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    When I read a knife has been "Hot blued" I like the way this looks

    I have blued about every way under the sun. I prefer hot blueing, I use Oxynate 7 salts from Brownells. You get a beautifull black/almost dark blue finish. The finish reflects the finish you put on the steel. IE if you blast parts you get a matte black, if polish the parts you get a polished...
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    Knifemaker estate sale

    Donation inbound. Chris
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    Power hammers and vaporized oil

    Good to know, thanks for sharing that. Chris
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    Question on vertical forges

    Building a vertical forge if you want to do damascus is definitely the way to go. Yes blown is still the way to go on a vertical forge IMO. Yes input at the bottom and at a slight angle is best for a swirling type of atmosphere. I personally went with Koawool and Satanite coating of about...
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    World's best thread about grinders...

    A new grinder I have been working on.
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    Beer Protector

    Would make a great necker, make a nice kydex sheath for neck wear and you could not make enough of them. Chris
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    Now that's service!!

    Yep I got my stencils from Ern #2 and am very pleased also. Chris
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    got my plate quench almost ready

    Nice, that should suck the heat out of the blade in a jiffy. I still need to make mine one day. Chris
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    How Young is too young

    I agree with Tom, work on a craft project with them if you can keep there interest. Unfortunately my child is only 16 months old. When he is old enough I plan to do exactly what Tom suggests and take time to show shop safety with hand tools. Chris
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    Damascus Art Dagger

    Pretty good looking first knife, Of course I am sure alot of direction from Dad helped. Chris
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    1911 picture thread

    Alright heres several of mine. The 1911 really is the best pistol platform out there IMO. Chris
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    1911 picture thread

    In another life i used to build 1911's, did not allow me to be creative enough though. Newt those 1911 knives are the cats ass, I really like how the guard is in the shape of a hammer. I got a few friends who would kill for one of those. Oh nice 1911 also, I Like the frontstrap treatment. Chris
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    John I received the damascus you sent today, Boy this looks like nice stuff. Thanks so much, I...

    John I received the damascus you sent today, Boy this looks like nice stuff. Thanks so much, I now need to sharpen my folder making skills so I can do this stuff some justice. Chris W.
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    San Mai Fighter.......

    Now thats a looker, love the texturing on the spine and the guard. Really helps set it off. Chris
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    Just about finished

    Art Great looking set of knives there, that top one would be a great Every day carry Chris
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    Uli Hennicke- Damascus W Ivory Folder

    Man those Uli knives are so sleek looking. Chris
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    Trying Something New

    Mike Excellent I love it, That is one nice looking knife. I really like how you captured the stag with the pewter. Is that your idea or is that an old trick I just have not seen before. Chris
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    CCT Stone-Washed Finish

    Slick looking little folder. Chris
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    Knife Dogs Paracord knife lanyard giveaway

    Sure I am in Chris
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    Two knives i recently finished

    Both look stunning. Chris
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