Fiddleback Apprentice Introduction

RedHammer

RedHammer

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Hello Everyone, My name is Aubrey Groover, and I'm proud to be an apprentice of Andy's. I am thankful for the blessing of the opportunity I have at Fiddleback. Being encouraged in my pursuit of craftsmanship is such a rare surprise, and I want to thank all of the guys at the shop, I appreciate it.

I've always been drawn to good blades, and the use of blades in the woods is something that I can happily get 'lost in'. For years I tinkered with a brake drum forge and squirrel cage blower, dreaming of being a craftsman. Meeting the Georgia Knifemaker Guild has helped me on the path to finishing blades of my own; and now that I have finished one I am eager to see what else I can come up with.

This is my first knife, I used 5/32 O1
OAL: 7 3/16". Blade length: 2 3/4". Handle: 4 1/2"
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I am fascinated by the history of steel, and the applications that man has found for it.
I look forward to getting to know yall here, learn, and grow in the way of the blade.
 
Congrats on the knife Aubrey.

Andy's mom asking you if you are old enough to drink alcohol = still funny! !
 
Wow, that's a nice looking "first knife". is that a polished grind? Looks like a very useful little knife.

Congrats on your opportunity. It looks like you definitely have the talent for the craft :)
 
Welcome to the Fiddleback Crew Aubrey and best of luck with your future endeavors. Looks like you're off to a good start !
 
Hello Aubrey! You are off to a great start, your first knife is nicely done. Will be fun watching your journey.
 
Congratulations, that's a great looking knife! We look forward to seeing more of your work.
 
Looks like you are off to a great start, obviously you found the right place as well!
 
Congrats on the apprenticeship!! I look forward to seeing you develope your style. May the Forge be with you :D
 
Aubrey,
Welcome aboard. Always nice to see new faces and new energy injected into the fray. Congrats on the first knife, looks good.
 
Thanks for the compliments and the welcome ya'll, and to your question Led: The secondary bevel is polished.
 
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It is certainly a blessing to teach knives to folks like Aubrey. He is a big help around the shop. Im excited to see what his style knives turns out to be.
 
Welcome to the madness Aubrey, it was good talking to you back in December. I'm looking forward to seeing what all you come up with.
 
Hope to meet you and see your work at Blade Show this year! Welcome to the family!
 
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