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From your experience, how long do you like to let tusk/bark scales set around before using them? Ma …In: Mammoth
8 months ago
I was invited to two different Super Bowl parties here in town. Haven't watched a game all yea …In: SuperBowl Rant
2 years ago
It's been stacking up snow down here so it hasn't been too cold yet. Keep that cold up no …In: Winter
2 years ago
Thought I'd share a disc grinder upgrade that actually made using the darn thing enjoyable.
Ha …In: Nielsen Design Disc
2 years ago
2 years ago
To be honest, I hadn't given any thought to the possibilities you mentioned. Thanks for sharin …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
2 years ago
I decided it was time to start marking my blades with a different stencil. The first picture is wha …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
2 years ago
I'm headed down to SLC to check out the Blade Show West again this year. Anyone else planning …In: Blade Show West 2023
2 years ago
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I'd love to see questions/comments/discussion if anyone is interested and will keep an eye on t …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
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A quick picture of #8 and #9 before testing and final finish. The one on the right is the one I eve …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Well, I said that #7 was going to made for the official performance test. I was wrong.
I decided t …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Thank you very much Ed for taking the time to conduct my performance test!! This has been a goal of …In: Congratualtions Matt Kirby!
2 years ago
Well, I've had an absolute blast testing these knives and the things I've learned so far a …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Knife #5 performed well. Info:
Micarta, 1 copper pin, and 1/4" lanyard tubing
All measure …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Here's something that may or may not be interesting to some of you.
I like to thermal cycle 3 …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
#5 has been forged, annealed, and rough ground. I'll run it through the HT process today and t …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Since I showed a bit of disappointment in my last post I thought we better turn things around.
Here …In: Perfect Heat Treat
2 years ago
Update! I've tested #3 and #4 and I have mixed feelings about the results.....
Knife #3 - Ove …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Wow! How do we go about combatting this kind of stuff?
Carnival knives. I'm sure seeing a …In: I knew it was coming...It has...and it TICKS ME OFF!
2 years ago
I've been overthinking where and how I wanted to mount this vise for way too long. Finally dec …In: Post/Leg Vise Setup
2 years ago
Many thanks for the above post Ed. I noticed that whoever it was hasn't re-introduced themselv …In: Marking your Blades.... My Thoughts
2 years ago
I'll keep an eye on the KMT page to add this video to my collection!
I watched the original b …In: Finally....We're working on them.....
2 years ago
Hey Ed,
You're welcome! I really do appreciate having a no nonsense forum to hang out with no …In: Thanks are due!
2 years ago
Good morning!
I'm finally back home and ready to pick up where I left off.
Even though having …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
You bet Ed! It's forced personal accountability to stay focused on the task at hand by knowing …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Quick update....I decided to forge another performance knife (#4) and test two of them side by side. …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Work has been keeping me on my toes lately, but I hope to run #3 through the ringer sometime this we …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Knife #2 outperformed #1 in every category of the performance test. After one successful rope cut a …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Drilled pin and lanyard holes in handle and finished up final tempering before bed last night. I pl …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Wish I had a good recommendation to share. I put a Dayton squirrel cage on mine because the Depot w …In: Electric Forge Blowers
2 years ago
Knife #2:
Forging complete late last night and it's sitting on the bench waiting for some atte …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Thank you for the feedback. I'll put the advice into practice!
Lesson learned on the handle m …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Thought I'd add the info I'm logging in a spreadsheet for all blades in preparation for my …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Blade #1 outperformed my expectations! This "recipe" should serve as a solid baseline for …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Time for bed. Knife is finish ground, handle wrapped, sharpened, and ready to test after work tomor …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
I've decided it's time to get serious about a JS performance test knife and thought I' …In: JS Performance Test Knife
2 years ago
Yikes! From what I'm learning via performance testing in my shop, I'd never roll the dice …In: Do More Than You Read.....
2 years ago
We're very fortunate to live in an era where information on virtually any topic is available to …In: Do More Than You Read.....
2 years ago
Thanks for the info Ed. I was concerned about that die being too severe as you mentioned. I do lov …In: Power Hammer Dies
3 years ago
3 years ago
I use a gas kitchen oven with a few fire bricks in the bottom for tempering.
My toaster oven only g …In: Oven types to use for tempering?
3 years ago
I currently have a set of flat dies and separate drawing dies for my 106# Anyang. The flat dies wit …In: Power Hammer Dies
3 years ago
This is exactly what I was wondering about and answered all of my questions. Thank you! In: My new Induction Forge
3 years ago
Quote from Ed Caffrey on February 21, 2023, 1:56 pm
The "unique properties" that have ma …In: Damascus Steel
3 years ago
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