Hello IFI community!
First off I'm James (JTD on other forums), and am from SC.
About me; big time outdoors enthusist - Hunting, fishing, hiking, bushcraft, and primative skills.. I love them all! I'm married, and a father of 3 crazy kids. This past year we moved from MT to SC..not quite the same kind of wilderness I like, and way more mosquitos than I prefer, and I've been home watching tv way more than I like. With that, I needed a hobby to stay sane. I've tried making file knives before, but was very distracted with other hobbies.. well I'm back too it full steam this time. I've made a couple "better" knives now, and I only see knife making growing on me more.
My goals so far for knife making are; Learn alot, and make solid users. If they look good that would be even better.
Originally I wanted to buy a grizzly grinder, and a kiln, but with some internet influence, and lack of funds I've decided to scavenge/build a forge or two, and some grinders. Google brought me here, and now hope to learn alot and build some stuff!
James