Introduction!

[luc]

Hi all.
I figure I've posted enough knives over in the display case in the last day or so ( more to come) to warrent an actual introduction.So here it is.
My names Lucas burnley I've been a off and on lurker\poster since last July.I'm 21 years old and have been making knives for right about a year now.I mostly do stock removal but have been playing around with the forge a bit,and hope to do alot more as time permits.
I do everything on my knives in house and by hand ,from heat treat and leather to mosaic pins.
Making knives is something I have wanted to do since I was a little kid.I have been saving money and buying tools since I was about 17.Finally last year I rented a place with a two car garage and started grinding.
I just did my first show last month (Scottsdale AZ) and I had the time of my life.It was a slow show so I was able to do alot of talking,and get alot of critique's on my work.
These forums have been a huge source of inspiration and education to me over the last year and everyone here deserves more praise than I can express.Thank you.
Thats about it,sorry about the long post.Hope I put it in the right spot'

Greatful Newbie!

[hammerdownnow]

Luc, you are a talented young fellow. Thanks for sharing your knives with us. With your attitude, dedication and obvious skill, I see you going far in the knife world. Welcome, Roc

[Michael Sanchez]

Hey Luc, glad to here your working hard at it. I usually travel out to Los Lunas once are twice a year, if your close we could get together and share some techniques.

Mike

[luc]

Thanks. Roc!
Absolutely Mike I'm only about 15 north of los lunas.Feel free to call any time! (505) 265-4297.
You would'nt by any chance Be visiting Joe when your in los lunas would you?
Lucas

[Michael Sanchez]

Joe who?

Actually my in-laws live there and we visit them as much as possible.

Mike

[luc]

Sorry
Joe Cordova He's a knife maker who lives down there.
He's about the only knifemaker I get to see in person.
I think there is going to be a hammer-in down there in october
I'll try and find out for sure.maybe you could accidentily time your trip Trip around then.
The last one we had was great. Lots of big guns. Like d'holder
Owen wood,.James rodebaugh,Devin thomas,Richard rogers,and to many more to list.Good fun.
Lucas

[Michael Sanchez]

Sounds good to me. Let me know

Mike

[hammerdownnow]

Sounds like a good group to be hanging out with. Talk about a whose who!

[luc]

Yup!
I had road rash on my chin on account of it hanging in the dirt all weekend.
I watched D'holder hollow grind a four inch drop point hunter in 1 minute 26 seconds It was ridiculous. I thought his push stick was gonna catch fire!
Lucas