just a bit, although i did not make up the 11 or 13 day heat treat schedule and what the knife could do.
i am finding that the steel(1084,52100,O1) for the blade is not expensive and is not the major cost when you factor in all other supplies. i understand that nothing is easy or given to us in this life.
yes i find ALL belt sanders very high priced once you add KMG or "industrial grade" to the name. however, they are used by such a small market that there is no market pressure to bring the price down. the Wilmont 2x72 Lil buddy for $999 ready to plug in the wall seems to be the best deal for a 3 wheel out there right now
that might be a good idea for a thread or stickey, BASIC KNIFE SHOP for $100, $500, 1500, $3000, and no price ceiling.
like several others, I bring stuff to the office so I can use an industrial band saw, drill press, MIG welder, hardness tester. and I also have industrial scrap bins to look thru for angle iron, cold rolled flat stock, "excess equipment"(wire, terminals, screws, nuts, bolts, work benches, chairs, storage stuff) and rare finds( 1" thick 5" diameter piece of 440C, 3/8"x 2" x 5" of cpm9sv)
i guess i am taking the flu i have out on the rest of ya. i enjoy the forum and the conversation and dont mean to be a party pooper.
scott