Any dust or grinding debris generated in knifemaking is toxic and hazardous. Wearing a respirator and safety glasses, keeps it off your lungs and out of your eyes but particles may linger in the air after the machines are turned off. An dust extractor reduces this. Most bladesmiths and knifemakers use a water-filled barrel under…
Building your own forge is entirely possible. Not something I’ve done yet but my forge’s firebricks will breakdown at some point so I’ve started looking into it. No matter the shape of your forge, you’ll need to source some fire bricks. I’ve found getting any info on firebricks quite a challenge. Firebricks come in different…
Just a collection of quotes from blade forums and FB Groups that I want to keep.
A look at PPE options for your eyes.