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What is "Bedding the tang"? Bedding the tang means gluing a stick-tang blade into the handle block in such a way that it can come off again to be shaped without the blade in the way. The advantage is that the "hole" left in the glue now perfectly fits the tang. So when shaping the handle, you know it will go back on exactly right. As opposed to moving slightly in an oversided hole and the handle centreline not aligning with the spine and edge of the blade. Is it necessary to bed the tang? Absol …

This was my first experiment with hydrodipping or dip dying leather, and it came out pretty cool! I learned a couple of things from the process, if you add those pointers to your first test you will probably do even better. This was not my idea, youtube video link below to the original process. Thicken up the water This step is supposed to make the liquid thicker, the assumption is that the leather dye will get more time on the leather - I think. In reality the starch and water should been boile …

Staining wood with leather dye. or "How to make burl wood really pop". This technique really only works well on wood with curly grains, like burl wood and curly birch. Staining wood with flat grains parallell to the surface will leave less of an effect but can still look cool. For this one we are using Curly Birch in "Super" quality, this is a beautiful pale wood from Scandinavia where the grains are curled and twisted. This means the leather dye we add will get absorbed deeper into the wood an …

The Ultimate Guide to Knife Maintenance: Keep Your Blades Sharp and Strong A well-maintained knife is not just a tool—it’s an extension of your craft and a trusted companion in the kitchen, workshop, or outdoors. Whether you’re a knife maker, a chef, or an outdoor enthusiast, taking care of your blades ensures they stay sharp, safe, and last for years. In this guide, we’ll walk you through essential knife maintenance tips to keep your blades in top condition. 1. Keep Your …

What a Destruction Challenge we had this year!! Here are the summary slides from the Winner announcements, as well as links to all the entry videos.The Challenge was again hosted by Jamie "Sausage Man" Bishop, who is no stranger to big blades.Here is the link to Live Stream on Youtube to see the whole thing:And here are the summary slides if preferring to read through:(Link to all entry videos below slides)And here are all the 7 entry videos:Aime C:Russell C:Dane S:David C:Oliver W:Andrew W …