Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

My name is Stephen Ranti and as the title says its cold here in MASS today! Per Cindys Email I wanted to take a couple minutes to introduce myself to everyone and, what I hope to accomplish with the American Bladesmith Society in the coming years. I started making material removal knives about 21/2 years ago. I used mainly 01 and 1084 steels for my knives. After taking a class at a local forge to learn how to forge blades, I was hooked! I still make both types of blades now but enjoy the forged ones more. I decided to join the ABS to increase my knowledge of forging blades and increase my skill level at producing them. I am looking into classes at the New England School of Metalwork now. My eventual goal is to obtain my Journeyman's Smith endorsement from this Orginazation. After that I hope to help other Like Minded individuals learn about forging quality blades. So many gracious and talented people have helped me get to where I am now, it's one of the reasons I want to make better blades! Any questions please contact me, I want to be a valued participant on this forum.

Thanks,

Stephen