Forums
General Discussions
New ABS Forum Membe...
Hello From Lawrence...
 
Notifications
Clear all

Hello From Lawrence, Kansas

 
New ABS Forum Member Introductions
Last Post by Eddie Moore 5 years ago
9 Posts
8 Users
0 Reactions
424 Views
RSS
Ryan Gean
 Ryan Gean
Posts: 8
Member
Topic starter
 

Just wanted to say hi and thank everyone in advance for all I'm sure to learn from your shared experiences and knowledge. I was introduced to ABS by Jim Sowers after being referred to him in my search for bladesmith education. He's been incredibly helpful in pointing me to several resources for learning.

A little about me: I'm a 32 year old father and new homeowner. My new home has offered the space and opportunity to start learning this craft I've always admired greatly, BLADESMITHING! I honestly do not have much experience in metal working but I am a collector of knives and have had an attraction to them ever since I was a boy whittling with my granddad. I still have the first blade he ever gave me and it's one of the most important things I own.

Where I lack in experience, I hope to compensate in enthusiasm to learn. As I grow, I hope to share and help others as well.

 
Posted : 21/08/2019 11:09 am
Joshua States
 Joshua States
Posts: 1157
Member
 

Welcome aboard Ryan. As you start out, you will probably have a lot of questions about equipment, tooling, and shop layout. There are a lot of threads on these subjects already, so start looking for them and start reading! If watching videos is your preferred method of info consumption, check out the ABS youtube channel. Don't forget to post pics of your progress and efforts. Glad to have you on the forum.

Joshua States

www.dosgatosforge.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg

https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71

Also on Instagram and Facebook as J.States Bladesmith

“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”

 
Posted : 21/08/2019 7:32 pm
 Jim Sowers
Posts: 196
Member
 

Welcome to the ABS Ryan - nice to have you here.

 
Posted : 21/08/2019 8:16 pm
 Anthony Griggs
Posts: 524
Honorable Member Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
 

Ryan

Welcome to the ABS and Forum.

Anthony

 
Posted : 21/08/2019 10:22 pm
 Josh Wisor
Posts: 55
Member
 

Welcome to the ABS!

 
Posted : 22/08/2019 11:47 am
 Jason Volkert
Posts: 266
Member
 

Welcome to the ABS Ryan!!

Want to see more of my work follow me on Instagram:JasonVolkertKnives

Want to get in touch with me [email="[email protected]"]Email[/email] me.

 
Posted : 22/08/2019 8:30 pm
 Gene Kimmi
Posts: 14
Eminent Member Apprentice Bladesmith
 

Welcome To the ABS!

 
Posted : 22/08/2019 10:39 pm
Ryan Gean
 Ryan Gean
Posts: 8
Member
Topic starter
 

Thank you all

 
Posted : 24/08/2019 3:45 pm
 Eddie Moore
Posts: 23
Eminent Member Apprentice Bladesmith
 

Welcome to the ABS

E William "Pitt" Moore

Fiery Pitt Forge

 
Posted : 29/08/2019 9:12 pm
Forum Jump:
  Previous Topic
Next Topic  
Share: