Hello all,
My name is Robert Putansu, I have been an ABS member, Apprentice, for just shy of two years but have never registered for the forum. I also started forging just over two years ago and have been assembling shop equipment, forges, tools, etc... since. I have made a few knives in the past, all stock removal, but have never bit by a bug this infectious. Testing and submitting to be judged are definitely in my future. I love every aspect of the forged blade and look forward to learning much more. I have followed a few topics here and look forward to more. An impressive bunch to draw from.
I will be looking for a MS in my area so if somebody can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate the assistance. I have attached a photo of my latest creation. Critics welcome.
Best regards,
Robert
Robert
Welcome aboard the ABS Forum!
I have the Master Smiths listed on the ABS Website under the heading of Bladesmiths in alphabetical order with their City,State, email, etc. You can go down the list to locate a Master Smith near you.
Dan Cassidy
Journeyman Smith
Send an email to Dan
Hello Robert and welcome to the ABS forum. Your one-stop-shop for more than you ever wanted to know about knife making!
I don't know which Master Smiths are near you, but David Lisch is a very talented JS and he is in Seattle, which is 21 minutes downn the road from you. Check out his website: http://www.davidlisch.com/
He is a full-time Smith, a fantastic guy, and great forger.
Joshua States
www.dosgatosforge.com
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Also on Instagram and Facebook as J.States Bladesmith
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