Very nice! I really like the bronze and pattern weld spacers. This makes me feel unworthy of my own ABS Apprentice standing.

I attended the ABS intro class with Ben, we worked under Master Smith Jim Crowell. Ben's work is meticulous and he had his own style and 'language'...

David try this Stake Anvil, depends on which part of the world you are getting your steaks from. This might get you going. Other options would include...

Welcome Teddy, If you can manage it try to make it to one of the two week "intro" classes. You will shave years off your learning curve and get to ...

Thanks for the write up Ed, I am going to go out and modify mine straight away. I was one of those new knife makers who wanted to save money - and ...

I am about 45 minutes west of you right off 101, you're also welcome to swing over this way and use mine. I'd be happy to have you by to get some shop...

Dublin

Where abouts in NH will you be Phil?

I love it when a plan comes together.

I'd get several when I earn my rating. If you add an AS - or Master Smith Wannabe - or paduan or some other equally inappropriate level I'll get se...

Zack I think shifting it is a secondary concern, as Brion says larger is going to move less under the hammer and will equate to faster work. My Sod...

Thank you all for the warm welcome. Zach I am in Dublin, so not too far away. I would love to come by your new space and say hi some time in th...

Mike I strongly recommend getting up to the New England School of Metal Work for one of the ABS two week intensives. It is a long stretch to get away ...