I have made 2 knives with 01 tool steel. A Nakiri and a paring knife. I personally love the steel. I use a propane forge with a K-Meter thermocouple and parks AAA. Your knife looks great with the coffee patina.
Yeah, and I see nothing wrong with that method but so many people do it’s almost weird. I made a few knives with a propane forge myself and they turned out just fine.
I got the same set up for the grinder minus all them added features you have. Now I think I need them added on. For your cu Mia I made a few. Lower temp lots of borax and lighter hits. If you fail retry the piece usually they’ll restick with same process. Good luck and great content 👍🏼
I think I’m going to practice with contrasting steals and get good at that first then move to cu mai not ready for it lol I suck! Do you have a 2 x 42 ? I love mine it’s been super reliable it’s a craftsman