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The first 10 seconds of this video is the best explanation I have ever seen for why we move a knife blade up and down during the quench. https://fb.watch/qNFVCQG3iJ/

I love making any kind of Damascus, if you are a forge welding nerd like me you must see this...This is a new study from Larrin Thomas where he looks at Pattern Welded (Damascus) Steels and tests them in very interesting ways. He gets some unexpected results. Its very worth the time to watch...

I was teaching a forging class last weekend and as I was demonstrating how to keep a knife from looking like a banana I thought, "Why not make this demo an upswept old school kitchen knife". It turned out ok, I can see it being very useful in boning, breaking down or skinning an animal. I...

This is based on a knife my Dad had for years. He used it to cape out deer. I changed a few things but I am starting to like it more now. 1080 steel, Satin clear KG-Gun-Kote and python micarta handle. My mark was put on by my laser. The steel is not all splotchy like in the picture. I...

I wanted to see if you guys are interested in me posting some knife (making) specific testing on the Laser cutter I recently acquired. It is a 10W diode laser (Ortur Laser Master 3) and I familiar enough with its operation now to do some pretty in depth testing related to knife stuff. I will...

I have recently gained access to a hardness testing apparatus and I want to do some testing on my HT results. I know that it is good to grind the coupon down some before testing but my question is how much? I do not have precision capabilities to remove .003 at a time so are we talking about...

My son's buddy is finishing up Lineman's School and is in need of a Lineman's knife. I want to surpirse him by making one. It looks to me like a hawkbill knife with a notch on the back used to strip wire. Is the notch sharpened at all or just left flat so it can grip wire that has had the...

I am back to having to wear shorts in the shop. So much for cold-ageddon.

Blacksmith's Depot is a business in NC I buy supplies from time to time when Boss does not carry what I am looking for. I like using 1075 and they have a pretty good deal going right now on their 1075. 1.5x18" 3/16 thick for $8 a piece. Shipping was about $10 for the pieces I bought. Just...

Well its two days before Christmas, its gonna be butt cold here for the next few and my wife is in full panic mode that we are all gonna freeze in 15 degree weather. Add to that everyone in my house is sick so what is a man to do? Only one answer…Forge! I finally got my orders for Christmas...

I found a link to a knife pattern Pop's is giving away free right now. I know some makers are always looking for patterns, especially free ones. https://popsknife.supplies/products/lion-killer-pattern

I follow this guy on IG. He has come into a large supply of cubitron and trizact belts in the 6x160 size. If you can splice belts you could potentially get 6 2x72’s out of one. He is selling them for $10 a belt. That works out to about $1.60 for each 2x72. I do not know him personally so I...

Nevermind, I do not know why I bother...

Its no secret that I am addicted to burls. I have a couple of cherry burls coming so I am wondering what is the best way to cut a burl? I told the guy to cross cut the log above the burl and below the burl and bring me the whole thing and I will figure out how to cut it. So as a log sits...

I made this from Damascus cutoffs and copper scrap. Not too bad for a first try.

If I were not already committed to 2x72 I would have to consider this grinder. Its very well thought out.

That is the last time my post vise moves on me...No jokes about the welding, my 14 year old apprentice wanted to do the welding. Its solid for sure.

If you are looking for a HT Kiln this one might be worth investigating. It is computer controlled, though I do not know much about that controller. For the price I just thought I would put it out there. Looks brand new https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1008267426646133/

I am going to make a few puukkos. What is the traditional shape for the handle? I know its not round I am thinking more like an upside down teardrop shape?

https://coaliron.com/collections/hydraulic-forging-presses/products/digital-press-controller Thoughts?