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by Bensbites
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: Pass Arounds
Topic: 26c3 mono steel chef knife passaround
Replies: 12
Views: 2851

Re: 26c3 mono steel chef knife passaround

Looks awesome!! Great job.
by Bensbites
Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: advice for wa handle replacing
Replies: 10
Views: 709

Re: advice for wa handle replacing

I’ve done a few re handles at home, and I’ve notice sometimes there’s additional shims they glue to the tang and then glue the whole apparatus into the handle, maybe you can do the same with little strips of wood shims, maybe even tooth picks? I also use Hot glue instead of cold and Sometimes I deb...
by Bensbites
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: Tim Johnson Knives and Handles
Topic: Magnacut K Tip S Grind WIP!
Replies: 6
Views: 1293

Re: Magnacut K Tip S Grind WIP!

Nice job. It’s a beast to grind.
by Bensbites
Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: advice for wa handle replacing
Replies: 10
Views: 709

Re: advice for wa handle replacing

I have recently switched to hot glue. I don’t add cold glue to the tang hole, I am afraid it might not melt and will rattle around after the install, I just add hot glue with the glue gun to the hole. Then heat up the tang and push it in. It doesn’t take much.
by Bensbites
Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Classified Updated Rules.
Replies: 43
Views: 37758

Re: Classified Updated Rules.

Lots of potential for scams, regardless of what you use. PayPal is likely the best protected, but certainly between the buyer and seller. I don't use anything but PayPal for those on the forum who I don't know. Well said. Venmo (a subsidiary of PayPal) now offers “purchase protection “. For what it...
by Bensbites
Sat Oct 08, 2022 4:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Learn to make knives in Kochi Japan
Replies: 11
Views: 717

Re: Learn to make knives in Kochi Japan

This sums it up. I do stock removal as a hobby business, it’s profitable, but I would struggle to support my family. It is fun, and rewarding. No, you lose more money making knives than buying them!!! If you want to be a millionaire as a knifemaker, start with 2 million! LOL. Forge, anvil, heat trea...
by Bensbites
Sun Sep 25, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Working With Knife Blanks
Replies: 4
Views: 341

Re: Working With Knife Blanks

I suggest stabilizing non ebony woods just because they are lower maintenance.
by Bensbites
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: What's Cookin' ?
Topic: Metallurgist question re Carbon Steel
Replies: 3
Views: 540

Re: Metallurgist question re Carbon Steel

I have thought about what it would take to make a clad pan that layers carbon steel to a conductive core. The short answer, it’s not easy.

You may get some galvanic reaction that don’t happen when chromium is present, but I have to dig into see if I can back that statement up with science.
by Bensbites
Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lurkers say hello!
Replies: 22
Views: 1626

Re: Lurkers say hello!

I don’t post as often as I once did. Am I a lurker?
by Bensbites
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Removing Rust With A Lime
Replies: 7
Views: 484

Re: Removing Rust With A Lime

XexoX wrote: Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:12 am Interesting. If this isn't one of those fake video farm youtube submissions, I suspect it is the citric acid doing the work. Most likely vinegar would work just as well. Again, if this isn't faked somehow.
If should work. I also agree with your analysis
by Bensbites
Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: What's Cookin' ?
Topic: What Pizza did you make or eat today?
Replies: 126
Views: 15167

Re: What Pizza did you make or eat today?

A quick lunch. 2 cheese pizzas and a chorizo. I still use my customized artifex.
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by Bensbites
Sat Jul 16, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife Puzzle
Replies: 10
Views: 661

Re: Knife Puzzle

It shouldn’t be too hard to get decently large photos, glue down to card board or thin plywood and send to a laser cutter.

There are services that will do it all from a photo. I bet the knife collection thread has some good ones.
by Bensbites
Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to learn which steels are finer grained.
Replies: 16
Views: 1000

Re: How to learn which steels are finer grained.

Yeah, simple steels are fine grained and dont have many carbides, so they are easy to sharpen and touch up, but dont hold an edge as long as a more highly alloyed steel. The more alloys, the harder it is to sharpen, but should hold the edge longer. Most people wont notice the difference in how fine...
by Bensbites
Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to learn which steels are finer grained.
Replies: 16
Views: 1000

Re: How to learn which steels are finer grained.

It not only depends on steel type, but more importantly who did the heat treating. Lots of makers will snap test a coupon of steel to visually inspect. If it looks anything short of smooth that’s a problem.
by Bensbites
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reputable person for thinning?
Replies: 15
Views: 819

Re: Reputable person for thinning?

Jeff B wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:57 pm One more to consider, Chris Meikrantz - https://www.instagram.com/makeitsharper/
I would hands down trust chris! He has been out of the knife game for a while.
by Bensbites
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reputable person for thinning?
Replies: 15
Views: 819

Re: Reputable person for thinning?

One of our members here also goes by @a_cut_above_brookline on instagram. I think his website is www.sharpknivesrock.com.
by Bensbites
Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Butch Harner
Topic: stablizied wood
Replies: 2
Views: 1492

Re: stablizied wood

Perfect. I am draining a good bit of my supply on an order.
by Bensbites
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the Chinese Cleaver Lovers...
Replies: 17
Views: 1273

Re: Question for the Chinese Cleaver Lovers...

So I have to ask, is this the CCK you are using? CCK Small Cleaver KF1303 https://www.chefknivestogo.com/cckcleaver2.html It's an older version than that one if they're the same of course. The characters are engraved differently. But the measurements are just about the same. So I'm going to say pro...
by Bensbites
Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the Chinese Cleaver Lovers...
Replies: 17
Views: 1273

Re: Question for the Chinese Cleaver Lovers...

I have a thinned Richmond cleaver. Once tuned up, it cuts like a dream. As far as cck… I had one, and wasn’t using it.
by Bensbites
Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mail room anxiety
Replies: 6
Views: 396

Re: Mail room anxiety

Hahah. Only someone who ships stuff would think like this. Good for you. I hope you receive your well earned karma.