JimCrawford Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Ok. I'm ready, but the Teacher has yet to appear. I think that it is time to find one instead. Does anyone know of any knifemakers in Virginia? Preferably closer to Washington? -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 The knives annual book (exp "Knives '99") used to list makers by the state in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Jim, This is probably the wrong end of the state, but there is an event coming up soon down toward Bristol that will have some of the best bladesmiths in the country:Holston Mtn. Hammerin 2007 This is short notice, and they may already be full, but it would be worth the effort. I can't make it, but I really wish I could. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Jim. Look into The Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. There are a few guys around there that do some wonderful things in making blades. Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland The president of the guild is a super nice guy and should be able to help. Also the Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac is a big group with a bunch of top quality smiths....there is bound to be one in that group somewhere... www.bgop.org Hope this helps. I will also keep my ear to the ground to see whatelse I can find out for you... Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimCrawford Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Actually, I'm a member of BGOP. I've yet to run into any of the knifemakers, but with my schedule, that's no surprise. Thanks for the pointers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Jim I am not sure if you have run across this website but this guy is out of Newport News VA. I know it is a little far from you, but he may be networked to other knifemakers that could be closer to you. Virginia Custom Cutlery Jim I hope to cross paths with you one of these days...being a fellow Virginia boy I suppose its just a matter of time! Good luck with the search and I will keep trying to dig something up... Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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