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Just like everyone else. I have a inexpensive $50 HF drill press.

You not using the picture for profit? Just as a public discussion to the benefit of group. I really wouldn't sweat it. Was it a Government photo from the Alamo?

Poco, a knife does not fall under copyright. in most cases knives are not protected under patents . In the knife world, Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It is how we honor our past makers. Knifemaking would not be what it is today without copying and influence of other makers...

Damascus Integral Sub Hilt Fighter. I been wanting to build this for over two years. It all started when I read Blade's article on Integrals. It was all over at that point. This is Ultimate Build for a Stock Removal Maker. Taking 26 pounds of steel and turn it into 14 oz knife. Warranty...

Gorilla Super Glue.

Cliff, I only had 36'' of it. I only had two blades made out of it. I had some folder parts cut. it is just a pain. I should get my money back. I am not sweating it. It must have been 4xx stainless because of it hardness of 41 Rockwell

Jantz

3/16 thick Random Damascus is Alabama Damascus By Brad Vice. Grind is Hollow Ground, top swedge is not sharpen. Blade Width is 1 1/2''. Cutting Edge is 6''. Overall Length is 11 1/2'' Construction is Integral. Handle is Imitation Mastodon Ivory.

OK I use powder coating on blades with great success. It cheap and durable. Yes you do the whole blade. You will remove the coating to expose the edge when you do your final edge. I use 1/4 Stainless Steel tubing as Lanyard Liner. You can find it at any knife supply house. Yes you can use...

I can't wait til the day that people are stealing my designs and pics. Then I will know that I made it. :)

I seen one maker that had a "wish list". He didn't do commissions. If you add a knife and name to The "wish list". If he makes a knife like it, you had first refusal on that knife. It gives him the option. If times are lean it gives him a chance to do his wish list. I am really rethinking...

John, you can see where the point is digging in. Plus you can bend it. They use the tester daily. The Rockwell is only about 41. Whatever it is it ain't got much carbon. 1st time we did 1950 for 45 minutes air quench. 2nd time we did 1950 for 45 minutes oil quench\ 3rd time preheat 600...

Heat Treat Failed. I did it the way you all said and it failed. Bad Steel?

I am planning on make it.

$250.00 to $350.00 grind a piece of steel flat? OK, this guy was brushing you off and if you didn't go away he was going to steal your money. The job actually takes less than 15 minutes should run you about $20.00.

Little overpriced. Offer him $50.00 for both, they are used $25.00 a piece is far price. I would save my pennies buy the the 3'' vise for $19.99. I have used mine for 2 years. It more than big enough. I have not once wished I had a bigger vise. I have a even smaller one that I use even...

I use the 5'' wheel on my 1x30 to do dovetail work on bolsters. I use the 1x30 to cut my 8 degrees on my folders.

Tracy my guy that heat treats out til Monday. So I haven't yet.

Tracy That why I called you today. We did 1950 for 35 minutes. First time air quench. Second time we did oil quench. I will do it your way tomorrow. We are using a Rockwell tester. So I trust the test. Thank you guys.

I tried to heat treat couple of CPM154 blades and they only harden to about 41 RC. I could use all the help I can get. What is the best way to heat treat it.