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    52100 steel

    Hey guys I have got a bunch of 52100 steel. I started working it tonight. Hard is not the word to describe this steel. Having a hard time working it. My idea was heating up to was heating up to 1500 degree. Which a magnate would not attach to eat. Put metal back in forge and cut the forge off to...
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    Blade Design

    hey guys, this is probley a silly question. at the rear of the blade some guys put a little notch in the blade close to the handle. whats the notch for? some knives have the notch and some dont.
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    Black Walnet Handles

    heys guys. i am still working on my first design and i have a question. i considered making my hande from Black Walnut. i got plenty and its been aired dried. But i never see anybody else use this wood. Is there a reason its not used or have I just not seen it?
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    which is the best way for a new guy

    im still reading and listening to everone i havent made my first knife yet but i have a question. undecided to try my hand at either a forged knife or stock removel using a belt sander. im guessing the only time you use a forge is when making a damacass blade. or using a forge when tempering...
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    Im the new dude

    Hey Guys. Im from North Carolina I am self employed with a welding and fabrication shop. i have been welding sence i was 19 years old now i am 46. been doing it for a long time. Life has been tuff for the last few years business and family. I dont have a hobby i been looking for something to do...
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