Hi everyone, my name is Edgared (Ed) Troche. I'm  new to the craft, but have being interested in bladesmthing/blacksmithing for as long as I can remember. Finally was able to participate in an intro to bladesmithing at Broken Hammer Forge and realized I don't want to keep postponing the journey, so I started putting together tools/equipment and join ABS. Looking forward to learn from and appreciate everyone's craftsmanship and wisdom. 

Outside of bladesmithing, I've been a combat medic (68W) for the Army National Guard for the past 14 years, and in my civilian side I work as a chemical engineer (regrettably not in the metallurgy sector). Attached is a picture of my first knife.

Any advice and guidance is greatly appreciated.

Safe forging everyone, 

Ed