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If it's ok, I'd add in ebay for a place to look for book bargains. I have a vague wish list and every now and then good ones will show up for very moderate prices. I agree, there's some stuff I'd prefer in nice condition, but if the price is right there can be gold between the covers of an...

Hi Kevin, Thanks for the effort over the last year. I have no idea if it's even reasonable to mention, but I'll comment. Understanding marquenching came to mind. I looked back at comments you made at other places and it's a tough topic for me to sort through. Maybe bainite comments and...

I would second the recommendation for Don Robinson's 'Slipjoints My Way'. I believe it also has a pattern in it. You don't have to give up your liner lock methods, should easily adapt to the slipjoint.

I think there is some truth here. If the science didn't happen, it probably couldn't be called heat treating, but there're likely many artful ways to skin a cat. What if the word 'art' though were substituted for 'job', 'calling', 'soul', etc., the comments would still be valid. Maybe heat...

Nice effect Ed with the texturing and anodizing. Thanks for showing it. Craig

Thanks for the great pictures Fred and the constructive feedback Kevin. Take care, Craig

Thanks Kevin. I think definitely part of the tool box. I read through it a bunch of times and have questions, but I think you have the answers mixed already. Thanks again, Craig

It does help Kevin, thanks. I can start to appreciate how it's a bit different than the intentions of the other processes. Take care, Craig

The various subjects and pointers are very much appreciated. I couldn't help but come back to this comment and think it would be a helpful topic or subtopic to consider, at least for me. Take care, Craig

Hey Jim, That works out great. Next batch, throw something in with forge scale on it and see if it works on that too. Maybe, if you don't need a piece right away, you could save a bunch of elbow grease cleaning up scale. Thanks for the pictures, Craig

I'd agree with Brad and Jim here that Ed's class and the whole experience are well worth it. It took me a pretty good bit of effort to get out to Ed's place. The doubts were erased in a minute and I wondered why I hadn't done it earlier. On my visit, we were winding down on the first day, Ed...

I've seen it on a bar of 1084 1"x1/4". I believe it had .86% carbon, but a fair bit more manganese than the link material. Anyway it was just a thermal cycling demo. Two samples water quenched with visible differences in the appearance of the grain. Anyway, though the crack had to be completed...

Thanks David C., that seems like a good sized sampling. It seems to fit in with the link in the first post where the authors used 1095 that is reported as having a carbon content that's quite a bit lower than might be thought. Take care, Craig

Is it just the manufacturer specs on the steel that make water quenching recommended, or does the structural balance of the scandi grind have anything to do with it. Are there any other grind styles that would be appropriate for water quenching. So much to learn, Craig

I know I shouldn't revisit, because it can only come across as stirring, but.... It seems like the only thing that's clear is this is a world of variety. It's not so clear that any explanation has been made about the word intrinsic. I like preferences, differences, etc., but get a little hung...

Hmmm, lots of assumptions, I think the main one being, more steel equals more strength. It's been mentioned earlier, but isn't taking a full tang knife to the drill press to skeletonize under the scales a version of purposely weakening a full tang. Also, could be part of changing a bar of steel...

Really versatile lineup. I also noticed you put up a very nice EBK for your latest victory auction. Safe travels and have a great show, Craig

Ok, I admit, I threw in the vote for more info. I'd like to make a couple quick comments, if it's alright. First, I'd imagine the potential for you to offer relevant information might be trusted, if for no other reason than you're a moderator. And, second, I think pieces of the puzzle would be...

Hope it's not too late to put in a yes vote. I, for one, appreciate the tidbits that seem to start the bickering. So much of the info just isn't available elsewhere. No need to agree, but I think it's easier just to say thanks for the time and willingness to pass along hard earned info. Thanks...

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.