I have been a Custom Knife Maker for 9 years and am proficient in the following.Start with steel bar stock.Rough cut shape, Grind blade dimension and edge, Anneal, Heat Treat, Temper, final finish.Make handles from various materials.Design, shape, and attach handle materials.Thermo mold press kydex sheaths and design and shape for knife.Design, cut, and hand sew leather sheaths.Use of machinist tools including Micrometers, Calipers, Band saws, Dyna files, Hand Files, Disc grinders, Bench grinders, torch,Belt sanders, Belt Grinders, Drill press, LP Forge, and more.I also have 6 years of CNC Mill Operating background and 8 years in the Security and correctional Officer fields.