Back to Making knives again, Thanks Herb Derr, Harvey Holbrook!

wilhurley

wilhurley

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I've been meaning to post of awhile, I moved, half the people I work with got fired, and everything in between. It set my knifemaking back back about a year, Haven't made anything since last December. Last year I went to Harvey Holbrooks shop and It really Helped me get started, what I needed, basics of Hollow grinding, Harvey showed me how varible speed grinders really help when grinding, Really couldn't have got started with out his help. So a bunch of stuff happened couldn't make knives for about a year. I kinda got frustrated. So in October I took a forged cutlery class taught by Herb Derr. (You should google his name his knives are beautiful.) This was the kick in the butt I needed to get going again. The class was very informative covering forging, some stock removal, demonstration of forging a hawk, Heat treating/ diffrenential tempering of Carbon steel, and handling knives. Anyone that is interested he teaches a cutlery class once a year and Damacasus class twice a year in Ripley, WV. The website is Cedarlakes.com . I'll be there in the spring for the Damacasus class. Herb is very Helpful, and a great teacher, I knew alot of the stuff from reading books and bladeforums.com, but seeing it in person and asking questions was great, A great class for the beginner knifemaker. The class rocked in IMHO. Also For the 3 day class with lodge, class and meals itwas right around $260.00, But if you live close enough I think the class was $110.00 alone. I just wanted to tell all the beginners out there I think when you go to a class, knifemakers shop it really cuts the learning curve. I'd recommend it to anyone that really wants to get a jump on making knives. So within a week of the class.
I got my new shop setup, and hard at it 10-12 hours a day on my days off. I'm going to post pics soon. Sorry if this was a rant, just wanted people to know I think it really teaches you alot visiting other makers shops and small weekend classes.:thumbup:
Wi
 
I attended Herbs class at Cedar Lakes about six years back. It got me hooked on knife making. Mr. Derr is a fine teacher and a nice fellow to spend time with. The food is mighty good too. I highly recommend the classes at C.L. We are pretty much neighbors Wil. I see you are located in Portsmouth. I'm over in Washington co. My shop sits atop the highest elev. in the county. You are welcome at my shop if you are traveling this way. :thumbup:
Fred
 
Welcome back Wil !! Didn't get a chance to really get to know you before you dropped off the map.Aren't you the fella that shipped me the LLoyd Harding CD ?? Anyway , WELCOME BACK BUDDY :)
 
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