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    I need some help I bought this Dmascus about 4-5 yrs ago from someone ?

    A.W Dont use it looks like crap throw it in Santa s sleigh as he comes through Ill figure it out lmao . Merry xmas anthony . Kellyw
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    Dye and bleeding

    I just made my wife a cell phone case for her black berry. Now ive dye it and it is drying can I just use neets foot oil to water proof and if yes will the dye bleed after a while. I normally water proof with ECO flow super sheen but it leaves the theather tuuf and not soft and plyable. Am I on...
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    sting ray inlay

    Thanks guys I always welcome critisizm becuase you would never get better if you didnt get fresh ideas coming in . I have been trying to get some post type studs and in the future you will see some different styles. Here is my resoning why I use snaps . I very seldom have a protruding bolster...
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    which etcher works well ?

    I have a cheap etch-o-matic but ernie grospich stencils and ive only used one stencil in 300 knives . I just started using my second stencil. kellyw
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    Please critique my basement shop dust collector idea.

    If you are looking at higher production then a vented fan in addition to an industrial dust collector with a 5 micron filter will get the job done as good as you could hope for I still wear a full face 3m filtered mask while grinding but you cant be to safe. The large 5 micron paper filter for...
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    Epoxy dye

    Brad my wife was into crafts and had a bunch of acrylic paint and it worked fine ive had no troubles and their are tons of colors. Kellyw
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    My latest try at stamping

    Wow I woulda thought youd been carving and stamping 30 years Ill have to say you just have the natural tallent for this. I appreciate the kind words ya all kellyw
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    Problem knife

    Mammoth ivory is one I have but I am to afraid to use because it splits and cracks under heat stress from sanding .You make outstanding knives and the sheath is to die for way more tallent than me . Guys like ed caffrey , fred rowe or some of the other masters can help you .Sorry I cant help...
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    Knife Making and being Disabled

    I dont tell many people what im about to say cuzz I dont want sympathy it just pisses me off. Sorry.8 years ago I was seriously injured in a high speed roll over end over end 2 times ,I saw it coming and tucked my head down as we flipped it drove my head into the back of the front seat as I...
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    What's your favorite handle material?

    ambonia is at the top then ide say maple burl with a curl.
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    Knife No.13#

    Dam nice for 13 your leather is good too nice and clean . kellyw
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    "My very first knife" - post up!

    wow what a big improvment in 6 months another josh dabney is born lol
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    What does a "Mississippi Riverboat Gamblers dagger" look like?

    The ones ive seen are knives that are concieled in the boot they are not large knives and some ive seen had a fully enclosed finger gaurd and like fred said very decked out. Good luck trying to find pictures I seen some on tv a few years ago. Kellyw
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    My latest try at stamping

    Kid youd be a tuff act to follow but im trying. kellyw
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    micarta sheath

    That is very cool I hope your wearing a respirator that much sanding must be a killer . I love the look totally unique. Kellyw
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    My first real attempt at carving and stamping

    I forgot to mention I dont have any knives for carving so I used a paring knife from my wifes kitchen lol I only have 8 stamps couple smooth shaders a the basket weave and a couple edge stamps . kellyw
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    My first real attempt at carving and stamping

    I gave it my best shot it took about 40 minutes maybee 50 I think the key is to case the the leather perfectly and im not to good at it yet. I used a patern out of a tandy book I have then trasfered with a ball point pen. I need some tips on using dye for sure as making it pop is hard but all...
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    My first real attempt at carving and stamping

    I gave it my best shot it took about 40 minutes maybee 50 I think the key is to case the the leather perfectly and im not to good at it yet. I used a patern out of a tandy book I have then trasfered with a ball point pen. I need some tips on using dye for sure as making it pop is hard but all...
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    My latest knife

    Thanks ya all ive been laid up and in a bad way for a while needed the positive comments thanks. Kellyw
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    New knife steel

    Now I dont know how long this steel has been around but ide like to know more. Im looking for a steel comparable to 154cm I use this for fillet knives mostly and some smaller kitchen knives. I also use CPM 154 for my skinners and hunting blades. Please some of you master smiths be honest and let...
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