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In general, and of course there are many notable exceptions: but it seems that guys that stock remove like to hollow grind and guys that forge like to flat grind. Why is this? Hopefully this can be a fun discussion topic for a Friday. I guess I'm odd...I stock remove and almost...

Hey Dawgs, I have a goal to go pro this year an am gathering information prior to making it official. I want to put a dedicated shop on my property and purchase some equipment. I would like any advice you guys have and specifically on tax situations on the new building/equipment and how you...

I am working with cpm m4 for the first time. I've got a beefy folder blade ready to send to Peters for HT. What would be the range of recommended hardness for a small or large blade in this material? Thanks

Howdy, I have been working with 3V a little recently and I really like this steel. Not bad on the belts and finishes up nicely. My question is on corrosion prevention. What are my options as far as bluing etc? What have you used with success? Methods or specific products would be most...

Lately I have been ending up with a blade that is not ground evenly....thinner on the middle and usually thicker close to the tang. What am I doing wrong and how is best to correct this?

Guys, please offer some advice how to properly use a groover. Each time I've tried to use mine I've made a real mess. The "blade" just wants to gouge in the leather or not cut at all. I've even gotten a couple new blades and still the same problems. I can use an edger and an awl just fine...

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi. This is a really great site, and I very much appreciate all the participation. I'll probably just poke around and try to learn something. David