Oct 29, 2008 · The multiple hardening lines are the end result of a multiple edge quench in goop: no magic, just luck with a first blade and remembered what happened ("went wrong") with that quench.

Nov 17, 2012 · So I'm trying to solder (butt end) a couple silver rings, 1mm thick, Sterling, using "easy" silver solder. I cleaned my area, applied a thin layer of paste flux, cut a small thin section of solder …

Apr 26, 2016 · You do not want to quench the handle tangs, so an edge quench in the goop with the handle tangs hanging down might work. IF you use a steel that hardens well in goop, which limits …

Jan 10, 2004 · Anyone have any insight or tutorials on Japanese Cord wrapping knife handles...???[dunno] Looks a lot more complicated then any macramé knot I ever made..!!

May 2, 2016 · I'll be building a ribbon burner powered forge next. It'll be 24" deep so I can heat treat brush blades (I don't have a place to put an Evenheat or Paragon if I bought one). It must perform at …

Jan 1, 2011 · Ive got a knife that has a CA glue finish and its well over 2 years old and has been used in the hot and wet, cold and wet, cold and dry and hot and dry. Its been used with gloves of all sorts. Its …

Dec 14, 2025 · I have a rare small anvil by John Brooks, England, 1952, 11LB, with hardwood base. Weight: 11lb = 5kg, length 23,7cm, width 9,3cm, height 10,8cm. Stand: without base, 14,7xW12x …

Nov 3, 2018 · I recently scored a sword HT rig from fellow forumite Dennis McAdams, based on the highly successful one built by Jesus Hernandez. While I know I can use decalescence, and I'm pretty …

Nov 15, 2017 · Hello All, So when building a round type forge lets say out of a air tank or a propane tank, why do I see some builds with the burners at 10 or 2 o'clock on the forge? What is the benefit of …

Aug 30, 2017 · I may have put the title wrong which I apologize for, but how does one go about obtaining the title of master blacksmith status? I'm sure there is an apprentice, journeymen, master path like in …