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King187

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    Northwest Ohio
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    Fishing, fighting, forging... my wife would add "farting".
    Military and veteran issues and organizations.

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  1. Its definitely possible we may have met, I've trained with quite a few people in the general area over the years: John McDonald, Matt Montalvo, Kyle Pettit, Dave Morris and the guys at Pil Sung, James Chapman, and Justin Flemens... I think Justin might still be training at Summit City Submission in Ft. Wayne; the guy is a strangler! LOL It really is a small world. I'm definitely interested in coming by sometime... I literally have zero experience. But I'm a quick study and hard worker and willing to spend an inordinate amount of time and money to learn. Do I need to sign up or anything like that? It was a privilege to serve with such great men; you're welcome.
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    Wow! Impressive!
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    Now that is awesome!
  4. As long as it performs I won't hold that it against it... this time. I really enjoy the history involved in this stuff also; from the individual item history (where it was made, sold, found, etc.) to the manufacturer history. Most of these seem to have been made/out of business long before I was around.
  5. Sounds interesting and a place to score some tools and equipment. Is there a schedule out; when I searched I only found a 2016 (just a cursory search a min ago). As long as it isn't during my two week fishing trip Minnesota this mid-September I should be able to check it out.
  6. I've heard of Troy, but I'm not familiar with what region. What can ya tell me about it? I may make it a point to go.
  7. Thanks, it was a privilege. Once I start to get a grasp of the basics and acquire more tools I'd like to try bladesmithing of some kind... I've always had a thing for knives/swords/tomahawks as well as weapons throughout history and different cultures. I also love old architecture and could see myself exploring ideas there also. I don't want to set the bar too high that I can't achieve a goal, so we'll see where it leads. I don't like to be pigeonholed into a set way of thinking anymore than I already am. LOL As long as I'm enjoying myself, it will hardly matter. Wish I'd have taken an interest sooner!
  8. Hello everyone. My name is Josh and I recently decided to pursue my interest in forging; and whoa boy is there a lot to take in! Googling various questions constantly led me back to this site, so I decided I might as well join. I'm 35 years old and live in Northwest Ohio with my wife and 3 children. I spend A LOT of time (and money) bass/pike fishing, and until recently spent a lot of time working out or training mixed martial arts. I'm a U.S. Army Combat Veteran - Afghanistan (1st and 87th INF, 10th Mountain Division) and enjoy attending/supporting veterans services/organizations and auctions when I get time. Did I mention I like fishing?
  9. It's certainly possible being the conditions it was found; either way I'm happy between my own findings and response to the post. Thanks everyone; I'm always eager to increase my "think tank" on on a subject I'd like to pursue , so any input is beneficial.
  10. I got it for 390. Wasn't sure it's worth, but from what I've seen for a new anvil... figured it was available now and close = minimal fuss would be worth any overpaying I might do. Have a question: From what I've gleaned from scouring the Internet the "3" at the base means roughly 30 pounds. Call me crazy, but it sure felt a lot more than 30; it was attached to an angle iron base but even considering that I'd have to say it was more than 30. I could be misjudging, but I can curl 30 pounds for reps easily... and that simply ain't happening with this piece. LOL I'm not concerned with the weight really at this point, being a beginner and all; more general curiosity. *sigh* Looks like I'll be weighing it just to satisfy that curiosity.
  11. Thanks. The guy I bought it off of said it was buried under barn debris and a foot of mud... said he wouldn't have even noticed except the part of the horn was poking through. He wired wheeled it and posted it; said right after I agreed to buy it he had 10 people chomping for it.
  12. I'm totally new to smiting and have just recently started picking up some equipment. Yesterday I picked my first anvil that appears to be a Fisher from what I've read. What can anyone tell me about this find and what do you think about it? I really wasn't concerned whether it was a fair price or not... I really just wanted to get started acquiring equipment and it was within 20 minutes and seemed to be in good condition. I'll post a few pics for reference. Thanks!
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