Hey everyone, my name is Grant Pahls and I'm from Little Rock. I started blacksmithing about one year ago and have been interested in knives/swords/sharp things and the sort for much, much longer than that. Currently I am in graduate school at UAMS so I don't get too much time to forge but so far I've snuck in a few blades. I've had the pleasure of forging with Lin Rhea a few times now and have learned a great deal from him. He made the mistake of telling me to "not hesitate to ask him for help" so needless to say I've been inundating him with all sorts of newbie questions haha. I look forward to talking and learning from you guys.
Grant
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. Our mission is education and you will find that this is the place to ask questions about bladesmithing and receive advice from some of the most talented makers in the business. I see that you are already contacting Master Smith Lin Rhea and receiving some valuable advice.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
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Welcome to the forum Grant. I was happy to learn that you are now a member of the ABS. We are here to help and to be helped. I know school keep you busy most of the time but it don't take long to check in with us. You know where to find me.
Grant,
Welcome to the forum. You couldn't fine a better role model than Lin. He's a tireless contributor to the custom knife world as well as a true gentleman.
If you ever find yourself up north my way (Branson) please stop by my shop & say "Hi".
Gary
Hello Grant and welcome. Good to have you in the ABS and here on the forum. Lin is a great friend and bladesmith, he can teach you a lot.
Welcome again.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Grant,
Welcome to the ABS and the Forum. You've got a great teacher in Lin!! You'll learn a lot from him! Let us know what we can do to help you out!
Thank you all for your kind replies! I feel very fortunate that Lin has offered me a chance to learn from him and plan on soaking up everything I can from not only him but everyone else here. Lin recently just told me a way to pseudo cold forge a brass guard to help with gaps which has made a world of difference on the stainless cake cutter/server combo I'm making for my wedding in November. Thankfully through all the help I'm receiving every knife I'm making I'm learning a ton and getting slightly better; so far so good haha
