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Check out this great blade in Ladder Pattern damascus by Michael B, thanks for sharing the photo!Love the clean lines and how he has got the pattern coming out in waves.This is our pre-hardened Damascus, already heat treated so you need to take your time and keep it cool while working it. For our more advanced makers, check it out here if wanting to try it: http://creativeman.com.au/stainless-steel-ladder-damascus-billet-58-hrc-250-x-35-x-4-mm/  …

How to seal and finish your wooden knife handles:After completing your wooden knife handle, it is recommended to seal it. This both retains the nice looking wood grains longer, as well as protect it from moisture or dirt getting into the wood. Especially on kitchen knives, we recommend always sealing the handle before using it.The below are the instructions for our custom handle finishing kit, but the same instructions can to a certain degree be used with any wood sealing product such as Danish …

Check out these photos from handmade chef knives made by Dar Lu and Scottie Simmonds using stainless steel damascus:After designing the blade and grinding the profile and bevels, the blades are etched to reveal the pattern.Dar Lu:Scottie S:

Got a couple of photos from Charles O in WA today from these really nice folders he makes from the Gentleman's folder kits. He now had to get another 4 kits as the family is chasing him for one each :)

Instructions for Laguiole French Folding Knife Kit Tools used:Ball Peen HammerSmall Phillips screwdriverBench viceFiles and/or dremelSandpaperLaguiole French Folder kit http://creativeman.com.au/laguiole-french-folder-kit-with-handle-scales/ Optional: oil to seal handle scalesShowing the components from the kit: backspring, blade, teak handle scales, steel handle liners and brass/steel fittings.Screw the brass screws from the inside of the steel liners into the wooden handle scales …