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That's a very good way to drill a precise hole. I'd also be curious to see how you do your lock-up. Getting the blade to mate with the lock bar is driving me nuts. Maybe you could post some pictures of how you do it.

Beautiful job on that one. I'd be real proud if it was hanging on my hip.

I have been told that the large old circular buzz saw blades were often, but not always, L6. I can't help you with the testing though. Perhaps you could heat treat one as if it were L6 and test it to see how it performs.

Thanks Fred. And a Happy New Year to you and your family. May 2015 be a very good year for you.

Well, I have 3 resolutions for the New Year. I will work on improving my heat treating skills. Luckily, I have a friend close by with a Rockwell tester who will give me some guidance there. Secondly, I will improve my skills to make liner lock folders. I want to become competent in that...

Merry Christmas everyone, and a Happy New Year. I want to wish each and every one of you all the best in the coming year.

I came home last night to find a package in the mail from my secret Santa. I got a very nice outside spring caliper, with a history (well, at least a good story) that ties them to Fred's grandfather and Mr. Ford (Ford Motor Company) in Flat Rock, MI. This will have a special place in my tool...

Mark, that sure looks better than the original. But, let's see how it looks after 40 or 50 years of good, hard use. Nice job.

Keith, it's like riding a bike. You never forget how. Nice looking batch of knives. Can't wait to see them finished.

Welcome to the pound Rome. Good to have you.

Mine went out on Monday, headed to the west from here. Hope he likes it.

Very beautiful Lerman. But I have to ask, is the Ti part of the mokume, or are you using it just for the liner?

Congratulations Keith! I wish you both happiness and health for many, many year to come.

Welcome from an former Minnesotan, now Wisconsinite. KD is a great place to learn.

One thing that I might inject here is; you are measuring the angle of 12 degrees but I think that is correct only if the base is set at 0 degrees. I might be wrong here, and if I am just ignore me. Also, on thicker steel, you may have to drop the angle to get the desired angle you want. If...

Hi Jess, count me in this year. E-mail on the way.

I can't over state how important new belts are for a good grind. As the wear out, use them for roughing out blanks. New, sharp belts will improve your results immensely. To keep the grind line straight, you might consider using a guide that clamps onto the blade. Then the front and back...

I really like this knife. Especially the blade shape, and the hamon is just gorgeous. Nice job.

Now that is one good looking knife. Almost too pretty to use. Almost.

Glad to hear all went well. Rest, take care of yourself, and like everyone says; don't push it. You'll be better than new real soon.