Steve Sells Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I figured I should log in, and start posting here too. I am in Ft Wayne Indiana, 44 years old, father of 2, and have a 3 yr old grandson. Started blacksmithing over 15 years ago, about half my forge work is making pattern welded blades. I have 3 guys learning under me, in addition to my 12 yr old son. I smith under the name of Fenris Forge, after a having alphabet soup for a url I finaly got a domain going last winter: fenrisforge.com I think damascus is fun, and thanks to people like JPH I have a few patterns I do well, and have had some comerical success as a bladesmith. I prefer making historical blades from Europe and the middle east. My day job is as an Electrician, I am also an EMT and instructor for the American Red Cross, as well as teach Jujitsu. thats enough about me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Welcome Steve. I made my first trip to the IBA conference in Tipton this spring to see Clifton, Steve and Kurt demo. If you were there maybe we met. I was the fat guy, beard and bibs ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Steve, You have a web site that has been very skillfully put together. Not only does the quality your work look excellent, but I believe one of your most impressive operational high lights is that your son is included. You are a very fortunate man to have a son who is interested in your passion. And your son is fortunate to have a father who will spend time with him and mentor him. Oh, I almost forgot; Welcome to IFI. Be safe! Old Rusty Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 nice to meet ya steve...curious what do you do to test your blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 thanks for the welcome everyone. My son is a part time smith, but I enjoy having him in the shop. He is good at hand sanding and polish. Testing the blades at the quench tank, a file to comfirn a harden, then after tempering a over night freeze then temper #2. then the 1/2 inch rod test, chopping some wood and then shave the hair on my arm. not very high tech, but seems effective fo far. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Steve, You have a web site that has been very skillfully put together. Not only does the quality your work look excellent, but I believe one of your most impressive operational high lights is that your son is included. You are a very fortunate man to have a son who is interested in your passion. And your son is fortunate to have a father who will spend time with him and mentor him. Oh, I almost forgot; Welcome to IFI. Be safe! Old Rusty Ted thank you very much, I work at the web site adding bits here and there. As for my work, I see things with my blades that no one else notices. so I keep at it trying to get better. I agree I am very lucky to have a son that wants to spend time with me Too many men dont have that luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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