Recent content by Brianiac

Allot of that sounds interesting. The slow setting 2500 psi glue, is that a two part epoxy resin? Many years ago I studied polymer technology and a 3 layer (with glass fibre) had such a high tensile strength that we couldn't use the usual test machine because it would strip the thread off...

I did the same, i made several knives using pre made blades, it was a good idea, gave me plenty of practice. I also love renovating old knives a tools. Recent ones include an old lino knife, with a sharply curving blade; a draw knife, i needed one and they are expensive and a forge hammer. I...

Its a ludicrous law, it will do nothing to prevent people who want to carry a knife as a weapon from doing so, they can simply buy one online from another country. All it will do is damage the business of British retailers and craftsmen. I only have one knife that can be opened one handed and...

Hi Janne, thanks for the welcome and thanks for your kind words. I deliberately put in the notch, the original template for the blade had a little, not sure what to call it, tab of metal between the notch and the blade, but i found it made holding the knife uncomfortable. So i ground it off. I...

Iron wood makes a hard working and stable knife handle. I prefer to make handles from native and, if possible, locally sourced woods. I have just finished my first homemade knife, in that I shaped, hardened and tempered the steel and made the handle from a branch that fell off an oak tree on my...