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This is my first hidden tang knife, first guard, and first time using multiple handle materials. I’m overall very pleased except for the one glaring mistake. I had trouble reaming out the hole with my saws all blade that was fashioned into a broach. Either the hole was bigger that I thought or I...

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Thank you. This is good information, particularly as most beginners are working in their garage or near their house. An accident involving fire, explosions, or adverse chemical reactions would endanger our families as well. That said, I think knife making has an inherent risk to it that can be...

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Looks like a great start! You need to get a handle on that thing. Wood scales can be pretty cheap. As low as $3 to $4.00 a pair plus shipping and they’re going to be the right dimensions and reasonablely flat. I dont envy you drilling holes in what I presume is a hardened tang.

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I hope I didn’t just break a rule. With that. If I did, let me know and I’ll delete or edit that post.

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I really like that one!

Very nice!

Thanks! That saved me some money. I noticed yesterday that the 3m I was using was way better than the discount aluminum oxide junk I had been using before.

Do any of you guys use shop rolls of sandpaper? It seems like a pretty good system for storage and convenient to use. What I don’t know is if the quality is any good. I just spent a small fortune on sand paper sheets so it’ll be a while but I’m thinking about next time already. Thanks

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I have a question about ferric chloride for etching. How long will a 1:4 solution of Ferric last. I’m thinking of trying to do a hamon once I’ve refined my finishes. If it’ll only last a year or so, I may buy a second bottle as a backup. It its good and stable for years I may just get one...

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Hi from the deep South!