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Hi Garrett! Sorry I missed this until now.
"After 80crv2 do you have any recommendations on …In: Steel choice
11 months ago
Hi Garrett!
That can be a tricky answer. Why? because it's not a "one size fits all&quo …In: Handle scales and bolsters
1 year ago
When you just wanna cry!
Had a good client stop in a few days ago, and he was acting kinda sheepi …In: One of those days....
2 years ago
I had one of my "good" days yesterday! I had/have a number of blades that have been heat- …In: Belt Choices can save $$$$
2 years ago
First, let me say... ever since the NFL allowed its players to kneel for the National Anthem.... I h …In: SuperBowl Rant
2 years ago
2 years ago
Here in Great Falls, Montana..... Last night was so cold that my digital indoor/outdoor thermometer …In: Winter
2 years ago
I wanted to wish everyone MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I've been battling with my "illnesses". …In: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
2 years ago
OK.... I think we all have our personal favorites, and hopefully others will chime in, but let' …In: Anvil purchase
2 years ago
I would have to agree with the "Buy Once....Cry Once" mindset, ESPECIALLY when it comes to …In: Anvil purchase
2 years ago
The exact wording in the JS testing rules/form are: "In order to adhere to blade length requir …In: JS testing
2 years ago
Thought I'd share where I am now getting my Anhydrous Borax, which I use for forge welding flux …In: Where to get Anhydrous Borax
2 years ago
I like it Matt! Just a thought.... be very careful about changing your mark down the line.
There …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
2 years ago
For passing his ABS JS performance test!
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of overseeing/co …In: Congratualtions Matt Kirby!
2 years ago
What am I talking about? Bladesmithing/Knifemaking and ETHICS, and this "Forged in Fire" …In: I knew it was coming...It has...and it TICKS ME OFF!
2 years ago
Too two very kind individuals who have sewn financial seeds into the KMT Forms! MANY THANKS to Ma …In: Thanks are due!
2 years ago
And by "Them" I mean new KMT videos! Mainly due to my health status, and in very minor p …In: Finally....We're working on them.....
2 years ago
First.... you need to understand that you are on a forum of CUSTOM Knifemakers/Bladesmiths.
Firs …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
2 years ago
Hey Matt!
I just wanted to sincerely thank you for not only taking this journey, but for making t …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Yep! Any blower that is a "shaded pole" type doesn't last long if there is ANY back …In: Electric Forge Blowers
2 years ago
Absolutely Invaluable information! ANYONE planning on testing for JS needs to read/keep and eye on …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Well, after a good 20+ year run, the blower on my propane welding forge finally gave up the ghost. …In: Electric Forge Blowers
2 years ago
Just a couple of my thoughts, based on many times supervising JS and MS tests. Handle: Put on a r …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Hey Matt! Many Thanks for taking us through your experiences! I think that sometimes, in today& …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Very good information Matt! I'm currently in an ongoing email conversation with a young man …In: Do More Than You Read.....
2 years ago
Hey Matt!
When I purchased my Say-Mak hammer, I paid the extra money for a set of those type dies …In: Power Hammer Dies
3 years ago
Recently a topic that popped up on the ABS forums, and prompted me to write this post.
Often …In: Cable for Damascus/Blades
3 years ago
Hi Matt! I still do like the induction forge. That being said, it's not the "end all &q …In: My new Induction Forge
3 years ago
There have been volumes and volumes written throughout modern history, that attempt to answer those …In: Damascus Steel
3 years ago
I'll get a pic and post it later of the way mine is setup, but I think much depends on the indi …In: Post/Leg Vise Setup
3 years ago
Looks great Matt! Every time I build or re-build a forge, I try "new" things. Sometimes …In: First Vertical Forge Build
3 years ago
Well, here it is Christmas Eve 2022! Here's hoping that everyone has a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, a …In: Merry Christmas to Everyone!
3 years ago
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving day, filled with Family, friends, food, and Love! The list …In: Happy Thanksgiving!
3 years ago
Hi Vic!
8670 has been around for a long time, and I can remember experimenting with it during my …In: 8670 steel
3 years ago
After teaching a recent Damascus class, I noticed that the welding forge wasn't heating as wel …In: The broken forge blues
3 years ago
I appreciate the concern for me! There are times that this junk gets me down into the mullygrubs.... …In: Just back from Seattle
3 years ago
Hey Bruce! My guess is that even if we did grind up liberals/democrats for projectiles…. They alwa …In: Just back from Seattle
3 years ago
Since covid went away, Cindy and I have been traveling every quarter for me to see Doctors in Seattl …In: Just back from Seattle
3 years ago
This is a REALLY good thing to bring up! Just so everyone else knows, Vic sent me some text message …In: Plate laminations?
3 years ago
Just throwing it out there for discussion..... what type of oven do you prefer for tempering...and …In: Oven types to use for tempering?
3 years ago
Thanks Tim! YOU DA MAN!! 🙂 Hope everyone finds these videos useful, and if you have any tips on t …In: The Caffrey Platen Video
3 years ago
Quote from Craig d on August 8, 2022, 7:09 am
Quack, quack. Sizzle on the grill, if it's chill …In: Woke up to a feeling this morning...
3 years ago
I got up this morning, got dressed, and let the dogs out..... when I stepped outside, there was th …In: Woke up to a feeling this morning...
3 years ago
I sure hope other chime in on this one. I'm a stamp guy (meaning that I hot stamp most blades) …In: Damascus
3 years ago
I I remember correctly, JB has a fairly high temp rating? I typically use Acraglas to "glue&q …In: Replace Glass Platen
3 years ago
I really like that idea/mark (K~Kirby)! I have a gentleman here in the shop right now, and we di …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
3 years ago
OH Yeah! I toted many a full bucket of mistakes to the scrapyard in my time. Like the old saying g …In: First Bucket of Shame
3 years ago
Haven't seen much activity the past few days. Everybody still doing OK? I've been abs …In: Been awfully quiet around here
3 years ago
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