Background in structural steel fab,now working in small knife shop in N.W Pa.heat treat and blade grinding.Working with steel brought me to this forum.Hope to learn a lot from you all

Welcome!!!!! glad to have ya here. Lots of knowledgeable people here. I'm sure you can teach as well as learn.
t2g

Welcome aboard, glad to have you.

Plenty of knife makers to talk to here, pull up a stump and visit a while.

If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it'll make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. That and if local folk know you're there they can tip you to get togethers, tool deals and offer hands on help.

Frosty