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  1. Around the Grinder

    KnifeMaker's Chit Chat Area. For off topic posting, humor, bs'ing, etc for our hard working Knifemakers. Private Forum, posting & response to open to Basic Members & above only.
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    Latest: Gourmet Lobster Mac-and-Cheese Recipe Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Nov 28, 2020

  2. Hammer & Tongs

    Knifemaking Knowledge & Discovery. Share your works in progress, ask questions, and continue the traditions.
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    Latest: Rusty Appalachian hammer build along A.McPherson, Oct 21, 2020
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  1. thegeek574

    The Youtube and Video Link thread

    thegeek574, Jan 3, 2013 ... 6 7 8 9 10
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    Jason Fry
    Feb 26, 2021 at 9:05 PM
  2. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Advice to New and Want-to-be Makers

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Mar 27, 2019 ... 2 3
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    Ron Raducanu
    Feb 11, 2021
  3. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Important Info! Metallurgical Discussion and Heat Treatment Sticky - find Good HT info here

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, May 18, 2016
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Oct 17, 2017
  4. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Sticky Threads - All The Good Info You Want In One Place

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Mar 27, 2013
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    78,097
    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Nov 5, 2016
  5. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Bladeforums Custom Search Engine

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Aug 6, 2015
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Aug 6, 2015
  6. bjansen

    Small parts vise - build along

    bjansen, Mar 2, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    369
    Daniel Fairly Knives
    Mar 4, 2021 at 1:26 PM
  7. JTknives

    Getting a laser

    JTknives, Feb 28, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    788
    JTknives
    Mar 4, 2021 at 1:23 PM
  8. BamaJO

    Drying wood?

    BamaJO, Feb 28, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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    565
    Tom Lewis
    Mar 4, 2021 at 11:22 AM
  9. WillSwift

    What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

    WillSwift, Oct 8, 2013 ... 571 572 573 574 575
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    1,555,366
    Natlek
    Mar 4, 2021 at 9:42 AM
  10. Gosolo

    Power hammer question

    Gosolo, Feb 23, 2021
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    301
    Sam Salvati
    Mar 4, 2021 at 9:24 AM
  11. Jon Augesen

    Recommendation? Thoughts on and feedback for knife making

    Jon Augesen, Mar 3, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    326
    Natlek
    Mar 4, 2021 at 9:20 AM
  12. DeadboxHero

    Top 8 Reasons to Heat Treat Your Own Knives

    DeadboxHero, Jan 21, 2021 ... 2
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    Ron Raducanu
    Mar 4, 2021 at 9:18 AM
  13. 440-c

    steel too hard to drill

    440-c, Mar 2, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    446
    Metalhead0483
    Mar 4, 2021 at 7:55 AM
  14. Theo144

    Will plow trip springs harden?

    Theo144, Mar 2, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    345
    Metalhead0483
    Mar 4, 2021 at 7:50 AM
  15. Jared Dinwoodie

    Lockbar procedure

    Jared Dinwoodie, Mar 2, 2021 at 8:43 PM
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    259
    Mark van Elteren
    Mar 4, 2021 at 3:34 AM
  16. Bali-Flipper32

    Recommendation? Z-finite Steel Failure

    Bali-Flipper32, Mar 3, 2021 at 1:37 PM ... 2
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    Bali-Flipper32
    Mar 3, 2021 at 11:51 PM
  17. Larrin

    How to use a datasheet to develop a heat treatment

    Larrin, Mar 1, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    425
    000Robert
    Mar 3, 2021 at 11:42 PM
  18. Alec1624

    Recommendation? Knife maker name

    Alec1624, Feb 26, 2021 at 5:37 PM ... 2
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    1,343
    Greenberg Woods
    Mar 3, 2021 at 9:57 PM
  19. Colman

    F-S replica

    Colman, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    311
    tltt
    Mar 3, 2021 at 7:19 PM
  20. Horsewright

    Question for the Hamon Chasers....

    Horsewright, Feb 28, 2021 at 12:34 PM
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    728
    Horsewright
    Mar 3, 2021 at 11:33 AM
  21. Kentucky

    What’s this term I’m looking for? Chart drastic toughness changes

    Kentucky, Mar 3, 2021 at 2:41 AM
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    282
    Larrin
    Mar 3, 2021 at 10:04 AM
  22. Jesse Lange

    Recommendation? Looking for info on a few grinders

    Jesse Lange, Mar 1, 2021 at 11:57 PM
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    393
    Natlek
    Mar 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM
  23. suha04

    Recommendation? Where should I get steel?

    suha04, Mar 3, 2021 at 3:48 AM
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    278
    suha04
    Mar 3, 2021 at 8:59 AM
  24. Jason Fry

    Texas History Bowie WIP

    Jason Fry, Feb 18, 2020 ... 2 3
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    4,932
    Barry Clodfelter
    Mar 3, 2021 at 8:34 AM
  25. 808blades

    Please help make heat treat oven work

    808blades, Feb 25, 2021
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    14
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    654
    Hubert S.
    Mar 3, 2021 at 2:16 AM
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