captjames34 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I am currently in Iraq and am about to go home for good. I have a house with a back yard large enough to put a nice size shop in. I no nothing about blacksmithing, I am interested in making knives...especially the folded over type similar to the sameri swords. I am really open to any ideas. I would love to find a ways to make a hobby into small income producing occupation. I am interested in any books or training or anything that could give me some introduction into this to get me started. I am on the east coast and can travel anywhere on that coast to participate in schools, workshops, fairs etc. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance, James Gannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Cap'n, I am making the assumption you are a returning soldier. If so, thanks for your service, God bless you. Second, where on the east coast are you going to be located? We have several good org's here, and if you are close to me, I'll do anything I can to help. Just spend time wandering around this site for the next couple weeks, these guys are great! Knives are great, but what blacksmithing really has done for me is fill an artistic void in my life that I never knew existed. You may find the same. In any event, welcome aboard and best wishes to you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captjames34 Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Im near hilton head inland some close to savanna Ga, but as I said can travel to any fairs , workshops etc. Im actually a contractor out here wirking for the Army, but I agree the military deserves all the credit in the world. As I look thru the site I see lots of interesting things that can be done with blacksmithing, so I will take your advise and keep my eyes open and scour the pages for ideas. Thanks Again James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thank you for yer service, James. Any of the Jim Hrisoulas and Wayne Goddard books are a great way to start. Reading thru the old posts here is recomended as divermike stated. Good luck and have fun! bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_cooter Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 James, I live about 250mi from your area at the NC/SC states line. You are welcome to visit my shop on almost any week end. I have been making knives for about 6yrs and although I do not make japanese type blades, I will be glad to teach you basic forging techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi James. Welcome to IFI and I too would like to thank you for your service, even as a contractor. As the guys have already stated, travel the site, ask questions and enjoy the art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Mulholland - Tetnum Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 ditto to whats been said thanks for your service heare is a link that i think will help answer your questionTwin Oaks Forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Welcome aboard James it's good to have you as part of the gang. Thank you for serving and hope your return is warm and safe. If you go to the top of the page and click on "User CP" and edit your profile to show where you are I'm sure there are a bunch of guys who'd be proud to have you over. I certainly would be, if you're ever in Alaska please look me up. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal L Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 James, Thanks for your service. You might want to check out our guild Philip Simmons Artist-Blacksmith Guild of South Carolina We have members from all over South Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Czar Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) may be of some helpFundamentals of Knife Forging, Starting from ZeroMetallurgy of Steel for Bladesmiths & Others who Heat Treat and Forge Steel PDF download by John D. Verhoeven PS you have a private message ;) Edited October 20, 2008 by Ice Czar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Czar Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) DOH :rolleyes: Edited October 20, 2008 by Ice Czar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE MC Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am fairly new to this forum and I think you have found the right place to ask the question about your interest in Blacksmithing.. There are good people here and willing to help all they can, fact is most Blacksmiths are. I have found this forum very helpful for me. Again, Thank you very much for you service to our country.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captjames34 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks everyone for the kinds words and advise, NC Cooter Ill try to get in touch when I get back and see when a good time to check out some of what you do is. Thanks again everyone James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 May I commend to your attention the school that the American Bladesmiths Society runs?ABS School classes from beginning to advanced and well worth the time and expense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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