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    Whats the Difference?

    Ok so I'm looking for a brief summary on the difference between: synthetic,diamond,glass, and water stones. I have a edge pro and have a large assortment of stones. Love the sharpener, but also want to start honing my skills in free hand. Any suggestions or opinions are appreciated
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    beginner tool acquisition inquiry

    Hey guys looking at purchasing a belt sander, disc sander, bench grinder looking for good tools to last. Willing to spend 1k
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    Where to Buy Edge Pro Aftermarket Stones

    Hey guys, I have been surfing and looking for a site other than CKTG that sell aftermarket Edge Pro Stones. Very pleased with chosera 8 pack combo stones from CKTG. However CKTG is out of stock on several of the stones I am interested in purchasing. I have decided to purchase the set of Atoma's...
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    Japanese Stone Maintenance

    Hey guys I have a question for ya'll. Ok so I own an edge pro professional, simply an awesome system. I have purchased the Chosera stones for the system and love them. I have found that the lower grit stones are much easier to clean especially if you do it as you go, however I am finding that...
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    What is your (favorite) sharpening method?

    Hey Dan, I too own an edge pro, but its the pro series. I bought it about 8 months ago, and it gives incredible results, even as a beginner. I started out using the edge pro stones: 120/220/320/600/1000, and 2,3k,7k tapes. Was getting a good edge and mirror polish. After sharpening a ton of...
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    Blade-smith Courses/schools

    Hey Rex, Yea I do have a name. I'm Dugan Nelson Originally from Birmingham, but moved north to Fort Payne, AL. Rex, I really appreciate the invitation and your willingness to share your knowledge with me. I will look into my schedule and work out a date, I'm off every weekend but the...
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    Customizing a Benchmade

    I purchased this knife from a good friend of mine that needed cash got it for $50, My buddy is pretty tough on knives, I neglected to take a picture of the before product, but the knife was scratched to hell and back, managed to buff a lot of them out. Decided to try stone washing the blade, it...
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    Bill Buxton 4 piece maple set

    Congrats on the acquisition, one of the best looking sets I've seen. Bill did an incredible job. Appreciate you sharing the picture. It would be rough knowing you have it, but unable to "play" with it
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    Edge Pro Aftermarket Stones

    Hey Guys, Looking for a little information/suggestions from the vast amount of knowledge people on this sight have. I am an Owner of the Edge Pro, Pro sereis Sharpener, and it is incredible, after the learning curve. I am able to get a razor sharp edge on my knives, and a damn good mirrored...
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    Hand Sharpening Systems ~ Edge Pro vs Wicked Edge

    What up Dogs? Sorry I just had to say that ha. Ok so I am an owner of an edge pro pro series. After conquering the beginner learners curve, I get incredible results. Very pleased. I was reading through some forums and found people using after market stones and getting stupid sharp blades. In my...
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    knife making tools, introductory level

    Hey Rob, I am looking into pursuing both styles. Price range around $250-1000. Not sure between Mycarta, kydex, or g10. I will probably begin with the stock removal in the meantime while I wait on my new barn/shop to be ressurected. What brand belt sander/ disc. Do you use that is also on my...
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    knife making tools, introductory level

    Hey Guys, Still getting use to navigation on forum, bare with me I'll get it. So I a limited knowledge on working with steel, but do have some. I am currently working to rebuild my wood and metal shop, after the fire. I am starting with the essentials for both. The wood side is moving on along...
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    Vintage Knife, Anyone have any knowledge on this

    Hey Trent, Glad to see someone else came across one of these. Do you know any specifics on it or perhaps the value? If you don't mind would love to see a picture of your clreaver. Thanks again
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    Polishing

    Hey Guys, Any of ya'll have a preferred method of cleaning old knives? Also what tools I'd need to go about in putting a mirror polish on a blade?
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    Blade-smith Courses/schools

    Hey Josh, The information you sent my way is greatly appreciated. I live in Fort Payne, Al. And travel distance is not too much concern to me, but close to is a bonus. Fort Payne is in Northeast Al, I am 45 min from Chattanooga, 2 hours from Atlanta, 3 from Knoxville, and 1.5 from Birmingham...
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    Blade-smith Courses/schools

    Hey Guys Just looking for a little input on some courses in knife making. At this point I am at the introductory level, I do have some experience with working with metal but it is minimal. So what are your guys suggestions? And yes, the question asked a million times on sites like this, but...
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    Vintage Knife, Anyone have any knowledge on this

    Thanks Hey, Laurence I appreciate the information from you. More questions to come.
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    Vintage Knife, Anyone have any knowledge on this

    Hey Guys, I came across this cleaver and have been surfing web, looking for information on it, Results are Scarce. This is a Terrier Cutlery cleaver. All i know is that the knives were made by robeson in between the years of 1910-1916. Does it have any value? Thanks for help
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    New Guy in the "Yard"

    Hey Guys, Thought I would take this chance to lntroduce myself. I am 24 and a Cattle Farmer in Fort Payne, Al. I have been a huge knife enthusiast since I was quite young. Blade of anyshape and size have fascinating me for years. Last year I purchased a propane forge, anvil, tongs, hammers, and...
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