Passed my JS Performance Test

Congrats on passing the test,,,but with a crowd of onlookers like this there was no other outcome.......
 
Thanks very much guys :thumbup: I really appreciate the kind words and support.


Lon Humphrey said:
congrats again Dave i was hoping the Gf had some of your test on vid but she didn't i may have a few pics if you want them
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Thanks Lon. That would be great ! When you get a chance you can send them to kckw at jamadots.com.


And BTW guys, Lon passed his JS Performance test with Mr. Keeslar on the same day too ;) :thumbup:


Steve Nuckels said:
Congratulations Dave! Nice photo documentation!

Steve
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ABS Apprentice
Potomac Forge
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Thanks Steve :)

Credit for all of the photos goes to my wife. Definitely the better half of this pair :D



Thanks again to everyone :thumbup: :thumbup:



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Congrats Dave, and you too Lon....i know the feeling of relief when ya get to 90deg and its all good......:D
 
Good work David! Great job on the heat treat ... I like the green G10. ;)

This man makes an excellent knife. :thumbup:
 
bbarnettAUS said:
Congrats Dave, and you too Lon....i know the feeling of relief when ya get to 90deg and its all good......:D
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Thank you Bruce :thumbup:

"Relief" is indeed the word of the day when the bend test has been successfully accomplished.

There's a certain "pucker factor" that can't be denied ;) :D


flatgrinder said:
Good work David! Great job on the heat treat ... I like the green G10. ;)

This man makes an excellent knife. :thumbup:
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Thank you Marcus ;) :thumbup:

I love the way the green G10 finishes out too.
It's tough as nails and IMHO, a perfect choice for a hard use knife !

In regards to making an excellent knife .......... ;)

If any of you guys haven't looked at Marcus Lin's new website.........check it out !!

Now there's some mighty fine knives :thumbup: :thumbup

http://www.linknives.com


Phil Dwyer said:
GREAT!!! What plans do you have for following up with your five presentation knives?
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Hi Phil :) Thanks

My plans are to make 6, and I'm starting right away, like yesterday ;) no kidding

I'll pick the best 5 and submit them to the panel of 7 MS Judges at next years BLADE SHOW.

Wish me luck Brother Dwyer :thumbup:



Thanks again to all who've posted. Your support and comments have been extremely humbling.

I just can't thank all of you enough !!



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Do I understand your procedure correctly in that there was no tempering after the quenching of the home and final test blades?
 
me2 said:
Do I understand your procedure correctly in that there was no tempering after the quenching of the home and final test blades?
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me2, sorry for any misunderstanding in regards to my JS Performance Test Blade hardening & tempering details.

Yes, I tempered my Blades after austenitizing and quenching, but I did not use a torch to draw back the spine.

I tempered the entire blade(s) in my kiln.


Thanks for your post :thumbup:



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Congrats David,
A test book test for sure. It looks like you were plenty confident. Cant wait till the five now. See ya in Atlanta.
 
Congratulations,
For a Job Well Done!!!
It is fun to roll down the Bend test pic's to make look like a short movie.
 
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