I made a knife (Picture heavy)

[rpm]

Nice! 

[morfiend]

  lol ya I saw the compressor after I look at the pix a second time.


  tempering can make or break a good blade.




   

[ap1102]

you might consider pretempered knife blanks if you can find the style  u like. youlll still have to put an edge and handle on them. Your guaranteed not to shatter on a cold morning with those.  its still a good looking knife . wtg

[W7LPNRICK]

My Dad always used Powdered Lime and.... something else, to cool the blades after heating to that cherry glow.