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Everyone,
I am approaching that age when you get to take a trip to a far-away land, aka somewhere other than your home state, on your parents dime for a trip. I have decided that I would like to have mine be knife making related, and so I was wondering what you guys would do if you had the opportunity today. As far as budget does, it isn't unlimited, but I won't really have trouble making something reasonable in the US happen. A couple of my previous thoughts were the Blade show, but that has the draw back of the fact that I live on the other side of the country, and it is only 3 days, which makes it seem a bit of a waste. Another through was Ashokan, but the same drawback came to mind in that it isn't as long as it could be. Anyone have any ideas on the subject?
Thanks,
Steven

P.S. I received something very special yesterday. Anyone have a guess as to what it is? There is no prize, because I couldn't think of anything cool to give away. Here is a hint: It is a tool that 99% of all knifemakers either have or want.
 
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Steven
I would suggest the ABS bladesmith School in Old Washington Arkansas.Two weeks of forging and learning about knives.
Stan
 
I'd also say ABS School! Or, a class with a particular knifemaker, like a folder maker?

A week with Dave Lisch?
 
The thought about the ABS school crossed my mind. However, it would require some thought and logistics work before I might be able to pull that one off. Hmmmm.....

Brian, your guess fits the criteria very well, but I got an object :D
 
Go take a class from Tai Goo or Ed Fowler. That should be a good time
 
I suggest that the first thing you want to do is decided what kind of knives you want to make.

Then search the web and knife magazines to observe all the knives you can.

When you have found what you want to make, contact the makers who make that kind of knife and ask if you can visit or if they will coach you.
 
Im sure Nick Rossi will chime in but the New England School of Metalworking has a bunch of great classes from 3 days to 2 weeks I believe. And they have nice accomodations on site.
 
I like Ed's suggestion. Especially from a guy that runs a knifemaking school of his own.

Heck, I might go try to visit Jim Hrisoulas if it was me. Or Don Fogg, if it was a couple years ago.

Kevin Cashen would be on my list too.

In reality the ABS school may be the best choice. Plenty good makers come through there.
 
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