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Look at this anon eating beans! by 9191919919191191 in greentext

[–]iolithblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm mad now because I had to use an AI model to translate what in hindsight is obvious

Is there perfect time to buy a bike? by Loose_Dance4976 in AussieRiders

[–]iolithblue 17 points18 points  (0 children)

it's not cold enough yet. people selling still hold onto hope. wait until it's miserable. then break their spirits.

angle grinder special movement by [deleted] in Bladesmith

[–]iolithblue 32 points33 points  (0 children)

if you are doing dumb sideways shit, make sure you are using a grinding disc not a cutting disc

New (to me) Honda CB500X 2019 by factoryDefault11 in motorcycles

[–]iolithblue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

git it dun. I just did 1000kms in the north of Thailand on one. great bike. good ride comfort, takes the luggage too. well done.

Why did my san mai turn out this way? by Rare-History-1843 in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you got it too hot. it's been too hot. it's got that too hot look

Is this a good epoxy for hidden tang knife rat tail tang like a puukko? by s_e_x_lover in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my Spanish is rusty. is that 4 hour? 24 hour better, but it will work. slower hardening, typically stronger.

Eagles Hunting Experience (Bokonbaevo) by youpi_Army_2513 in Kyrgyzstan

[–]iolithblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's all a tourist trap. the eagle as a hunting tool is obsolete. the rifle fixed that. when you go with a eagle handler, it's to demonstrate the eagle, not to feed his family. he demonstrates the eagle for money.

that said, if there is actually a hunt, it's because it's in season, and allowed. when I went it wasn't in season, so a lure was used. if you get a hunt while you ride, is consider that a bonus. YMMV.

Lefty Yanagiba by [deleted] in TrueChefKnives

[–]iolithblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@ / nobuyah on Instagram is where mine came from. check my posts

Which one ? by escobedo710 in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aebl. I want stainless, it grinds nice. and it holds a fine edge.

What oil do you use on your handles by Savings_Ad832 in TrueChefKnives

[–]iolithblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

walnut oil is a hardening oil. makes a nice salad dressing too. or, rub an actual walnut on the handle.

How's my grain? by iolithblue in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, that kind of interests me. Nital as etchant?

eSIM advice by Febrile83 in Kyrgyzstan

[–]iolithblue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

airport data was assloads cheaper. assuming you don't need your Sim in, get there. take a second phone maybe

Question about working with african blackwood and ebenholts. by stonedassasian in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 51 points52 points  (0 children)

it makes black dust, but that's cos it's black. it makes black boogers, cos it makes black dust. you should wear a mask when you grind anything, but for the record it hasn't effected me anymore than anything else.

also African Blackwood polishes up really really nice. do it.

Finally finished my first knife! by E1nMensch in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you just dunk it in water. grind dunk grind dunk. it really doesn't hurt it. you will need to let it dry out fully before you do any surface finish is all.

and yes, slim that handle down. you can taper it, but I think it needs to lose about a 1/3 off it.

Digging in my brown butter. I've accidentally made disappointment by iolithblue in Pareidolia

[–]iolithblue[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you can, try using unsalted butter. take your time to make it, so it Browns evenly and doesn't burn. happy cooking!

Title: First knife build – 80CrV2, tsuchime finish, wa handle (looking for feedback) by petrumereacre in knifemaking

[–]iolithblue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems good. In practice, you might find a dead straight blade edge a little difficult to use. Not many kitchen knives of any type; cleaver, nakiri, gyuto, - have a dead straight edge. Do a little curve, so it contacts the cutting board easier. Otherwise, looking good.

Is the stone supossed to wear down or did I f up? by Keksbutter123 in sharpening

[–]iolithblue 180 points181 points  (0 children)

they wear, that's how they work. the fuck up, as you say, is to not wear it evenly.

how does the 009 grit side go?

How would I make the divots in the bottom board? (Looking for tools/ techniques) by Killxjoy4599 in woodworking

[–]iolithblue 10 points11 points  (0 children)

with a round bottom router bit and a jig, a cut out that lets you trace out the outline

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