My name is Bill, and I am an irritant... so my wife says. I make custom knives and I also collect and restore old straight razors. I have written a comprehensive book on CD telling you how to restore them. It...
I gave buyers a few tips on what to look for when they are buying a straight razor, and now I'd like to share a little with the sellers. This is not so much for the guys who know straight razors, but rather...
Thanks to Ebay it is now possible for the average individual to stop dreaming and actually build their own custom motorcyle. The foundation of any motorcyle build is the frame. Weekly, there are over 500...
So many times we purchase antique documents or artwork that brings a smile to our face, only to frame it in such a way as to either decrease its value, or create harm to the piece. Below I have outlined 10...
A Basic Guide by Military-Memorabilia For a beginning collector of U.S. Medals, a basic understanding of Brooch Styles is necessary to determine your medal's age. This guide is meant to give a basic knowledge...
I'm sure we've all had the same experience. You get a lovely new piece of vintage jewelry and are so excited about its beauty until you inspect it closely and discover that awful green gunk on it. If you are...
Swarovski Bead Article Component Numbers, and Their Meaning Have you ever seen the numbers that are associated with the Swarovski® bead components and wondered what that are or how they are used? Swarovski®...
Proper Valve Alignment Brasswind Musical Instruments By: J.L. Bowers, The Bandroom There are a lot of opinions floating around the internet regarding proper valve alignment. Proper valve alignment of brasswind...
Swarovski Crystal is by far the most beautiful lines of crystal products in the world. Their beads are used by millions for everything from Hollywood runway outfits and accessories to wedding dresses and craft...
Knives, Knife Words, Terminology and Anatomy. I hope this helps beginning buyers and sellers with basic words and terms used to describe the basic knife anatomy. Words like bolsters, full tang, covers and...