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There semi finished blanks, not heat treated. The blanks were only $2.99 each! Couldn't buy the steel to make them for that! They actually look pretty good. I plan on grinding the handles differently to make them my own. Need to get heat treat though

I bought some 7CR17mov SS blanks that are close to finish ground. Does anyone have a recipe to harden this stuff? So far online they compare it a lot to 440A.But the internet being the internet there are some other opinions. I trust you guys way more. So if you know please let me know. THANKS!!

I like the low layered too. Everyone lately wants to do 1000 layers! This was a low layered boneing/fillet that I twisted. Was made from a drop from a buddies shop. I called it "Tiger Tail Twist" in honer of that show that was on when I built it (never watched it but my GF did), name was a joke...

I will try this on the next one for sure! This would have been the way to go if it would polish out to the finish I want!

This is the label. No percentages but the Hydrochloric acid is the smallest amount if the ingredients work like food ingredient labels?

EXACTLY!! Ferric is Hydrochloric Acid Light!! LOL!!

So has anyone tried this stuff for etching Damascus? I have a couple people on my area that use it and swear by it! Ive always used Ferric and then added the Instant coffee after I get decent results but not consistent? The guys in my area that use it tell me their results are consistent and...

Well its finally done except for a sharpening! This one was fun! Did what I wanted to do and salvaged a piece that I wasn't going to finish because I didn't like the way it was headed! Some redesign and grinder work and now I like it!! LOL!!

All glued up. Looking good started putting the Tru-Oil on the handle really made the striping in Maple "POP"! I'm liking the way it's heading. Another 200 coats of Tru-Oil and it will be done!! LOL!!

So you mix Tru-Oil and Armour Oil? If that's the case what's the ratio? Thanks!

Yeah thats what I've been using! I like the finish but a week to finish off the scales is gotten nuts! I was looking for something I could put on once or twice and be done!

What's everybody using to finish wood off for a topcoat? The stuff I had dried up so I chucked it! I can't remember the name of it! It worked good but I had to put like 10 coats on! This is going to go on some stabilized Maple. So it's more for looks than anything! I prefer something in a...

All glued up! Still need to drill hole in handle for pin. I left the blotchyness on the blade kinda gives it a faux patina before the patina LOL!! Once I get some shine-juice on the handle it should bring it all together!! Fingers crossed!!

Stone washed blade now. May have to redo it there is some banding on the other side I don't know if I like it?

I had some Indian Damascus that I bought early on before I knew anything about it! Well after lots of don't use it for a knife! I decided to use it for some guards. Stuff looks good but again I don't think I would trust it for a Blade! What do you guys think?

Finally all done!! THANK GOD!! So guess what happens someone saw this knife and wants another one!! More Antlers in my future!! I learned a lot and will adjust the build accordingly!! Price too!! Happy for the business though!

I had the Maple handle pretty much made liked the figuring but wanted something a bit different. Decided to cut out the bottom of the handle and epoxy a piece of Mahogany in to make it different! Then I just sanded it down to match the Maple. I've been getting bored with the same ole stuff so...

I decided to stabilize the handle wanted a little bit of color. Belive it or not that is Blue! Couple more ideas I'm gonna try! Hopefully it will make my first Bowie a little different than the norm!

First, let me say I'm not a big fan of Bowie knives, but I feel like there a right of passage kinda like a Railroad Spike knife! So I've been working on my first Bowie style knife. Handle is shaped quite a bit, is made from Maple and Mahogany, Damascus guard and a 1084 forged blade. Still a ways...