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  1. Randale

    Hello, new and young knife smith.

    Very Nice!
  2. Randale

    MOEN Knife Grinding Jig

    I have a basic Vevor jig that is working reasonably well for me. While I love elegant tools, the real question is whether the Moen is actually $625 better than what I am using right now...o_O Randale
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    MOEN Knife Grinding Jig

    If this is still available, what condition is the jig in currently? I've been pondering trying one of these. Thanks, Randale
  4. Randale

    Hardness Testing - Best Bang for the Buck

    After researching this and other forums, I am still confused about the best hardness testers for the serious hobby knife maker. Is the PHR-1 (Ames Model 1 knock off) accurate and reliable enough to be useful? Are the Grizzly and/or HR150A machines more accurate - and accurate enough to be...
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    Waterjet Blanks

    Thanks to both of you for the tip on the pin holes. I intentionally undersized the pin holes on the DXF drawing and plan to drill them to size. I would rather not disparage the vendor if this is the norm. I am going to try a batch from a different vendor and see how it compares first. The cuts...
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    New Guy from Santa Fe, New Mexico

    Retired. Relatively new to knife making as a hobby - quickly becoming an obsession. Also, relatively new to New Mexico after stints in Western Montana (30 years) and Southern Nevada (4 years.) Looking forward to tapping into the cumulative wisdom here in the forums. Randale
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    Waterjet Blanks

    I just received my first batch of waterjet cut blanks in 80CRV2 to try out the process. The blanks are covered in rust. While I understand the concept of "water" = rust, I am curious if this is the norm for most waterjet cutting services to deliver their product covered in rust. It seems that...
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