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Hey Guys, Does anybody have advice on cleaning up flats after heat treat..specifically folder blades but fixed blades as well. It's always hard to get my W2 cleaned up after a clay heat treat. Thanks! Jamie

First, I would like to thank everybody that has contributed so much knowledge to this forum. It has helped me tons! Many thanks. Now for my question. I use Parks 50 to quench my 1095 and W2. Is there any harm to storing the parks in a plastic bucket compared to the metal one? I know its...

Thanks Darrin! Jamie

Hi all, I am wanting to try my hand at heat treating some 1095 for my folders. However, I am confused. I am trying to get a hamon and I understand how tedius that can be but. My confusion is that I see all this stuff about normalizing first. Is this just if your forging the stock? I was...

Thanks for the input fellows. I don't want to grind to zero, so I will do the back bevel. Jamie

I'm just starting my first chisel grind for giggles and have a couple of questions. Can you grind down to about .015 to .017 and then put a symmetrical edge on it? How do those of you who chisel grind do you main edge? Thanks Jamie

Thanks for all the input and advice. It's going on my short list for sure. I'm glad you touched on the horizontal mounting. I was wondering about that. It seems that for flattening parts horizontal would be best. That way you have gravity working in your favor. Mr Coe , I'm heading to your...

I am looking into getting a varible speed disk grinder to help flatten parts. I buy my steel percision ground and Im not looking at removing much stock with this grinder. I was wondering if there are any tips that I need to know or do I need to do something else. Thanks, Jamie

Does anybody make an adjustable tool rest for the Bader? Thanks Jamie

Hey guys, I was just wanting to know more about draw filing. Are any makers using this method? Is anyone making tactical folders using this method? Any pics? I was thinking about trying my hand at it some time. Thanks Jamie

Looks nice. I really like that size.

Taking the overall attraction out of the picture because it can be subjective. For Folders =I like a really good blade to handle ratio. I dont like it when the handle looks much longer or larger than the blade. This takes a little more forethought when designing but it's worth it...

Can we purchase these new Bali kits yet? :D

Looks great! It'a all about the design and that is a nice one. Jamie

Well I was at Andy's shop the other day and he was working on some flipper folder orders and I was not able to talk him out of one. However, he was finishing this neck knife and another one for a local charity. I was able to score this one and it's an awesome neck knife. Thanks for looking. Jamie

Thanks for the answers. I will save some here and go with the cheaper ones. Jamie

Hi All, As I mentioned before I am brand new to making and trying to get my shop in order. I am looking for some drill presses but I am getting a little confused. Whats the difference btw a $250(Delta) and say a $500(Jet)? Is the Jet worth more or get one of each or something else...

Hi Everyone, I am new to knifemaking myself. I ground my first blade on Wednesday. I am working with a part time maker with awesome skills. It is helping to shorten the learning curve. I have a brand new grinder on the way and many other things to purchase and learn. I am looking forward...

I got this one from Frank a little while back and I am just now getting to post some pics. This is an awesome knife. The fit , finish and lock up are amoung the best. Frank really knows what he is doing. This is his first handrubbed finish and it turned out great. He even put a little cf inlay...

Welcome Ken! Glad to see you here too. Jamie