Hello everyone!
My name is Aaron Zoltan Virag, I live, work, and play in a small town on Canada's west coast.
I joined the ABS because I really appreciate what it stands for and I want to be a part of that and help any way I can. And I love learning, so what better place! The wealth of knowledge that is shared on these pages is amazing, and the supportive manner that it is presented in is very refreshing. That being said, a very big thank you to all!
I've been welding as a career for the last fifteen years, and dabbled in blacksmithing during that time as well due to my father being a blacksmith for a number of years and the fact that smashing hot metal around is quite fun! That, coupled with a creative desire that had yet to be satisfied, has led me to bladesmithing. When I finished the rough shaping of the handle on my first knife and gripped it in my hand, I knew I was hooked. THAT was satisfaction. I aspire to take my skills in bladesmithing as far as I can, and am looking forward to taking an intro course as soon as finances allow and hopefully be able to pass along any knowledge I have one day as I really enjoy teaching anyone that's interested, anything I know.
Again, thanks for everything I've learned from everyone on here so far. Hopefully get to meet a few of you legends at a show sometime soon!
All the best,
Aaron
Aaron
Welcome to the ABS and Forum. Some very wise and talented people here, always willing to help us that are less.
Anthony
Aaron Zoltan Virag, Posted Yesterday, 05:05 PM
I joined the ABS because I really appreciate what it stands for and I want to be a part of that and help any way I can. And I love learning, so what better place!
Aaron
Welcome to the American Bladesmith Society and the ABS Forum. You joined the American Bladesmith Society for the same reasons that I did.
Ask any questions that you have about bladesmithing techniques and our experienced and very talented Moderators and members will answer your questions. As you can see our mission is education.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
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Thanks guys! Very glad to be here. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Aaron
Welcome Aaron! It is good to have you here on the forum and in the ABS. I look forward to seeing your work.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Welcome Aaron. There is truly a wealth of information here and more available for the asking. I look forward to seeing what you share. We really do have a great place here with great people.
Chris
I'm in the Okanagan if you ever travel this way Aaron.....from one beautiful location to another , Tofino stunning in its beauty , nice backdrop for a forge !!
Rob
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Welcome Aaron! It is good to have you here on the forum and in the ABS. I look forward to seeing your work.
Brion
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Welcome Aaron. There is truly a wealth of information here and more available for the asking. I look forward to seeing what you share. We really do have a great place here with great people.
Chris
Thanks fellas! I'll have some photos up soon, looking forward to some constructive criticism!
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I'm in the Okanagan if you ever travel this way Aaron.....from one beautiful location to another , Tofino stunning in its beauty , nice backdrop for a forge !!
Rob
I usually roll through the valley a few times a year. I was living in Peachland before I moved out here. I'll let you know the next time I'm headed that way. And yes, awesome backdrop for sure! I need to install windows in the shop!! Or maybe not as I daydream way too much as it is..... <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//rolleyes.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />
Welcome Aaron. I look forward to seeing your work. Please holler if there's anything we can do.
