Hello,
I joined the ABS here recently(just got my apprentice card in the mail).
I have had an interest in blacksmithing and blades since early High School. After years of not being able to get into the hobby, I found the opportunity to take my first blacksmith class 10 years later(Talk about a long time). After the class, I got my first home with a work space I could call my own. I have been forging for 2 years, mostly outdoor camping equipment and have slowly worked towards learning how to forge knives. I have around 15 knives under my belt, including failures and have ALOT to learn. I recently changed jobs to focus more on my craft as I continue to build up my workspace. My goal is to eventually make a legacy out of my work, and if money allows, open a non profit community forge/shop to help those that cant afford tools etc. have a space to work & learn.
I am hoping this fall there will be a Knife Making class at Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil to attend to further my education and meet some like minded individuals.
My goal is in the next 3-5 Years to achieve Journeyman Bladesmith.
Thank you all for your time and I look forward to working with you all to achieve great things.
-Dan
Hello Daniel, Welcome to the ABS. The ABS School with SOFA has their Intro to Bladesmithing Class very year in late August to Correspond with the Mid America Hammer-In. It is a very good deal because you get two weeks of Intro with the Hammer-In on the weekend in between. I am normally an instructor for this course as it is an easy 5 hour drive from my home in MI.
Awesome! I actually live 45 minutes from Troy. I look even more forward to the fall now. Would you know the cost of the class/events by chance? I want to make sure I keep class money aside so I can attend.
