Cutting Steel with water

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But I was never in the military or a firefighter. It's been months since I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express... I don't know how this could be possible.

BMK said:
Acrid,

Your knives are superior to mine in every way imaginable. Thanks again!
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I know it's tempting folks but I say it again:

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Please!
 
The water jet is a major step toward spark-free knifemaking:-)
 
You are so right Patrice. I like that picture. I say we just start hijacking all of her posts and turn them around to something completely different.

Patrice Lemée;9479046 said:
I know it's tempting folks but I say it again:

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Please!
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BMK said:
The water jet is a major step toward spark-free knifemaking:-)
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Actually, you still have sparks when using a water jet; just not as much.

The water acts as a medium to carry the garnet. When the garnet hits the steel, you will see sparks around the orifice.
 
I stand corrected (again). Thank you. Spark mitigation and abatement might be a more realistic grail to chase.

Mitchell Knives said:
Actually, you still have sparks when using a water jet; just not as much.

The water acts as a medium to carry the garnet. When the garnet hits the steel, you will see sparks around the orifice.
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Who wants to make knives spark-free, anyway?

Like it or not, sparks are what gave birth to metal technology.

For a completely spark free knife, use stone. Or cold-hammer a lump of pure copper ore between two rocks.

Me, I embrace fire in it's myriad forms.

I invite you to reply, BMK. I know it's your thread, let's try to steer it back to an enjoyable discussion. Why do you see "spark-free" as something to strive for? Do you?
 
Pat,

Are water jet cutting machines used much in knifemaking applications in eastern canada? BTW western canada is beatutiful!
 
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