Looking for heroes and mentors

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BradleySmall

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I am of the generation that grew up without heroes and didn't want to become president. :)

However, I do like having heroes or mentors when learning a new vertical. I also like the idea of learning the history of things as I go.

I am reading a bunch of books as I can get them like Don Robinson's and Thomas, Steigerwald, and Culver.

Now I have seen some makers here as well as that other forum :) I am aware of Bose, and Loveless.

My main interest is folders of any kind. So who do I need to learn more about, and who do I need to meet, and whose books do I need to read?

Is there a good source for histories on the classical patterns and their respective designers?
 
I would agree with my friend above, Levine's Guides are a great place to start, particularly to learn about traditional patterns. I was lucky to be gifted the 4th edition by Charlie waynorth waynorth . It's considered to be the best of the series, but is pricey, and rather scarce. I've also owned the 2nd edition though, since gifting it to another member, but thought it pretty good, and it's available at a much lower price. There are some great books on traditional knives, but a few stinkers too I think.

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Pretty sure I ve uploaded lots of pages of Levines 5th edition...up here somewhere...
 
Jack Black said:
I would agree with my friend above, Levine's Guides are a great place to start, particularly to learn about traditional patterns. I was lucky to be gifted the 4th edition by Charlie waynorth waynorth .
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Everyone should have an LGIV!! A week doesn't go by, that I don't refer to Levine's Guide!!
Glad you still enjoy it, Jack!! ;)
 
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