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Funny my name would be mentioned in an NBA thread, since that is the only sport I don't follow intently. As a middle sized chunky guy that can't shoot, it was never a sport I took too. As far as the media goes, I dont think the media trickles down to the fans, I think the media reacts to the...

Welcome Will!

That is awesome! Thank you for the kind offer to the group!

I love the look of those blanks. I know you will do some beautiful work with them! I have to agree with Robin on this one. Spalted wood often has some structural compromise. Stabilization would make them a lot sturdier. It could possibly darken it up just little, but you will definitely...

Absolutely vouch for @Prajwal, I have done business with him several times and each experience has been a good one. He's got some good stuff too!

Beautiful work!

What are the specs on this? Length, height, weight?

Ohhh hey......don't take those..... Man, I already took them.... Whooooooaaaa.....hoo..hoooo.....hoooo....you just ate the most acid I have ever seen anyone eat in my life.

Looks great so far! Looking forward to seeing the finished project. It is great fun to do them, and you can be as creative as your imagination will allow.

Usually folks have to buy me a dinner to see my rack!

I don't disagree with you. For long term storage VCI paper and cardboard does make a lot more sense. Sayas are heavy as heck. When I bring a full kit to work, my bag weighs a ton! Practical they are not. But it isnt really practical to have 42 gyutos either (not that there is anything wrong...

I can tell you, when I was doing the rehandle work, I was really impressed by this knife. Great profile, and you could tell that someone really skilled had cleaned up these bevels. It prompted me to buy a 270 TF!

Welcome Simon! Looking forward to seeing some of your work!

Hey there Aaron! Welcome! You have come to the right place to learn about knives and knife craft. Many hobbyist and professional smiths regularly check in and contribute here. It is a great place to ask questions and compare notes. The local folks, like @NickMinton, are awesome people!

Yeah, just about any wood will work. Some are certainly more difficult to use. Really hard woods like ebony or katalox beat the hell out your bits, oak ans mahogany can be a little stringy. They all have their plusses and minusses. Black wanut remains one of my favorites to work with. It cn...

I have made a lot of sayas over the years. Walnut is a great wood to start with. It cuts nicely and in most cases, can be sanded to a fine finish. Some varieties seem to have open grain, but black walnut is particularly nice to work. Maple and cherry are also good woods to start with. You...

It is my work! Since I am in on this thread now, I should mention that Mike is great to deal with. Both as a buyer and seller, he handles his business in a prompt and professional manner!

i must have missed that new discount code...

Really interesting write up! As someone who does some custom work from time to time, though not at your level. I can empathize with much of what you are saying from a makers perspective

Some of the best performers in my collection. He makes very thoughtful, well designed, well executed knives.