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I have on one or two in the past. I may drill one up and weigh it against another non holy blank. Just to see the actual difference. 3/16" is just what I started with and liked it. I will probably try some other thicknesses in the future. I do like the beefy heavy duty look and feel, though...

Good advice from everyone, Thanks. The target price for the blades is going to be $125.00. Only the first one or two did I sell on the cheap. Even at 125.00 I think it represents a good value, and gives me room to increase prices when I feel confident that the work deserves it. A respirator is...

Thanks. I wish it was a variable speed. I don't always need that motor running at 3600 rpm. That makes the precision part of it a bit tricky at times. It is getting way easier and faster though.

Flat ground a few more blanks and hand filed for what seemed like an eternity. Knife making is hard WORK!

very interesting. I like seeing others inventions. You sir, just discovered yet another way to skin that cat.

Is that a bird bath?

The larger knife in the top of the last photo is for a 14 year old eagle scout who is taking it to Philmont for a 12 day hike. I'm looking forward to hearing how it does. He doesn't go for about a year, but wanted a good knife.

Well it's been a long day and I'm beat. Here is the end result. I ran out of new belts and tried making well used belts cut like new. That's impossible for those that don't know. It slowed me down for sure.

The wife and 4 kids are at the lake, and I got the house to myself. PARTY! Well a grinding party anyway. I'll take some pics today and post the progress later.

The bottom one has a feather pattern almost to the steel. Looks good.

I'm no expert, however I think it's awesome. Great classic style. Nice!

You're shop bench looks almost identical to mine. You have way better equipment sitting on it, but the bench looks the same. Great minds think alike.

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Who do you guys have make your makers mark stencils for you? Do you do it yourselves? What are the costs? I have some ideas and need a stencil made. Thanks guys.

A great question no doubt. I have never used a bolster. Try starting a new thread. The other guys here have tons of experience.

Number 5 and 6 together. I need to come up with a name for this design. I intend to keep making it. I'm thinking "Miller Knife Works" for a business name. 5 is on bottom. 6 is on top. I like the high flat grind of 6 better than the full flat grind of number 5.

Well number 5 is finished and made it out before I could take a pic. My friend has it and I'll snap one in the near future. This one, number 6, is almost identical. 3/16" thick 1095. 3.75" blade length, 8" OAL. Black and Gray G10 with gray liner. Forced patina with cold blue and bleach.

Beautiful work! You are getting really good. I like where you're headed.

Is this like a quick clot?