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Very good cause and a extremely nice blade

Sweet Never get tired of seeing the craftsmanship that went into making those... More pics would be nice

Has someone out there correlated what wheel size does what height of Hollow grind? I know there is an Ideal Height for each sized wheel to make complete contact top to bottom hollow grind. Looking for the right wheel to do a double hollow grind on a 3/16" x 1 1/4" wide blade for a Chute knife...

Patience... That takes time to master Sometimes a humbling experience and wherein lies the Quandary Do you want to make good knives faster or take more time to make Good knives better??? Knife making is a creative release and more important a time out from the worlds events. Since having to...

Coffin handle Bowie with Ironwood Damascus Guard w/NS Pins are Nickle Silver Hand rubbed 1095 satin blade with a Nice Hamon, just couldn't capture it in the pics Frog style sheath made using 8-10oz leather Blade is 6" tip to front of guard 10 3/4" OAL $195 delivered Conus Outside USA pays...

Black on Black Fighter First one in a planned series of this style Fighter 3/16" Edge quenched 1095 Texture coated for corrosion resistance G10 scales with SS tube pins with Lined Lanyard hole 8-10oz leather sheath Beefy and built for Power - Penetration - Slicing $195 Delivered Conus...

Just back from getting new pants so wanted to share a couple pics. No frills Handrubbed finish, Ironwood scales W Damascus fittings. Actually has a very nice Hamon just couldn't catch it in the pics. Hope you enjoy!

Some great input from all ... Attitude seems to be very important, it shapes your approach and becomes the defining factor in the finished product. One of the few things in life we actually have control of! Mindset = Attitude... Am I right or just close?

Looks like he will be getting the Damascus and Walnut Burl one. Has a really nice Hamon but it is hard to capture in the pic... So off to the sheathmaker tomorrow

Combat Tool Re-Visited SOLD Nice usable EDC Field/Combat knife 1095 flat ground Blade is 5" tip to front of guard 10"OAL Edge quenched with a Visible Hamon Two step subdued BB Finish Handle and guard are G10 Nice Handmade custom "Ort" sheath included $ delivered Conus International pays extra...

Will get some better pics tomorrow...

Please excuse the poor pics need a better camera Well slow but sure finally got em done... Help me pick which one goes to Mike (Machinist) :unsure: Off to the sheath maker on Monday

Stabber Thanks for the kind words :bud: Remember making that blade and still have the pattern... Was making alot more blades then and this is like Marksmanship a Soft Skill Guess what I am asking is more along the lines of "Planning and Vision" of the pieces created.

After years of practice practice practice... Believe it is time to get serious. On a good day my blades turn out somewhat average and a little disapointing sometimes. How does one "Push Thru This" to get to the next level and stay there? Have watched a number of makers over the years make the...

Duh... I was thinking it came apart for some reason Headed to HF tomorrow for shims so will pick up a few extra sets

Calvin I know squat about Magnetic chucks Etc... Please explain: Are there any adjustments on these things? How can it be taken apart?

What is "Black Max?" Got the Dial indicator going and it was off .001 on one end of the chuck. Started at the high end and ground the whole thing Flat ...Again Moral of the story is it came out Flat on 80% of the surface so where do I go from here??? Realizing that as you grind a large...

Here is the Post HF Pic Needs a Paint job but it does have a Racing Stripe!

Mothers Day so this will be Brief... Picked up a HF Dial indicator (Across the street from the Grocery store ;)) but right now there are more pressing issues, like BBQing ribs Looks like another trip to HF tomorrow is in line for feelers Pic later after everyone has eaten

It is a Magnetic Chuck... That will be my next project this week, Thanks for the advice!