Recent content by bwurwarg

Thanks for all the input so far; very informative. So the next question is how does one go about rounding or smoothing out the spine? Stones?

Thanks for the extra info on the softened edges.

Not if you're just getting into learning about knives and haven't experienced nice rounded edges...

I've read a few times about rounded spines, from them coming from the smith that way as if it's a sign of quality, or people rounding the spine on stones later. What's appealing about a rounded spine - is it performance or aesthetics, or something else?

I haven't, but I will. Thanks.

I've read about how important having a good heat treatment for you knife is, and I've read things like, "the heat treatment and temper are so good on so-and-so's knives (or not so good)", but how do you know when it's good or bad? What characteristics are you feeling/looking for when you decide...

Hi everyone. Been lurking here for a bit, watching some videos, and other misc. blogs and such trying to slowly learn about knives. I've only got a few K sabatiers passed on to me from my uncle, and some random crap knives I've picked up from places that shall not be named, so I've got a long...

Hi everyone. Been lurking here for a bit, watching some videos, and other misc. blogs and such trying to slowly learn about knives. I've only got a few K sabatiers passed on to me from my uncle, and some random crap knives I've picked up from places that shall not be named, so I've got a long...