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So far that is my only supply, asking around if I'm not at work and I've even found good mystery metals walking with my daughter just been all small pieces so far, but big enough to get started with more tools etc

Thanks guys, I am making a bunch of small hooks and nails and small decorative pieces, styled similar to 16th century blacksmiths, the knife was just to get a feel for it and didn't intend on doing such for awhile but I was shown something similar and just had to try it, but as far as making tongs I'll have to wait to come across bigger pieces of good material for myself. We have all the shop tools and they dont encourage wasting good material on noobies like me. But I have some small chunks I hope to make my various punches and chisels with as well, just dipping in slowly as funds are low into a few of my personal things while I also slowly gather the materials to make a forge of my own. Appreciate the feedback

Brand new to the trade, done lots of research and continuing to do so. Got an opportunity to learn and get paid while doing such. Mainly doing demos for tourists and making things for a gift shop on site but has lots of down time to continue to practice or be lazy. Been at it for 6 shifts so far and tried a knife out of an old file that was left on the side of the road. I know there's some mistakes but followed through anyway and rather happy so far. Any advice on what else I can make to better my skills or any advice in general is always acceptable