Welcome Dean! Everyone here is quite friendly and are more than wlling to answer any questions you have. And they even put up with me!

Welcome Matthew! I don't have much to offer in the way of teaching as I do not know anything, but there are many mastersmiths here who do. The...

I'm late on this, but would like to add my 2 cents. I had been struggling with my bladesmthing for a couple of years before joining the ABS. I had b...

The Piney Woods Hammer-In last fall was my first hammer-in and I had a good time and learned a lot. i plan to attend this one as well.

I agree with Karl. The winner may never let it get close to the anvil.

Japanese bladesmiths traditionally use pine charcoal if my memory is correct. Who is the bladesmith and how did you get him to agree to visit your sh...

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Those are some amazing knive. Got to find more time to spend at the forge. So long sleep!

Welcome Dewayne! All the folks here are very helpful to answer any questions you have.

In my knife shop, I see more younger women(18-25) and girls coming in and buying knives than older women. I believe it is getting to be more socially...

Thanks for the information guys. The knives that I know the fellow is polishing the etch off of do not etch their knives very deep; so I had thought ...

Jeremy, you forgot to mention if restoring the knife made you the favorite son-in-law.

Ed, are the blades done? If so, what finish did you choose?

John, how are making the thumbnail notches in the blades?