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Do I NEED to grind a specific edge geometry like let's say a 45° angle with a jig on my knives for the secondary bevel? Or could I just grind it for how I want it to cut freehand. Steep for slicing and thicker for chopping?

Hi all,I make knife making vise.price $ 200, + shipping ,delivery within 10 days. Can be made to order + 7 days

My dear friend and mentor, Tim Hancock, is selling his major shop equipment. Contained in the list are: (2) Bridgeport milling machines, STC Striker power hammer, J&L 2x72 belt grinder, Reid surface grinder, 9" disc grinder, Baldor Buffer, Gorten Pantograph, and a floor model drill press. See attached flyer with basic info. If you want more info, send an email to: hancockshopsale@gmail.com and I will send you the link to the shop sale webpage. Please do not post a reply to this thread with questions, as I will not be monitoring it (I have too many web announcements to monitor!) Thanks for viewing. Moderators: If there is any problem with this post, please contact me directly and I will correct any errors. Thank you. Flyer V3.pdf

Hello all from North Carolina! This is my first entry to Bladesmiths Forum. I am a beginner and am working diligently to create my forge so i can start learning the Art of blacksmithing. Im 29, and have a LONG road ahead of me to learn this ancient art, but i thought you guys might want to see what kind of stuff i like to do.. Its rough..i know..please dont be too harsh..haha The metal used is Plain steel bar stock from Home Depot, the guard and pommel are from a old furniture bit a neighbor was cutting up, and the wrap is "magic tape" over crude oak slabs and copper pins. The beads are hand ground deer antler with a antler tip on one over leather. Me and the wife call this "Pheonix"..you know the story.. I work on my front porch with a small drill vise and occasionally i get to use the neighbors workshop until i can put my forge together.. I have a anvil made of a old bit of railroad and ill be upgrading as funds permit to allow better projects..any help is appreciated..lol