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November 2010 - Blade Magazine

I recently submitted a knife that I made out of a bearing from an oil rig on the Gulf of Mexico to Blade Magazine.  They did a thorough test of the knife which included cutting rope and wood, and multiple chopping tests.  The knife performed admirably and the testers gave it very positive reviews.  To view the full article CLICK HERE

 

 

April 2004 - Blade Magazine

"Hot or Heat - Which Blue's for You".  An article about the various techniques used to hot blue or heat color steel.  CLICK HERE

 

 

March 2004 - Blade Magazine

"Creepy Crawly Critter Cutters".  Article about the bug knives I make.  CLICK HERE

 

 

2003 - Knives Annual

"The Powdered Mosaic Damascus Revue".  I wrote an article walking the reader through the processes involved in making Powdered Mosaic Damascus.  Has great close ups of some interesting examples of the shapes and designs that can be created.  CLICK HERE

 

 

July 1999 - Blade Magazine

"Moved by the Mosaic Muse".  Article about the various types of Mosaic Damascus I use in my knives.  CLICK HERE

 

 

1998 - Knives Annual

I have the incredible honor of having one of my knives on the cover of Knives Annual 1998.  The blade is made out of ATS-34, the guard is Nickel Silver, and the handle is made out of Cholla Cactus with Turquoise stone accents.  CLICK HERE

 

 

December 1997 - Knives Illustrated

"He's one dedicated knife maker, the kind you really appreciate".  Write up about my knives in Knives Illustrated.  CLICK HERE

 

 

November 1997

"A Custom Damascus Collaboration".  I made a knife to match a Colt 45 pistol.  CLICK HERE

 

 

October 1997 - Knives Illustrated

"Custom Camp Knives".  Article about custom made camp knives.  CLICK HERE

 

 

August 1996 - Knives Illustrated

"Salt Heat Treating".  I wrote an article about what it takes to properly heat treat steel using various types of techniques using salts.  CLICK HERE

 

 

December 1995 - Knives Illustrated

"HOW TO:  Building a Lo-Buck, Hi-Tech Heat Treat Oven".  Article I wrote about how to build your own heat treat oven.  CLICK HERE

 

 

April 1995 - Blade Magazine

Knifemaker Showcase - One of my earliest magazine exposures showing a quick bio and history of where I was at back then.  CLICK HERE

 

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The 3rd "How To" DVD is now complete and for sale.  It is called "High Performance Heat Treating" and it covers the steps needed to produce a high performance heat treatment when using high carbon tool steels. To view the preview and purchase info CLICK HERE

 

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