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I get most of mine from Tandy. Craftsman grade double shoulder. 6-9 Oz for sheaths. I did buy some superior grade for a tote I made for my wife.

I couldn't do it without my pony. Definitely wet the leather. I also made this little cedar block to hold most of the tools.

It's really not bad at all. I have only been working with leather a few months and have really picked up on it fast. You can look up #cmaggardmetalworks on Instagram to see some of the sheaths I've been making. I just watched a bunch of YouTube videos, ordered some stuff and went at it,which is also how I started making knives and blacksmithing.

Looks great.

Nice anvil and stand. Welcome

They look awesome

Tea bags is a neat idea. I may have to make a small test batch. Thanks

0000 steel wool dissolved in white vinegar, then run through a coffee filter. Takes about a week unless you keep boiling it.

This was made from a 29 inch saw blade from a mill. Sparked like xxxx, and hardened up good. I gave it a good test on this board, and it did perfect. I ebonized walnut, then sanded back the top for the handles.

My next plan is to put a welding blanket on a round curtain rod that I can surround the grinding area.

Looks amazing

I got to teach someone how to make a bottle opener and leather sheath yesterday. It was the first time I had ever made anything in front of someone, very rewarding experience.

You can see my first stand in the last Pic. After it rocked on me and got me burnt, I put it on the metal one with cement anchors. Added the grinder holding bar later.

Thanks guys, I wish I could take credit for the texturing, but it was already on the square stock. I put the twist, loop, and poker part on though. Lol It is a great anvil Chris. Thanks

Got a bunch of metal staircase spindles from a house that burnt down. 1/2 inch or 5/8 I'll measure later. It's pretty tough stuff to beat on.

Took a break from knife making and made a fire poker today.

I need one jhcc, a guy was supposed to trade me a wells 58b and backed out on me. Looks great

Love it

Wonderful points that I had never even thought of. This will be more of a show piece. Might bust it out for the occasional steak. Thanks slag.

He thinks they are simonds brand. I don't see anything specifying on their website. I might shoot them an email and see what they say. I did find this. Nickel is added. http://www.simondsint.com/circularsaws/Pages/Items/New-Heat-Treat.aspx

My buddy works at a Sawmill. He brought me these gang and bull edger blades today. From my brief research, it seems that most of these are made of 1075 or d2? Does anyone here have any experience with such blades? At least a 1/4 thick.

Finished this mini cleaver and sheath today. Ram horns that I left rough as possible, only sanding the ends, edges, and finger holds. Antique finish on the sheath with a light sanding with 220 before applying it.

Thanks crazygoatlady. Holler at me if you ever want one and we'll figure it out.

Used a sanding wheel on a dremel to make the grooves. Boiled linseed oil. After that dries, I will put some johnson's paste wax on it, let it set about 10 minutes and buff it off. I have terrific results with boiled linseed on red cedar as well. This is a chef knife I did with the linseed oil, I did take this one to 1000 grit I believe.

52100 with walnut handles.