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
Welcome to the pit, its a deep hole of never ending learning. Remember, "We do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy."
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
Welcome, honestly you will be happy you made the move. Everyone in this craft is about as good in heart as it gets. I wish you the best on your journey, and I hope a magic Genie appears and gives you enough money to afford the tools haha. All jokes aside this ABS forum is simply the best tool you can invest in for knowledge of experts who will give you key advice!
Respectfully
Michael
Thank you for your kind words, gentlemen. I do need that genie to help me pay for the tools and a new shop, since my wife doesn't seem to amuse with all the tools in the garage (some all around the house...), and is already asking where exactly I'll be storing all of them permanently, ha ha ha. Although, I'm lucky she seems really into it, and already started practicing with her leather stuff to build sheaths for the blades!
Also, if anyone now of any event or a good scrap yard near or around Southern Maryland and would like to share, it would be greatly appreciated!
V/R
Ed
"I do need that genie to help me pay for the tools and a new shop"
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
