safety tip - duct tape

[C L Wilkins]

Once your blade is ground and polished, tape the blade with duct tape, especially the edge. This will keep the finish from gettin scratched and may also save a finger or two if it comes loose from the clamps while drilling holes through the tang.

Any adhesive left from the tape comes off easily with the best invention since the printing press and freon; acetone.

C Wilkins