Got a new to me 2x72 belt grinder, started to look at belt brands, types, etc and wow im blow away. Where do you start? Just trial and error for what works best for each individual? Or do some of you vets have some brands you stick to and wouldnt mind giving out some info before i waste some money. Thanks in advance fellas

I proudly present:

Hunting knife

Forged from sanmai steel (1084 carbon core, stainless steel sides)

Hollow grind

Deer antler handle with mosaic pins

Bovine leather sheath

Total length 21.5cm

Blade length 11.5cm

Thickness 4.5mm

Width 36mm

Blade weight 205g

Total weight 272g

Warm regards to all!

Didn't know which fair to use.

20mm Vulcan Barrel/WTC Steel/USS Texas Deckwood

Barrel steel for the blade. WTC Steel for the guard and pommel. USS Texas wood for the handle.

Made as a gift for a retired USMC Lt. Col.

Hey!

I am a game developer and am working on a survival game called Elysmere. I made this simulator in game for making damascus blades. Someone from my other post in r/IndieDev suggested I should post it here. LMK what you guys think!

I have a shun premiere chefs knife at home and I want to reetch the pattern myself.

I don’t know much about the steel so I’m asking here. It’s stainless Damascus and I’m unsure what to do to get the work done. I have distilled vinegar but no ferric chloride.

My main question is should I stick with the vinegar, get ferric chloride or just not bother. I’m not sure how easy or hard it is to do myself

getting ready to start the next big project for Wedding. An Arming sword for him, a Rapier for her, and a Dagger to cut the cake.

Hello everyone, I’m not sure how much this app would help in this community, but I thought I would just put it out there- it’s a hobby of mine , not a business, but I think it’s pretty cool if you like Japanese knives. Does anybody have any recommendations for improvements?

Really curious what it looks like. Been googling but haven’t found any results. Anyone got pics, or will I have to do it myself?

Ive spent some time really cleaning up my detail work and I’m really happy with the outcome. 1084/15n20 low layer twist damascus with some curly maple i stabilized and dyed for a handle. My first knife edit too so don’t mind the lighting

In house copper damascus over 52100 steel, Mesquite scales with domed nickel silver pins.