A good place for the sincere and eager to learn?

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Hello. I am new to the forums, and besides the occasional flattened railroad spike, I am new to knife making as well.

I am 20 years old and currently living in Snohomish County, Western Washington.

I need not explain how captivating blades can be. For several years I have been enamored with the idea of making knives and axes. I intend to continue my backyard dabblings but I am seeking a more structured experience.

Through online searches I have found several knife courses in my area. These look very promising but seem "brief". I was wondering if any of you have any experience or knowledge in apprenticing or schools that offer a more prolonged and emersive lesson. I really do want to learn this craft, and I am willing to make commitments to my dreams.

So if any of you have any helpful words for me they would be very much appreciated. If not thank you for taking the time to read.
 
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Welcome! There is a ton of great information here in the stickies and scattered throughout the forum.

If you want something that will get you started on the right foot, there is the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing. It's going to be a journey for you to get there (it's in Texarkana), but I've heard great things. If I had the freedom to get there, I would gladly. Here's a link to their site and schedule.

http://www.americanbladesmith.com/index.php?section=pages&id=128

https://www.texarkanacollege.edu/pages/251.asp

The other thing to do is look up local hammerins in your area to meet people and learn things. There's nothing around where I live unless I drive about 4-5 hours, but the northwest is fairly thriving in bladesmiths. Good luck, and if you have questions, feel free to ask them.

--nathan
 
Thank you for all the replies. Im trying to get a servicable set up at my place, but im renting in an urban area and all the noise and fire isnt welcomed. Thats one reason ive been so intent on finding sometjing long term, so i have a place to focus and work. Maybe what im looking for doesnt exist anymore. Im just glad there are still solid routes to take. Ill always be looking out though. Thanks again for the encouraging replies.
 
I live in an urban area as well. Knifemaking at the hobby level can easily be done in a neighbor friendly way. Lots of the time making knives is hand sanding, buying and making tools, organizing your shop etc. The noisier forging and grinding are a smaller percentage of the time.

You know you want to do it....:D
 
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