JR Knives

Finally upgraded to a 2x72 from a 2x48 and the Beaumont KMG-TX was the choice.

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Picked up some Koa, Honduran, and Australian wood from . Was also able to pick up this disk grinder by for an amazing deal and some great folks.

A lot of pictures to come, but it's definitely one of the best purchases I've made for the day and another custom knife added to the collection.

Another 1084. Really had fun doing these. Glad I was able to find time to get into the garage and start moving metal. Picked up a laser printer recently and being a diode laser I am going to need something a bit better. Hot stamp?

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1084 and stonewashed the blade. Had fun working on this one. I've learned you can really mess up kydex quickly , but still a with in progress.

Working with leather was new and interesting.

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Had a great class taught by James Huse of with a completed forged knife at the end of it. Had an amazing time and sponged up everything he was saying.

If you're interested in learning how to make knives, reach out to James. I will definitely be taking more follow-up classes.

Cutting up pins with my cross cut pin sled.

Had a blast today at the . Was able to pick up some handle scales and steals from at an amazing price. You have another day to check them out if you're in the area.


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I was working on the handle during my lunch break, and a chuck flew off. Can be seen in the third pic. Kinda sucks and not 100% sure the cause. The pins have a bit of a gap, which can be seen with the epoxy around the edges. All in all, I like it. It could be better for sure, but it's a process that I'm still learning.

Finally put handles on this blade. Green micarta, black liner and black pins. Need more time doing glue ups.

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