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I could not effectively make knives without my Evenheat. One of the most effective tools I have.

Wow. I didn't know it was THAT! nice.

managed to get this thing done today. I don't recall ever seeing Walnut exactly like this, but I think it's extraordinary. I also got a little "bonus" on the San Mai blade in that the 420 stainless "jacket" acted a bit like clay and gave us some rather interesting hamon. I do enjoy it when that...

I had this fighter in my hand last night right after sundown and saw a photo opportunity. I used this in a recent hammer-in demo. Imagine if you will the guard and frame are mild steel and will get hot-blued gun barrel black. The blade is a really active 1095/420San Mai affair. And the scales...

Ed, are you crediting the Windex with the decline in repeatability? That's the only think different you are doing now?

Brian, I realize this thread has pretty much run its course, but when I looked up the TUS tech info, the EX-9B electrolyte seems to be used for just about anything EXCEPT stainless and carbon/tool steels. They have it listed for aluminum, chrome, brass, etc. And have you tried the ones they do...

For those interested in such things. I was sending a knife off and while cleaning things up noticed how nice it looked laying on the bench and catching the light just right. Keep in mind these displays are really only a few thousandths of an inch in thickness, but we get to appreciate the view...

Right after the weld has taken place and the blade is still at relatively high heat, a good deal of carbon migration takes place. Carbon wants to equalize. The stainless is carbon deficient and the 1095 is carbon rich. Keep in mind that TIME is also a factor here. The shiny silver spot right...

When everybody else does - from midnight to four. :9: Right?

Thought I'd post up a few recently completed knives. A couple 1095/420 San Mai laminates and a W1 hunter.

Very beautiful knife, and well executed. Thank you for sharing this.

Bruce, there are enough empty tables that you should have no trouble getting one. Call soon.

All screws. Frame/liners are .080" 15N20.

Not only my first Lanny's Clip - but my first folder - PERIOD!! Four of us northern Minnesota-type-fellas talked Keith Johnson into giving us a few folder making pointers one weekend about a month ago. If I'm not mistaken, Keith had never built a LC lockback. So there were even a few hurdles...

She's a beauty, Bruce. Got you written all over it.

Pretty slick there, K.J. :35:

I'll try to make it this year. I was doing a Take-down seminar for the ABS in Topeka this last Fall. Keith and Jim wanted me to come with them, but I just couldn't get away. Next time.

Please - do NOT! confuse me with any type of master.

Screws!! :60:

It's no secret that my closest and oldest knife making friend is Jerry Rados. Jerry was my first real exposure into making knives. Of course, Jerry is known for his impeccable multi-bar flawless Turkish Twist, and when you match that up with a full Damascus auto folder with fluted MOP and gold...