Hi guys/girls, just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Josh McCloud and I'm 40 years old. Just recently left a Bookkeeping career as I was tired of sitting behind a desk for 10 hours a day. I love to use my hands and build/create. During covid, as we all have, I've had extra time on my hands and have find the art of bladesmithing exciting. I am a complete beginner and have now made 2 blades from 1080 steel, one a hunter style and the other a kitchen knife. I'm very excited to learn from true masters of the art and not having to decipher from whats good advice and not from youtube and the internet. I look forward to learning from everyone as I dive into the art of bladesmithing.