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Thanks Doug, I really need to invest in a way to measure HRc. I suspect that my sharpening skills need work, which is probably the real issue here. I eventually did get this thing sharp enough to shave my arm and promptly went out and smacked a 2x4 (Pine) a few times with it. I did not see or...

Thanks! So far it cuts well and seems to hold an edge very well. I knew it would be hard to sharpen from what I have read about this steel, but I was not really prepared for this. I also suspect that the edge will chip a bit in chopping tests and am hesitant to go there with my first knife...

Okay, this is my very first knife. I know that I have a LOT to learn, but I don't think it is too bad for a first attempt (That is what I keep telling myself at least). Steel: cpm 154 hardened at 1950 degrees and cryo treated in a dry ice and kerosene slurry before tempering twice at 425...

I am an ex mechanic turned nerd (Systems Administrator... any more and your eyes will likely glaze over) that has always enjoyed making things with my hands. I especially enjoy working in metal and wood, which is one of the reasons that knife making has always been a dream of mine. Until...