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    Warped a blade...I'm sweating it now

    So my third knife is heat treated and it warped in the process. Being a new maker, I was not fully prepared for dealing with a warp so I did what I could. I sandwiched it between two steel blocks during my first temper cycle. It didn't straighten out. I bought a toaster oven today and I have...
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    Antler handle, your opinions to dye this shed

    Hello Everyone I found a Mulie Antler shed recently that I am using on a stub tang knife. It is bleached but not chalky. I have researched different methods of staining antler including using wood stains, leather dyes, scorching, and potassium permanganate. What I haven't found much of is...
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    My Second Knife and Sheath...looking for critique

    Hi All I know some of you belonging to a couple of other sites will have seen this knife. I am posting here and asking for critique to improve as much as I can from knife to knife...gimme the bad and the good. I appreciate all input. 3/16" 1084 8 1/2" Overall 3 3/4" Blade...
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    My First Knife and Sheath Completed

    Hi Everyone Here are some pics of my first knife and sheath. The knife is 7 1/2" long with a 3" blade made from O1 steel (stock removal). Tigerwood scales and 1/8" brass pins. I used hand files and sandpaper for this one with the exception of a drill press and a 4 x 36 belt sander for...
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