I got to visit with RJ Martin!!!

[T.K.C.]

I had the pleasure of visiting with RJ Martin in his shop this evening!! I can not thank him enough!! It was an absolute THRILL for me. I got to see the RJ work on some knives. knife making is quite fascinating!! I got to see the CNC machine in action. I got to see the bearing system that he uses, how he makes his knives!! I have a DEEP appreciation of what a knife maker does to make a knife. I LOVED it and want to see more!! RJ was kind enough to invite me back too. I can't wait!!!! RJ, THANK YOU seems sooooooooo inadequate, but it is the best I can do!!!

 

[Jon Brand]

Thats really cool! Does he live sorta near you or was it a long trek??

Happy for you!

 

[Kevin Jones]

Good for you Suz.
Visiting a maker's shop is always fun and enlightening.

 

[Lycosa]

You're a lucky person, Sister Suz! :thumbup:

 

[Doug C]

Happy for ya'. :thumbup:
Bet it was a great time.

Doug

 

[Lanza]

Sounds like a great time, Suz. Pictures??

 

[SharpByCoop]

Been there, done that. :thumbup:

RJ is the consumate knifemaker--always ready to help and advise and his doors ARE truly open. I spent an entire day with him a couple of years ago. His shop is tight, equipped, and efficient.

Did he pop out a couple of CNC folders while you watched?

OK, Suz.... What's on order?

Coop

 

[T.K.C.]

He lives relatively close to me; about and hour & 15 mins.

He popped out some Havoc onlays whilst I was there. I got to handle 2 Havocs. I had a grand time!!

No, I didn't take any pix. I may ask if I CAN take pix next time I go.

I have nothing on order. I DO very badly want a Zing & a black & green Havoc however.

 

[billf]

RJ is a wealth of information for sure, as well as a great guy

However, after you watch RJ grind out a blade, you become depressed by how easy he makes it look

I brought a knife I was making to his shop when I visited 1 time - I just couldn't get the grinds even, no matter what I did. (it was flat ground) He looked it over for about 2 minutes, changed his platen (since he usually hollow grinds) and fixed it in about a minute!!!!

that's one of the reasons I get a laugh when I see people bring up CNC and the like - not only can he PROGRAM a CNC, which is not trivial, but unless you see him in action, you have no idea how slick he is at "the basics" !

we are lucky that there are guys like him around...AND he's a Yankees fan - (apologies to the Sox fans here )

Bill

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Looks like you had a wonderful time. I always enjoy my visits with knifemakers.

 

[Jos]

Lucky you!:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[nifegrinder]

i'm jealous. his grinding is incredible. every time i see his work i end up out in the shop.

 

[indian george]

If you ever get down here, stop by my shop.:thumbup:

 

[T.K.C.]

If you ever get down here, stop by my shop.:thumbup:

Thank you!!! I will keep that in mind. I am on the Cape, so you aren't that far from me.

 

[GTCecchini]

Very nice Suz!
My shop isn't so far too...

 

[T.K.C.]

Very nice Suz!
My shop isn't so far too...

Gus, I WISH I could visit your shop!!! You have no idea how much I would love to be able to do that.