1) Name- Mitchel (by the way, I'm 14 years old)
2) Location- Southern California
3) What type blacksmithing do you do, what do you make. - Knives, and about anything else.
4) How and when did you get started in blacksmithing - Seeing demonstrators at ren-fairs, one of the guys recommended CBA.
5) What object or thing did you use as your first anvil- At the CBA forge I used the anvils there which were real ones.
6) Tell us about your first forge, hole in the ground, camp fire, brake drum, stacked bricks- I used charcoal to harden a couple of ground out file knives, but my first proper forge was and is a Chile Tabasco
7) Who assisted you or encouraged you in the craft- My parents, who got me tools over various Christmases THANK YOU!! And my instructors at CBA, you guys are awesome!
8) What event changed your attitude about blacksmithing- When I was a kid I always thought it was about dwarves in viking legends, I saw demonstrators at ren-fairs and saw it was real.
9) What tool has changed or made your life easier in the shop- Just got a post vice. That thing is awesome!
10) What advice would you give those starting out in blacksmithing- Get it hot, Hit it hard, And have a good time
11) What advice would you give those already involved in blacksmithing- Same!
12) What are some of the interesting things that have happened to you in your life as a blacksmith. - No great stories!