a different sgian

[Piper]

I was wondering about the Atlanta Cutlery blade. Do they hold a good edge?

I've used the Atlanta Cutlery (actually, Windlass Steelcraft, from India) blades on several knives. They will take a decent edge, but I don't know how long they will hold it under regular use. The knives I've made with them aren't subject to daily use. I've recenty aquired a small forge, and I'm about to try my hand at forging my own blades.
I've been meaning to try Sculpey for making pewter molds. I have some silicon molds ( one of which casts a piper, conveniently enough) and I use lead-free pewter to cast bolsters and pommels on some of the knives I make.
My son (a Marine Warrant Officer) picked up a "Marine Warrior" cap badge a few years back, and I'm trying to make some copies of it for him to give to some of his friends.