Lin, you've forgotten more than most of the famous makers today will ever know. I doubt most of the people who come across your channel will realize what a legend you are, but I bet they will soon realize! So glad you are here making videos! Can't wait for more!
Mr Rhea- you were kind enough to talk to me for about 10 minutes at the 23 Atlanta Knife Show. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Know that I study your work and try to incorporate what I've learned into my own work. Hoping to acquire one of your blades at the 24 Show. 9:37
Thank you for the tips Lin. I've been messing with hot fit guards for the last 4 months now and for me the biggest take away from this video is perhaps the driving tool. Mine is oversized at the slot and caused my guard material to bend forward even with going side to side and front to back to try to mitigate that. It made me have to flatten out the guard after which would collapse the walls so id have to re-fit it and it was just a three or four times back and forth. Armed with this new approach, I'm sure I'll be able to knock a couple heats off the process!! Cheers
That's a gorgeous fitup, working on doing a brass guard on a knife now and thinking of trying something similar just not sure how well brass will hold up to that.
you are a treasure, Lin. thank you. The 90% thing was really important. When I first started driving softer guards onto harder tangs, I would try to stretch the guard too much. The guard wiggled up and down and side-to-side when I would drive it on. Each time it did that, it would stretch the hole out more, and eventually the hole would be way too big for the tang. Keeping the guard flat to the knife (perpendicular to the ricasso) is really important. Thanks again.
Thank you I think it's one of the best videos I have seen yet awesome work PS one question is that about the same temperature as if you was blackening an old skillet
I dare say most in the ABS has never hot fit a guard. Even so, there may be some who’d enjoy my thoughts on the technique. That specifically, is what I’m sharing.
Very very good video. Thank you for taking your time to explain everything. That was excellent how you hot fit the guard. Fit like a glove.
Great video,instructions, good job Sir.WEY.
Lin, you've forgotten more than most of the famous makers today will ever know. I doubt most of the people who come across your channel will realize what a legend you are, but I bet they will soon realize! So glad you are here making videos! Can't wait for more!
thanks for teaching us sir
Mr Rhea- you were kind enough to talk to me for about 10 minutes at the 23 Atlanta Knife Show. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Know that I study your work and try to incorporate what I've learned into my own work. Hoping to acquire one of your blades at the 24 Show. 9:37
The fowl noises really add something special to your vids for me... Them Guinea hens are a hoot! Nice vid too BTW, thank you very much, Sir...
Thank you sir for the video. This was something I wanted to try and was going to just do it. I'm pleased that I found the video.
Thank you sir, for your time, effort, and expertise. The video is very well explained, and easy to follow.
Thank you sir , can't wait to give it a try
This looks like a lot of fun Lin. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the tips Lin. I've been messing with hot fit guards for the last 4 months now and for me the biggest take away from this video is perhaps the driving tool. Mine is oversized at the slot and caused my guard material to bend forward even with going side to side and front to back to try to mitigate that. It made me have to flatten out the guard after which would collapse the walls so id have to re-fit it and it was just a three or four times back and forth. Armed with this new approach, I'm sure I'll be able to knock a couple heats off the process!! Cheers
I couldn’t be more thrilled that you’re making TH-cam content!
Thanks for taking the time to share your techniques Lin!
Well Thank You got your time and told on the guard ! Didn’t know you could color steel like that !! I’ll try it !! Thanks again
Thank you.
Thank you Lin! I've admired your work for a long time.
That was very informative. Thank you.
This is a man I would love to teach me hands on.
That driver tool is brilliant.
thanks for the video. The last time I saw you was many moons ago at Bowies.
FANTASTIC loved the video. Thank you Lin for your effort to do these they are very much appreciated.
Thank you for showing us Sir. Learning so much from your videos! Sounds like you have Helmeted guineafowl in the background 😅
You are doing great. I appreciate the real life video.
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Thank you sir, I can't wait to try this with a knife I'm working on.
Very nice technique. I need to make one of the sets to hammer it on.
Looking forward to meeting you at JW's hammer in. Love your work.
Thank you for the knowledge!!!!
Beautiful piece
Thank you very much!
Thanks Ben! Videos are great
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Thank you for your information! Gotta try the hot fit technique out!
I think you could call that a “Monkey Tool.” Very similar to squaring up the should of a tenon. 🤙🏽⚒🔥
gotta love guineas lol! good video !
That's a gorgeous fitup, working on doing a brass guard on a knife now and thinking of trying something similar just not sure how well brass will hold up to that.
I really enjoy your videos! As an absolute beginner Bladesmith, I am extremely grateful for you! Thanks for sharing your gift! 💯🙏🏻😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪
you are a treasure, Lin. thank you. The 90% thing was really important. When I first started driving softer guards onto harder tangs, I would try to stretch the guard too much. The guard wiggled up and down and side-to-side when I would drive it on. Each time it did that, it would stretch the hole out more, and eventually the hole would be way too big for the tang. Keeping the guard flat to the knife (perpendicular to the ricasso) is really important. Thanks again.
Thank you sir, that was very informative. I like that you are using a traditional hot oiled finish, it's one of my personal favorites.
Thank you I think it's one of the best videos I have seen yet awesome work PS one question is that about the same temperature as if you was blackening an old skillet
Watching these videos by a true master blade Smith you learn way more then how to do something you get a history lesson great videos
O Sr é extremamente habilidoso, abraços do brazil.
!00% Enjoyment Cuzins!!
Aloooooha...
How many guineas you got running around the yard?! Great video btw
gotta say, most of the abs club makes similar knives
I dare say most in the ABS has never hot fit a guard. Even so, there may be some who’d enjoy my thoughts on the technique. That specifically, is what I’m sharing.