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Rambo lives on in this Rambo III copy! So, post 1988, at least. My bet would be on someone not-a-knifemaker but shop-skilled.

Here is one kinda like it, but the center letters appear different. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/us-wwii-kabar-type-fighting-knife-733-c-8ec4ac0b54 My guess is that this is a WWII-era copy of the "Kabar" military knife made under contract for the US gov't. That particular type of...

"Grohmann". Great shape! Gonna make a great user.

Book IV?? I'm excited. Exquisite swords, sir! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for your complete recovery from the surgery. I've had two surgeries myself, recently, so know it can take a bit out of one.

Very, very nice chopper! I agree with Ken. The lines flow beautifully.

A keyhole mechanical connection would allow the use of low temp silver bearing solder and avoid heat concerns. On a HT'd blade, drill the hole in the tang with a tile bit and open up with an abrasive disc. That said, I'd likely clamp the blade and riccasso in a drill press vise to act as a...

Sorry about not noticing no US sales when I mentioned Tobin. :(

Just FYI for all: I saw on IG that Tobin Machines (UK) is rolling out their newest rev of their rolling mill.

@Gliden07 Did you notice that down in the specs they claim the voltage is 380V vs the 240V in the header? Or am I missing something? Perhaps just the larger hammers need the industrial voltage?

I would want a website name and reassurances of a continuing source of spare parts were I to consider that hammer, or any hammer, for that matter. As for Chinese, it’s always a crapshoot. Due diligence…

Double Extra Improved Plow is the cable you should seek. It's 1084 IIRC. If you use "found" cable, unravel a bit and harden it. Then take a pair of pliers and snap the individual wires to make ceratin they harden. Also, make sure there is no cord/rope woven into the mix. I liked 2" cable back...

I'd be interested in the name on that "2000+ degree anti-scale goop," if you're willing, please and thank you! Edited to add: I see ATP 641 claims 2400F max. (Jantz) That might be interesting. I tried an ATP many years ago that was supposedly good to 2000F and it toasted the 440Cor ATS34 I was...

Welcome! Nice start!

Because the old HT instructions from the companies said "air or oil quench," for the most part, I would suspect. Followed by adhering to the worn concept that the faster the quench the better regardless the steel. Oil quenching wrapped stainless blades became an instant thing of the past when...

Thank you, sir.

The difficulty with the oil quench is the envelope. I did oil quench 440C and 154CM when I first started. I soon went to aluminum quench plates. Do you hold the package by the tang and cut the envelope away and then quench? Or dump the whole thing in the oil? It can be a PITA trying to get those...

It will definitely slot guards. Might need a few more passes than a bigger machine but it will get it done. That said, it's good it is R8. When you want a bigger mill it'll likely be R8, too, and you'll have collets. :) Whatever you get, Chris, once you know some mill work, you'll want to do...

Yeah, what Josh said - big Foredom with one or two handpieces of choice. Mine is 1/6HP SR motor with reverse, but even it has huge power compared to a Dremel. I got mine with dial control and a hanger and prefer it over a benchmount. Foot control might be interesting. It’s nice with the high...

Dental drills run at about 100K RPM and have little torque compared to a Dremel. You "peck", not "hog". The ones I have seen (and have) are all 1/16" bits. You might check out what's called a "micromotor" machine such as those sold by wood carving supply houses. They typically use collets and...

You are most welcome, sir!