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Finished one up today.

Here's my latest after a short break. Your input is valued and welcome. 1084 steel. hand forged and edge quenched 8 1/8" OAL with 3 1/4" cutting edge Tapered tang Distal taper ending in a very fine point Ironwood scales w/nickle silver pins 3 0z

That wood is absolutely gorgeous. Nice symmetry between the two knives a well. Fine workmanship all around John.

Congratulations.

I finally moved my trash bin within arms length of my grinder. It seems to be working out quite well for those projects that don't first become projectiles. So far this week I've tossed a six inch dagger that became a six inch tooth pic real quick and a nice little wharnie.......well it was nice...

It looks very nice indeed! :biggrin:

Have you had a chance to use it for knife making applications, and how do you like it? I have one of these on my wishlist and would appreciate your observations on this machine. I have no machinists experience so how user friendly do you think this particular machine is for a beginner willing to...

Thanks guys. My primary use would be to make things flat such as scales, bolsters, and tangs. I should be able to get by with a dedicated 120 disk for that purpose, however, there do seem to be a few distinct advantages to the magnetic disk setup. Lot's to think about there.......

I'm looking at the 9" disk grinders over at Beaumont Metal Works and can't seem to decide whether the horizontal or vertical model would be best. Which do you experienced guys find to be the most versatile of the two?

Thanks for the kind words Ed. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into tailoring your methods to meet my needs! Anyone thinking about getting some professional bladesmithing instruction should not hesitate to contact Ed and make an appointment to do so. It is some of the best money...

I saw a Gary Larson cartoon once that showed a cowboy holding a red hot branding iron that read 'This here cow belongs to rancher Bob Jones' in big block letters, lol. The cow had it's eyes all bulged out in anticipation of getting branded by it.

Oh Santa........

A few years back I bought a nice little neck knife that appears to be made out of old saw blade material about 1/16"+ thick. It's 5" overall with a 2 1/2" blade that is super sharp. It is very lightweight and makes the perfect little hideout knife. I use it as my secondary edc and use it...

That does seem to look a bit better, and I'm sure it will still crush skulls. :)

Strange, I was thinking about this very topic while out mowing the lawn today. Here are my conclusions. As a relatively new maker myself it is always nice to hear words of encouragement. However I'm not seven years old anymore and if I make something that is full of design flaws, poor...

I do like that damascus pattern. The finial shape seems good for it's intended purpose, have you considered turning one out of same material as the blade? Your workmanship is impeccable.

Check out the works of Ariel Salaverria at AES custom knives. I have seen some of his knives that incorporated brass into the steel and I know he is actively experimenting with copper accents as well. Good luck.

I like everything about the handle on that one.

It looks good Justin. I really like the handle material you chose. I'm diggin' the makers mark as well.

I'd say it turned out pretty good.