Kevin Cashen’s Guide to 1080 & 1084 DVD

...has anyone else gotten a copy of this, and had a chance to watch it? I’m interested to hear what others think about it, especially folks that perhaps weren’t as well-versed in the subject to start with.

Larrin Thomas posted his review of it here, in case you missed it. :)
 
Matthew Gregory said:
...has anyone else gotten a copy of this, and had a chance to watch it? I’m interested to hear what others think about it, especially folks that perhaps weren’t as well-versed in the subject to start with.

Larrin Thomas posted his review of it here, in case you missed it. :)
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I watched it and enjoyed it. It dispels quite a few myths of heat treating at the forge which are widely propagated throughout the internet. It would be nice if he created a series and covered a few more of the less simple carbon steels, (e.g. 15N20, 8670M, W2, 52100, O1, etc.). A hardware tutorial for beginners would also be nice, such as how to best use a heat treating oven, Rockwell hardness testers, tempering, etc.

Mike
 
I got it, and watched it right away. I agree with Larrin’s review on the video. Excellent info, very well presented and well worth the money. I also wish it had a summary at the end.

I’ll be watching it a couple more times, and taking notes so I can optimize my heat treat!

Good stuff!
 
I’ve had a few conversations recently with folks that have had the chance to view this - all have effectively said the same thing. This dvd is the most comprehensive explanation they’ve heard, and although most were familiar with many of the processes and actions explained, they all had ‘a-ha!’ moments when a piece of the puzzle was clarified.

I haven’t spoken with him about it, but I should hope sales of this dvd are brisk!
 
Had a brief chat with Mr. Cashen this morning, and he confirmed that not only are sales of this DVD brisk, but he’s getting lots of thanks and kudos for making it. He also confirmed that a second one is in the works, this time covering 52100. Stay tuned...
 
Received mine today, and watched the 1st 3 chapters. I can already tell, it was money well spent. Looking forward to watching the remainder, as well as many times again.
 
Received yesterday and started watching. I had to pause for company just as it was getting technical and really interesting.
Pleased so far.
 
If someone could share some of the ah ha moments, I’d be interested in hearing them. I of course plan to buy them, and you don’t need to give up all the goods or anything. But with 1084 being so simple and straightforward to heat treat, I’m just wondering how much there would be that isn’t generally available on the net. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m very well aware of Kevin’s prowess in the knifemaking community. With heat treating and metallurgy, as it pertains to knife making in particular. Like I said, I just wonder what revelations could be gleamed at this point with 1084...
 
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