry is way off from what Diehl's website says it is. I had it analyzed, to see what the heck was going on with this steel, and if anybody's interested in the actual composition, I'll be glad to post it.

Unless he is using somebody new, Don uses Michael Pikula to hammer his W2 flat for his customers. He does a great job.

How 'bout looking up at my post with the cracked scales for starters?:)

AKA "Brazilian Teak".

Since I'm at it, don't use Cumaru for scales, either. At least, not cross-grained cuts.

I've heard that a lot about LV scales. I don't think Ray would use wood that was not completely dry.

Dan, I was just thinking the same thing!

Acryloid B-72 is much better than the Minwax; either with pulling a vacuum or as a soak.

Hey "Mr. Vice President"... thanks for the 5160 rounds.yea!

Congratulations, George!I'm cool

Yup. What Frank said.

I just ordered an Evenheat from Tracy (the 22.5 220v w/rampmaster control). I was looking at the Paragon's, too, but I heard that their customer service has gone way downhill.

Thanks for the idea, Andy. Looks Great! - Mitch

AND, you'll notice in the pic that the infamous NJ Steel Baron Himself, Aldo Bruno, is supporting the propane tank in the background, obviously supervising the scene from a safe distance!:D