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Thank you all for the responses. I truly appreciate it. Mr. Mickley, it would be great to see them on your site. Thanks for offering everything else you all do.

Hey all, I'm looking for a Kirinite BLOCK. I know that USAKnifemaker's sells scales but I've got a hidden tang carving set that I make and have had requests for the royal blue as the handle. I'm looking for a 1.5x1.5x6" block to use for this set. I'll need 2 of course. I've seen them...

Here's a recent fixed blade I finished for a customer. When the first work that comes out is "WOW" followed by "It's too pretty to use!" you know you've done something right. On this one I actually did the mirror polish before I did the bevel grinding and finished it off to what you see here...

Absolutely phenomenal work. Those are beautiful pieces showing your knowledge of materials and expertise in your craft.

I'm a small time maker in San Diego, CA but ship my stuff all the way across the country to Peter's Heat Treat. I'd call or email them to get specifics and quoted info from them but this is what I've experience with them. http://www.petersheattreat.com/ - The customer service is GREAT and turn...

This looks great! Welcome to the forums. I'm new here too and have learned a lot from the veterans in the industry. They're good people. Your filework is really nice and balanced throughout the length. If you put it along the entire spine prior to putting your handles on, you can later fill it...

Looks great. I love seeing unique maker's marks versus that stereotypical ones that are out these days. It also shows more that it's a CUSTOM maker and not manufactured. Great job.

I've used Nicholson's before and they make for a good blade. I tempered it using the 1095 process as others have recommended. Looking forward to seeing the final product. The Twins set looks really nice. Your jimping design/style adds an extra look with the rounded lows giving a basic...

That's a nice piece Wade. I love the damascus pattern you chose for the handle. The one side of the handle with the white almost looks like it'd go great with a palomino horse. The butt end of the handle, how deep does that hole go? Are you considering putting in some sort of accent? I know a...

Lot's of Cali guys here. I'm down near San Diego. A pack gathering sounds like a great idea.

Thanks for the compliment. I've had a lot of luck with files lately and can get them at local swap meets for about $2 each for the good old ones. I temper them in a good toaster oven using the processes they have on this site (2x at 350F for 2hrs). As for the drilling pin holes, I try not to...

Nice knives Chris. Your designs are funky but functional with dynamic lines to make them YOUR style. Love the leather work on the sheaths as well. I've made a few file knives too and am also new to the hobby. I haven't gotten my bravery up to putting a mirror finish on them yet. Thanks for...

Great design. I like the style and lines you've put in the handle and shape of the blade. I make a lot of file knives too and the texture left from the file is really attractive to a lot of buyers. On top of that, they make great blades. Will there be a unique sheath to go with this?

It depends on what you're using the epoxy for. I use a variety of epoxies in my work. None of actually gluing scales to a full tang blade. For that I use Loc-tite 326 with the primer 7649. It's an awesome hold within a few minutes to keep working (though I generally wait at least 2hrs just to...

Thanks Laurence, I've watched this forum for a while but been afraid to put something up. Your work is amazing and show me that I have a long way to go in this journey. The handle is inlaced acrylester and it works really well on my Grizzly G1015. I shape with a 60grit to close to what I want...

Nice work. Great lines on the handle. Very ergonomic.

Walter Sorrells has a great video and How-To on mosaic pins. It looks pretty easy and fairly clean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1tQoC86_ks

I've never used Bocote personally but I've used a number of other types of woods that are pretty porous as well as when I'm working with manzanita I will run some Tru Oil across the finish using multiple coats to fill small holes and pores like that. Provide it a few days to fully cure and then...

Great looking knives Wayne. Is that a flat grind on those? They look very functional and practical for everyday use. I also like that spalted wood. What is it?

Nice piece. I like the S turn design in the edge as it comes down to the ricasso. It adds that little extra to keep it from being boring.