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Hey Bruce, I've really enjoyed your WIP's in the past and learned a lot from them. Isn't it about time for a new one? Please...... Steve Hostetler

Hi, just finished this for a customer. N695 blade heat treated to 60hrc Sheephorn scales with SS corby bolts SS thong hole 8-10oz Wicket& Craig sheath with Chicago screw to prevent seperation Comments and criticism welcomed. Thanks Steve Hostetler

Does anybody have a reliable source for ATS 34? Seems that Admiral discontinued this steel. Also, any source for 1/2" thick as for an integral? thanks Steve

Hi All, i found out awhile ago that Admiral Steel has stopped carrying ATS34. They seem t be the only one around that stocked it. Anybody have another supplier? Also, anybody have a source for 1/2 to 5/8 thick Ss blade steel for an integral? Thanks, Steve Hostetler

The Arizona Knife Collectors Association (AKCA) July Shop Tour is this Saturday, July 13th at William Withersby shop in Cottonwood. William will be demonstrating making damascus steel from the perspective of a novice. By the way, William’s shop is an old adobe blacksmith shop. How cool is...

The Arizona Knife Collectors Association (AKCA) June Shop Tour is this Saturday, June 22nd at Steve Hostetler’s shop in Parks off of I-40 exit 178. Steve is going to demonstrate finishing a heat treated blade to a mirror finish with stainless bolsters and Mother of Pearl scales. Steve’s shop...

This Thursday is the monthly AKCA meeting. The evenings presentation will be about German Daggers by Brian Quinn. All knife aficionados are welcome! Come on down and meet some fellow knife enthusiasts and hear Brian’s talk about the German Daggers. AKCA Meetings are held the third...

I've never tried to sell a knife here, so this is a first for me! Linerlock folder by Steve Hostetler, Parks, AZ Blade - ATS34, HRC tested at 60-61 Liners. - Anodized, jeweled .045 Titanium Back spine - Anodized Titanium Scales - Great looking Mother Of Pearl Bolsters...

Bruce, When are you doing the next WIP? I'm in withdrawal!! I realize they take some time, and I know that others besides myself really apprciate your efforts. I learn so much with each one. Looking for the next one. Regards, Steve Hostetler

OK It's time to buy some more ATS34, but Admiral is out of the sizes I need (3/32, 1/8, and 5/32). So, who else stocks ATS34 besides Admiral? My second question. Now that Crucible is gone, who at Niagra do you order from? All I saw for websites is the corperate ones. Thanks in advance...

Hi, I recently acquired a hand crank American/St Louis leather splitter. It looks like it is missing a few parts for the blade adjustment, but I can't be sure because I've never seen one from the back side. Could one of you guys post some pic's of the blade area of the machine? Second, it...

Paul, I'm in the process of making a pouch sheath lined with deer skin. I purchased the deer from your source (I forget their name). The sheath is VERY "grippy" ro sticky holding the knife VERY securely. You really have to tug on it to get it out. Is this normal? Do I need to allow more space...

I need a little help with my linerlock folders. I've got 7 or 8 under my belt now and in general am satisfied with them except for 2 of them that have a lock that jams. On these 2 the lock bar jams and takes "excessive" force to open unlike the others. I generally wind up using a piece of...

Question for those knowledgable about pantographs........ I have a chance to pick up a Gorton 3U pantograph that looks to be in good shape. Are these suitable for making interframe folders? Any points to be on the lookout for? Are parts such as collets, cutters, etc readily available...