Hello. My name is Rick and I am a new member to the ABS. I am very much a newbie to the craft, but I'm hooked and have very intent to get better at it. My first few knives have been FAR from perfect, but I managed to not (seriously) cut or burn myself using a paint can forge, so I'm taking that as a very minor victory even if the results were mediocre. My day job and family keep me away from the workshop most days, but I intend to invest more free time into the craft. I'm looking forward to learning my way here in the forums!