I got started in knifemaking in 2003 when I met Tommy McNabb. He had a studio nest to the garage where i worked. Tommy had an Old MG that had a lot of custom modifications and I helped him with some of it. He taught me knifemaking and introduced me to the ABS.
I gave up the job in the garage in 08 and have been subsisting on odd jobs since, I'd like to say that knifemaking has been part of my living, but though I've sold a few knives, they always end up costing more than I get for them, so I guess I just do it for the love of the craft.