My name is Kabe Wolf. I currently reside in Broomfield Colorado, just north of Denver. It's great. I love it out here. I grew up in Northern Utah, north of Salt Lake City. I'm 31 and only getting younger. Life is good.
I finally became a member of the ABS today, and I have to say, it's been a long time coming. It's a truly special day for me. I've wanted to become a Bladesmith since I was 12 years old. My father noticed I had a fascination with knives and came home one day with a 1996-1997 Koval Knives catalog. Shortly after, he ordered me a Cumberland Clip Point knife kit, which came with a "razor" sharp pre-made blade, brass rivets and guard, and my choice of color Dymond wood grips. He had a friend solder in the guard for me, and I shaped the handle until it felt natural in my hand. We had a saddle maker fashion a nice sheath for me and I've cherished it ever since.
I was more than happy with my accomplishment, but I wanted more than just assembling a pre-made blade and sanding a handle down. I wanted to make the blade. So for years now I've had this desire to craft cutting tools from steel and I've had to wait patiently for the justification. I decided I had waited long enough and the Stars had lined up just right, and it had been almost a year to the day since I met that friendly Farrier in a parking lot in -8 degree weather to buy his anvil, so I enrolled in the April Intro to Bladesmithing Class at the Bill Moran School. And I'll tell ya, I couldn't be more excited. I hope there are enough students enrolled to justify having the class. I've thought about forging blades so long that I have literally dreamed about it. And I rarely dream.
I have a mind that wanders like a hobo and more questions about everything than a 6 year old boy missing his front teeth. I hope to get to know as many of you as I can because I am truly inspired by all of you. Creativity and craftsmanship is alive and well, and I tip my cap to each of you.
Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction and I look forward to contributing to the forum.
Hello Kabe
Welcome to the ABS. I know you will enjoy the class in Washington AR.
Anthony Griggs
Kabe
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum!
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
Send an email to Dan
Kabe,
You will learn so much in the intro class. Enjoy it it will be fun.
Best of Luck,
Bob
Greetings!
I too am an brand new bladesmith. Going to the Feb/March into class in Arkansas. Can't wait. Ill let you know how it went but the class is full from the letter I got this week. I imagine yours will be as well.
Happy Hammerin!
Matthew
Welcome to the ABS and the ABS Forums. I know you will learn much and enjoy your class. I look forward to seeing what you make. I do hope you and other participants in the classes share what you do and think of the class.
Chris
Hello Kabe and welcome. A lot of good information here on the forum. When you have questions just post them an we will try our best to answer them. You will have a good time at the class. I believe your instructors are Jim Crowell and Tim Potier. They are a good team and a lot of fun. Plus the Spring Hammer In is on the weekend between the two weeks. I will see you at the hammer in.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
