Recent content by Seth0941

Just checked my mail and the new scales are in! I like these much more! This is going to be the set I go with. They are Bocote.

So I got my pin and one set of the scales in. I think the scales are to thin, they are 1/4" x 2" x 6" and the second set I ordered are 5.5" x 1.9" x 3/8" so I think they will work better. I can use the first set if I use a spacer of some kind (what would be good for this?). In the photo below...

So last-night I ordered some mosaic pins and new scales just in case I don't like the laminated ones. Now I just need to get the glue. If this turns out okay, I will be doing a few more and then step up to building a knife from stock. When installing the pins do you drill the hole one size...

I just bought that Harbor freight 1X30 bench top belt sander and I also have a worksharp knife sharpener. Aside from that I will be trying to figure it out as I go. I have not given any thought to the finish yet (I am not that optimistic) The blade is 440SS and is guaranteed to have HRC of...

I just got this set for $70. New in the box still wrapped in plastic!

Still looking, have any ideas?

Okay, so I just got a "blank" off of the "bay" to practice making handles on. It was cheap and kinda cool looking (to me anyway) and I will probably give it away when I am done. I also ordered some scales too (see photos below). Anyone have any advice? I am going to use the push together style...

:bliss: That's what I like to here.

So, I could not sleep last-night and ended up bidding on a knife set. Do you think I over paid? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-8-Piece-Knife-Block-Set-with-hardwood-block-base-48891-/301565246572?nma=true&si=hCBra0ghk%252B4xhm5J5ah2E7Rf%252Fq0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Do you have a link to that?

After searching about 50 thrift stores and antique malls looking for good vintage kitchen knives I finally found one. This is a (no, that is not rust) Forgecraft carbon steel cleaver. Made in the 50's and looks to have never been sharpened. The odd coloring you see in the photo on the lower part...

I love me some good sushi... Finding GOOD sushi is the issue!

I am 20 min. South of Olympia. That is a it of a drive. May need to make a day of it.

I do like the look of that profile, right at the top of my price range.. Have a good cutting board in mind? Also, I will only be using this at home.. What do you think about the magnetic knife holders?

People keep sending me to that guy... I guess I need to look into it :p