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Honorable Member Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Today at around 1:30 I passed my Journeyman Smith Performance Test under the watchful eye of Master Smith Brion Tomberlin. My blade passed flawlessly.

The blade was made from Aldo's 80CRV2, full quench and spine drawn back to blue.

A very special Thank You to MS Brion Tomberlin who was also one of my instructors at the ABS school in Washington Arkansas. And to MS Mike Williams who

was my other instructor.

Thank you for your time and watchful instructing. I will still be needing help.

Anthony Griggs

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 3:50 pm
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Wonderful news, my friend! Congratulations!

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 4:51 pm
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Estimable Member Apprentice Bladesmith (5yr)
 

Congrats!!!

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 5:07 pm
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Noble Member Apprentice Bladesmith
 

Congratulations. Well done!

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 5:10 pm
Jesse_Smith
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Congratulations, Anthony! Good luck on your presentation blades!

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 7:51 pm
BrionTomberlin
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You and the knife did great Anthony. I am proud of you. Good work!

Brion

Brion Tomberlin

Anvil Top Custom Knives

ABS Mastersmith

 
Posted : 08/11/2017 10:30 pm
Mike Williams
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Any time Anthony; good work!!!

Mike Williams

Master Smith

 
Posted : 09/11/2017 7:04 am
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Honorable Member Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Thanks to all for your support. The only advice I can give anyone thinking about going for the performance test, is do your homework and learn your steel, take the time to test your heat treats,

buy some rope and 2x4 boards, good ones not the white wood or fir, get the pine 2x4s and go to work and practice and test. Only then will you have the confidence to pass. You may still be anxious

about yourself but the confidence you have in your blade will help you overcome it once you start. Good luck to all.

Thanks again.

Anthony Griggs

 
Posted : 10/11/2017 8:20 am
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Congratulations Anthony! I knew you wouldn't have a problem at all.

 
Posted : 10/11/2017 9:22 am
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Honorable Member Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Matthew

Thanks, as classmates at the ABS school and friends, I know you will do well to when you get ready to test. If I can help in any way let me know.

Thanks

Anthony

 
Posted : 10/11/2017 9:34 am
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Active Member Apprentice Bladesmith
 

Congrats Anthony,

I too will be testing soon. I have made a commitment to getting the job done so I let everyone know that the only thing I will be working on is passing my JS test. I'm making and testing knives as we speak and, of course, adding the results to my "Knife Book". I have the steel, rope, and 2x4s on hand and when I get repeatable results I'll take the plunge. Wish me luck. Then it's all about the presentation knives. I hope to see you at Blade in June. Keep in touch brother.

Dan

 
Posted : 27/11/2017 1:48 pm
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Honorable Member Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Danial

Good to hear from you. As friends, classmates at the ABS bladesmithing school and fraternity brothers, I wish all good luck. I have no doubt you will do well.

Keep in touch. Marry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Anthony

 
Posted : 27/11/2017 2:50 pm
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Congratulations looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

 
Posted : 28/11/2017 1:04 am
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Jared

Thanks, concentrating on presentation knifes now.

Anthony

 
Posted : 29/11/2017 9:07 am
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