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Introduction
Hi Guys,
Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Darren and I am a knifeaholic! (not a real word or is it?). I live in George, South Africa. I have grown up and enjoyed knives pretty much my whole life. I always wanted to make my own knife though and finally at the beginning of this year I started. First with a jig and files and then I built a belt grinder and now I actually have orders coming in for some knives. Anyway I have a lot to learn and I will be getting a lot from this forum, so thanks in advance. |
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'Knifeaholic' is indeed a real word, at least it is around here! Welcome Darren, we look forward to seeing your work (although you'll have to participate in the forum for a while before you can post pictures). Fill out your profile so we know where you are for future posts. Knowing you are in South Africa could make a difference for some of the information we might try to supply ...
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Darren
Welcome to the forum. Hope to see some of your knives soon Ed |
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Thanks for the welcome. I want to ask first, if guys want to see my work I have a website, can I post a link?
I will wait for a reply before I put the link up. |
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BY all means, post the link ...
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Thanks Ray, I had a look at your website. Really great work you do.
Well here is the link: http://porterdarren1.wix.com/portercustomknives __________________ Making a dream come true in Sunny South Africa. |
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Welcome Darren.
Yeah, link us up. We always like to see new work. __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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Welcome to the forum Darren.
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Thanks for the welcome guys. Seems I can't post a link!
I will try again. A moderator has to check it out first. __________________ Making a dream come true in Sunny South Africa. Last edited by Darren12; 11-01-2015 at 11:28 AM. |
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Some pretty good workmanship there ...
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Thanks Ray, I know I have a lot to learn but I have found the best way for me to learn is just try it and see where I made mistakes then do it again. But I suppose that is just normal learning. My biggest pain is finishing. I just get too impatient, but I'm working on it.
__________________ Making a dream come true in Sunny South Africa. |
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Am I missing the link or is it not there like I think? Ed
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Not sure, Ed. The link appears in two posts above my last post....
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A link isn't showing up for me either
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