Fit and Finish

1,168 topics in this forum

1. Leather Grip on Swords 1 2 3

   By peter johnsson, October 1, 2009
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   • Jeroen Zuiderwijk
   • June 5

2. This is why I'm always recommending files to people 1 2 3 4

   By Alan Longmire, August 23, 2018
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   • Brian Dougherty
   • October 25, 2021

3. Salt Water Etching Tutorial 1 2 3

   By C.Anderson, August 19, 2010
   • 71 replies
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   • MLeonard
   • July 16, 2021

4. Patina if you must(ard)

   By Joël Mercier, July 22, 2019
   • 18 replies
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   • Matt Midcap
   • May 17, 2021

5. Holding it all together

   By Joshua States, April 1, 2020   

   • drywall screw
   • threaded rods
   • 13 replies
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   • Alan Longmire
   • April 24, 2020

6. Guard Squaring and dagger bevel centering

   By Joshua States, December 23, 2019
   • 6 replies
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   • Gerhard Gerber
   • January 2, 2020

7. Sharpening Tips & Tricks 1 2

   By Joshua States, April 5, 2019
   • 36 replies
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   • Gerhard Gerber
   • May 20, 2019

8. An excellent video on hand filing.

   By JJ Simon, April 16, 2018
   • 7 replies
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   • steven smith
   • April 19, 2018

9. Precision Tang Fits 1 2

   By Dave Stephens, November 7, 2010
   • 31 replies
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   • Garry Keown
   • May 31, 2017

10. Simple Engraving for Knifemakers 1 2

    By tsterling, August 19, 2012
    • 25 replies
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    • Florian F Fortner
    • May 24, 2017

11. Consistency in the finish grind. Photo heavy. 1 2 3

    By JJ Simon, March 28, 2016
    • 64 replies
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    • Tom Rudd
    • December 2, 2016

12. Intentionally dulling a stainless steel blade

    By brendon.davies, Friday at 08:55 PM   

    • stainless steel
    • 2 replies
    • 109 views
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    • Alan Longmire
    • Saturday at 08:21 PM

13. Handle help 1 2

    By Aaron Gouge, August 13
    • 30 replies
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    • Aaron Gouge
    • September 20

14. Tar for holding a knife blank

    By Conan Dunlap, September 17
    • 3 replies
    • 93 views
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    • Gazz
    • September 18

15. Wire wrapped handle--What gauge wire to use?

    By Alex Jemetz, January 11
    • 4 replies
    • 406 views
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    • Alex Jemetz
    • August 5

16. Help with wrought iron San Mai etch

    By Aaron Gouge, July 9
    • 6 replies
    • 371 views
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    • Joshua States
    • July 30

17. Question on stabilized wood

    By Aaron Gouge, July 1
    • 3 replies
    • 217 views
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    • Aaron Gouge
    • July 1

18. Cleaning scales

    By Randy Griffin, May 30
    • 4 replies
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    • Randy Griffin
    • June 10

19. Engraving Hardened steel

    By James Higson, November 19, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • Gerhard Gerber
    • April 27

20. Muriatic acid

    By Paul Checa, April 17
    • 9 replies
    • 407 views
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    • Gilbert McCann
    • April 19

21. Looking for...

    By Paul Estes, April 18
    • 0 replies
    • 138 views
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    • Paul Estes
    • April 18

22. Finish for Lignum Vitea

    By Aaron Gouge, March 27
    • 3 replies
    • 377 views
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    • Doug Lester
    • March 29

23. BLO vs RLO?

    By Gerhard Gerber, March 15
    • 9 replies
    • 406 views
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    • Gerhard Gerber
    • March 18

24. Etching 4140?

    By Alex Middleton, February 18
    • 2 replies
    • 290 views
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    • Alex Middleton
    • February 18

25. Saw Cut Bone Scales?

    By Aiden CC, January 14
    • 16 replies
    • 615 views
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    • Brian Dougherty
    • January 18