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Thanks Boss, Murph, I was in a bind right at that time and didn't know what to do. Luckily I found an old used foil packet behind the oven and used that. I did put in a scrap of 440C with santanite on it with the blade to see for myself. The santanite came off real easy and clean and a good...

Looking good, Bud. Now you see why I get up @ 2 or3 every morning. I forged out a machete from that 1084 that you gave me osage scales, looks pretty good-works even better. later, Jerry

Thanks for all the help fellows. Jerry

I'm out of foil- Oven is heating up now-can I paint a 440C blade with santanite and HT ? I've done that with carbon steel but never with SS. Thanks for your answers---Jerry

Ah-ha--I'm not alone in this world--But still pointing. Good to see you getting some {frustration exersize} I get loads of it. Did Nadine laugh you away from the supper table? I would have. Your BUDDY Jerry

I am a custom interior finish carpenter. Mainly Muti-million $ homes and bistros, spiral stairs, wine lockers/coolers/racks. In home theater preps am one of five US installers of the open air radius glass sliding doors and everything else those crazy people can invent to make their house "one...

I heat the quench to 125-130 all the time. I believe everything would have been fine if I would quenched in the McCarr-11. Sat I went out and really molested a piece or re-bar,didn't leave it thick enough, boy is that thing ugly. But it is hard and sharp--12" blade 1 1/2 wide black scale...

I want to thank everyone for your comments, that is what makes this forum so great. Thanks a bunch--Jerry

What I was wondering about is warpage. Do you think stabilizing would cut out the warp if it is prone to? BTW thanks for posting the picture,got me off the hook. Maybe------Jerry

Hay Amcardon--I cain't post pictures. I tried again this morning for about2 hrs and it still won't work. I have one hunter ready for HT and I will put dogwood on it and get Murph to post it for me. Sorry I'm so dumb. Jerry

There are dogwoods all over the place down here. I cut one about 5 yrs ago, ripped it up with my chain saw then through the table saw, about 3/4 thick. Put in the shed to dry.Took it out this morning and run it through the planner to about 3/8". Gonna try some handles with it. Most likely...

Why don't you ever see any Dogwood scales? It is very pretty wood but I have never seen any on knives. Maybe it warps, like gum or something, I don't know. But I have some and will try it soon.

Les, I couldn't find the words but what you said is perfect. I don't know Robert but he seems to be a real common since guy and I would lesson to him anytime, Thank you Robert.

Guys I really thank you for your comments on this matter. LRB- I sure wish that I had used canola oil. Robert, I think I will get some vet grade min. oil, if for nothing else just to have it on hand. Kevin,I had 2 blades of 1075/1080 that didn't harden before and now I'm sort of leary of...

OK, A little background When I was a kid, about 7 or 8 years old, I made [forged] bolts, nuts and washers and all kind of brackets for my papa. and I really enjoyed it. Well, yesterday, I wasn't interested in grinding out another knife. So I told my bride that I would try my hand at...

Hay Bud, Glad to have you back. Jerry

Haven't thought about a chef's knife.I made me one a couple weeks ago and it cuts better than any knife that I have used.I can sharpen it up and see how it does. I have about 20' of that rope. I was thinking more like a 9" dagger type blade, serrated on one side and flat grind on the other...

Calvin, my thought too, so I'm thinking of serrated on one side and flat grind up to center on the other.That would give 2 options. this would be in 440-C or maybe 154-cm. They are going to want the best price possible so maybe a cord wrap handle and kydex sheath. Jerry

Thanks guys for the comments-I didn't think about GLWJ Robert, the first 2 will be hand filed. Chuck, that is what I thought I would do but the sharp edge would be on the near side for a right handed man. These knives will be used for quick and emergency cutting of 1 1/4 nylon rope. The...

I need to know if anyone makes knives with a serrated edge, and how do you grind them. I have an order for 2 and the customer said if they work good for his task then he will want 38 more. So I HAVE to learn. Thanks for all coments---Jerry