February 5Feb 5 I got started years ago making knives. Over the years I probably have make two or three hundred knives, yet I have never sold one. I retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in 2006 as a Sergeants Major. My job as a SGM was taking care of the troops, that has continued today. All the knives I have made go to others, yet I never take money for them, instead I have my customers donate the money to groups who support Vets: Warfigher Outfitters, Nettin With Vets, my VFW Post 3886 (I am a life member), Greenleaf Friends Academy annual auction (where I attended high school). Living in Denmark I am far from other Vets, there are none around where I am. I am a member of a group on Facebook where I have "sold" many blades. For me it is the only way I feel I can give back. I enjoy making blades. I don't have all the machines a lot of guys do. I did build my own power hammer, this past summer I converted a wood splitter into a hydraulic press (7 ton). I retired from my farrier practice 30 June 24, so now between golf in the good weather and my shop making knives, I had to find a good way to "hide from the wife". This is a pic of my last project I finished. My touch mark on all my blades was easy: I have a stamp made with my Sergeants Major rank.
February 5Feb 5 Not a fan of that design but nice work. As a vet as well, thank you. Thank you for your service and your continued service. I looked up those 2 organizations you mentioned. "Warfighter outfitters" is on the other side of the country from me, i got nothing on "Nettin with Vets". But i did find "Vets with nets" that is in that state up north (michigan) that do walleye fishing trips. Seeing as how i am a vet that loves walleye, may have to look a bit more into them.
February 7Feb 7 Author BillyBones, Nettin With Vets has a Facebook page: NETTIN' WITH VETS | Facebook They fish the Great Lakes. Got a friend who takes his boat out on this event.
March 31Mar 31 It’s clear you’ve poured your heart into both your service and your artistry, thank you for all you do!
April 21Apr 21 That's just amazing! It's great when you find a hobby you love. I wish you all the best!
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