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    Helping to promote knifemakers

    Kinda sounds like me I was at cabelas and one of the kids helpin me out wit the cross bows was a good kid said he was trying to make a drop point skinner. I reached out and told him to come o ver and Ill open up the shop for him to make that knife . I have some 1084 or 1095 that will work...
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    Damascus Skinner

    Robert I dont understand why would your knife leave the house without being sharp. I oil all my knives to keep them protected sharp ready to skin. I really like the large s pattern I an a huge fan of doing file work and using exotic stuff the kudu hor sounds killer. I have some sprinbok and...
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    Prayer

    A good friend I meet near 15 years ago online was told he has lung cancer. His Name is George Looney fron ark Ive been chatting with him about artifacts for ever. I hope we could all say a prayer for my friend he has a long road ahead. thanks . kelly wiens
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    The Crustiest dog in the pound has a Birthday today

    yup looks like one to many shots of tequila. HAPPY birthday hefe'
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    looking for pink camo handle material any ideas?

    I believe jantz had some. kellyw
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    14" slotted grinding wheel

    Not that many people use a 14 inch although I would think its better I would start with a 10 inch solid. SLotted wheels are more agressive in stock removal .So with being a new maker going slower is better. Kellyw
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    Real Wedge 115w8 and pear tree

    real nice thanks for showing. kellyw
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    tormek

    I have had one several years they work better than anything out there. I think they are excellent for wood working tools and even planer blades. Kellyw
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    Chute/Boot knife

    I like the designand the micarta looks so cool. Kellyw
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    Condor in blue

    very nice. kellyw
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    oil heater

    milt sounds like a good tank everyone has been using old water heater elements for years keeping it low is the key. kellyw
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    Southpa rig

    KT like always a work of art that is way beyond my wildest dreams. Kellyw
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    My 300# Fisher has a 150# baby brother now!

    Ive been looking for a decent anvil for a while and good ones are hard to find. I guess I need to make a few phone calls. I dont want or need a real big one the 150 you just bought looks like the perfect anvil. With my neck injury Ill never be hammering but its just something a maker needs ...
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    new handle material (kirinite) by eagle grips

    sounds like a material simular to bowling balls. Looks pretty nice but Im a burl guy.
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    Whats the Difference?

    Cattlemaster I agree with Ed and Josh , but there is no simple summary it costs about 500 to 1k worth of stones to get it covered right. you can get the nortons in 500/1000 2k/4k 6k and 8k then get a chinese 12/14k whet stone and follow it up with some diamond spray on a strop up to 20k and have...
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    restaurant knife sharpening business

    I agree with Ed I make a sheath on my printer that says [sharp knife please be careful]. I had one guy I sharpen for stabbed hiumself in the leg with a skinning blade I hone hair popping scary sharp . He didnt know how bad it was until he got home 15 minutes after stabbing himself in the main...
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    tamehagane nagamaki collaboration

    Both of you have spent alot of time on this project. I can just immagine the end result. kellyw
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    rosewood burl and B52

    Butch thats killer as usuall . I better get back at grinding . your making me jeaoulous as hell. I have 30 pounds of w2 I want to try out some 7/8 razors. Again Killer blade thanks for the show. Kellyw
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    Japanese Style Straight Razor

    I agree with you bubba , I ve been out of the picture for a while. Its nice to see the japanese style its my favorite razor I use, mine are all over 100 years old with a few in the near 200 year old razors. They actually shave very nice but I have a problem im left handed so alot more dangerous...
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    Shop Tip of the Day - Add yours here

    I think keeping your shop tidy after each time in the shops helps to keep everything moving out the door smoothly. I get frustrated when I cant find something in a timely manner. Kellyw
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