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    1. SwampKat

      What's in your kitchen right now?

      My latest creation 8in chef in CTS-XHP stainless with blue dyed maple burl hybrid handle
    2. SwampKat

      cutting steel targets

      We get AR400 waterjet and laser cut, depending on thickness. Laser cut is usually cheaper that waterjet. Just check with the vendor to see if the AR500 is heat treated, if so then waterjet to avoid ruining the temper or decarb the edge other wise have it laser cut.
    3. SwampKat

      Sharpening services.

      Hair shears are a completely different animal than regular scissors, knives and razors. You have an 800mm convex edge to maintain along with flat and concave grinds. Without a doubt find a professional to take it to, not work ruining a $600+ shears.
    4. SwampKat

      Laser engraving between NO and BR?

      Thanks
    5. SwampKat

      Laser engraving between NO and BR?

      Need some logos laser engraved on some sushi knives for a friends restaurant. Looking for someone local between NO and BR.
    6. SwampKat

      Knife Reworking

      If you have pics of the damage, it would help to know what can be done. If they can be fix, I'll have time after the holidays.
    7. SwampKat

      Are there any knife makers in the area who do knife making classes?

      Just got of the phone with Darrin Sanders, and said he would be willing to hold classes. You would have to contact him for pricing, as it would be tailored to each individual persons needs. Prices would include everything for making the knives, steel, pin, handle material, belts, abrasives...
    8. SwampKat

      Are there any knife makers in the area who do knife making classes?

      I emailed a local smith Darrin Sanders in Pollock, LA on different subject. Said he hasn't held any classes, but has been thinking about it.
    9. SwampKat

      Are there any knife makers in the area who do knife making classes?

      Kermit said he doesn't know of anyone in LA holding class, but recommended contacting ABS for the nearest smith holding classes. There are 2 ABS master smiths here in LA that Kermit knows. Tim Potier in Oberlin, LA and Chris Marks in Breaux Bridge. http://www.americanbladesmith.com
    10. SwampKat

      Knife Reworking

      LOL, I'm far from a guru.
    11. SwampKat

      Knife Reworking

      If its too badly chipped or has been sharpened too many times, the secondary bevel will need to be thinned so there isn't too much meat behind the the primary bevel (cutting edge).
    12. SwampKat

      Are there any knife makers in the area who do knife making classes?

      What type of classes are you looking for, so I can ask tomorrow. Forging blades or just stock removal, damascus, mosaic damascus, mokume, etc.
    13. SwampKat

      Are there any knife makers in the area who do knife making classes?

      There are quite a few smiths in LA, one in Broussard was on the show forged in fire. Will ask retired ABS master smith Kermit Laurent tomorrow when I talk to him.
    14. SwampKat

      Knife Reworking

      Where are you located?
    15. SwampKat

      Knife set made for xmas gift

      Yes I sure do.
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