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Old 12-15-2004, 03:22 PM
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does the newbie always need help?

i am new into the world of knifemaking and i have just forged two blades from files. i am wondering if there is anyone in my area who is willing to let me drop by their smithy and observe. i am currently in marietta, ga. i am willing to work out some sort of trade in return for tutoring. thanks
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Old 12-15-2004, 10:37 PM
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Go to Barnes & Knobles and find a copy of Knives 2005. In the back they list knifemakers state by state. Find someone and then give them a call. Remember though, if they are a full time knifemaker, and they are willing to let you visit, make it on their schedule. Most of us are pretty busy, and we tend to shut everything down when someone comes in the shop. It's usually good to wait until the maker invites you, rather than inviting yourself. Another option is to find a maker who offers classes, and take one. The cost of doing so may seem steep when you first look at the price, but even a basic class will literally cut years off your learning curve.


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Old 12-16-2004, 10:06 AM
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Thanks Ed For Your Kindly Advice. That Is Exactly What I Was Looking For. If I Do Find Someone In My Area, I'll Be Sure To Work On Their Schedule And Respect Their Time And Space
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:14 PM
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In Marietta Georgia...

John C. Campbell Folk School is near enough to get to, and they offer some bladesmithing in with their general blacksmithing curriculum. They have a nice website you can google.

Don't miss the Batson Blade Symposium at Alabama's Tannehill State Park, first weekend in April.

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Old 12-16-2004, 12:29 PM
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Look up "ABANA", the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America on the internet. They have a chapter or associate list of for every state and provience with contact names.

Many have classes in blacksmithing and perhaps some knifemaking workshops from time to time. Learning the basics of blacksmithing has some side benefits in my opinion. You could end up with a dual occupation which has it's benefits. Just depends upon your interests.


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Old 12-16-2004, 09:06 PM
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Coyotecalls,
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Old 12-17-2004, 09:04 AM
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i thank you all for your help. i had no idea that the knife community would be so helpfull to a newbie who has so little to offer.
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Old 12-17-2004, 11:18 AM
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Everyone has something to offer, if nothing else but a new way of looking at things. I heard it said once that innovation is the product of people who don't know what they're trying is impossible or won't work.

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I heard it said once that innovation is the product of people who don't know what they're trying is impossible or won't work.
By that logic, none of us should help the original poster.


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Never really thought of it that way!


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