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  1. theWeatherman

    2 Fighters/Bowies with sheaths

    I have two Fighters/Bowies available: 1) Steel: W2 with hamon Over all length: 14.75" Blade Length: ~9.25" Blade thickness: ~1/4" at the ricasso Guard: 416 stainless with scalloping Handle: polished g10, sharp clip Sash Carry sheath hand tooled and stitched by me. This hamon is more...
  2. theWeatherman

    Fighter Bowie with Hamon and Sheath

    For Sale: I have a fighter Bowie for sale. Using time, temp., geometry, and clay I was able to obtain a nice cloudy/whispy hamon with great activity. Hand polished guard lungs. Hand polished black linen micarta handle. The sheath is fully lined and tooled in the front, influenced by Paul...
  3. theWeatherman

    Avila Knives: 3 EDCs and a camp utility

    I have the last three EDC blades and sheaths for each knife. Steel: New Jersey Steel Baron 1095, differentially heat treat with temp and time. 1/8" thick, satin finish 6.125" over all length 2.75" blade length 1/8" 416 stainless pins Leather sheaths - horizontal cary, left or right...
  4. theWeatherman

    Two Hunters with Hamons

    Here are two of the knives that I finished this weekend. I have two that are exactly the same design because I was working on trying to get my hamons more controlled. I was having problems with blobby hamons so my buddy Ed Braun helped me out and showed me some clay up and gave me some...
  5. theWeatherman

    Using Anti-Scale compound for stainless (ATP) instead of foil?

    I was curious if anyone has used the ATP 641 for heat treating their stainless and had excellent results? -Brian-
  6. theWeatherman

    Light weight hunting, camp, kitchen knife (need to go)

    I have two knives that I have had sitting around in my inventory for a long time. These two knives are the same pattern. Made from 3/32" thick O-1. 4" blade measured from the tip to the edge of the scales. 8" overall length. Fist knife is cerakoted by Sawtooth Rifles in Fort Collins, CO...
  7. theWeatherman

    Round Knife Steel

    So I am planning on making a round knife for myself so I can use it for sheath making. I was told that L-6, M-4 or maybe 15n20. I am shooting for a hardness of 61~62RC. But I want 3/64" or 1/16" thick stock. I was curious if anyone knew where to find that stock size for L-6? I need it...
  8. theWeatherman

    Temp Rated SS foil for heat treating

    I need some suggestions about heat treat foil. 1) where to find foil rated above 2100F because I want to try Elmax? 2) how do you use the foil correctly? -Brian-
  9. theWeatherman

    Thanks for the help guys

    I wanted to thank you guys for your help. KT, Paul Long and Dwayne Puckett talked to me when I started with my first botched sheath thread. Helped out a lot. Took a while to find the little things that make it better, but it helped a lot.
  10. theWeatherman

    2 x 72 belts?

    So I have seen a lot of talk about just types of belts. I have been saving for a KMG. And realized that I have no idea what any of the belts people talk about for the 2 x 72 grinders. What do I need to know about the different types of belts? ( I have only used the Ceramic, AO, and...
  11. theWeatherman

    Thermal Cycle Scale?

    So I have found that I get this "thin scale" when I thermal cycle my blades. I put the blades in, hit the temp and then when it hits temp take them out and hang them so they can cool enough for me to touch and then continue again. This scale is really brittle, it starts to crack and then...
  12. theWeatherman

    Cerakoted Tactical Knives

    Grouping 3 knives here for sale. First one: 1/4" thick O-1, 5" blade, 11" over all length. Black micarta scales, with stainless corby bolts. Custom camo Cerakoting. Comes with a scout style sheath that is laced with kangaroo. $350 plus shipping USPS, paypal only, USA only...
  13. theWeatherman

    Light Weight Hunting Knife Cerakoted (reduced)

    Here is a light weight knife that I created for backpack hunters. Made out of 3/32" thick O-1 steel and Cerakoted by Sawtooth Rifles. Black G-10 scales with stainless pins. Knife weights only 2.3oz. Comes with a sheath. Asking: $150 ($12 shipping in USA) Payment: Paypal Only.
  14. theWeatherman

    Olivewood Handled Camp knife (reduced)

    5/32" O-1. Blade length 4". OAL 9.125" Olive Wood Handle scales. 1/8" 416SS pins. Comes with sheath pictured. Asking $150 ($12 shipping in USA and Paypal)
  15. theWeatherman

    Leather Sheath Progress

    Here are some pictures of the progress of my leather work. I am actually happy with how it is turning out. I will post some more photos that show the progress but this is what I have so far. Big shout out to KT and Paul Long for all the questions they answered, allowing me to get this far...
  16. theWeatherman

    Ceramic Coatings?

    So I saw a knife recently that had a ceramic coating on it and it was tumbled. I was wondering what you guys thought the coating could be. I have cerakoted some knives and it it really thing and I don't expect it to hold up to the tumbling. Anyone make a knife with a ceramic coating on it...
  17. theWeatherman

    Number 8 (#8) Round Punch?

    So I am looking for a round punch that will let me punch the holes in my retention straps of my sheaths for my studs. I think I need a number 8 but I am not sure. I get my studs from Tandy. But when I look for the punch I can only find the #7 and then it jumps to a #9. I think I need a 7/32"...
  18. theWeatherman

    Heat Treating for the 90 degree bend test

    So I know there is a couple different ways that would allow you to Heat Treat the blade to allow for the 90 Degree bend test for the JS test. However, I know that you can use a torch and edge quench and that would work but what about other methods to differentially Heat Treat that would allow...
  19. theWeatherman

    Quench plate sizes?

    So I have been thinking about getting some quench plates out of aluminum. I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions on the sizes? I don't want to get a small set for like $60 and then wish I got bigger, so I hope to hear about the little wishes and wants from you guys before I buy some...
  20. theWeatherman

    Want to Buy G11 Block for standing stick

    I am interested in finding a block of G11 that I could use for a sanding stick/block. thanks, Brian
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