Mastersmith performance test

[B . Buxton]

I posted this over on the collectors forum and wanted to post over here also. Yesterday I drove over to Don Hanson's III shop to take my Mastersmith performance test, it was another of those nervous days but the knife performed beautifully and passed every challenge. I want to thank Don for his help and time and all here that have helped me over the years when a problem would arise and I needed guidance. There are to many to mention individually so I'm not going to try in fear of leaving someone out, this is a great community and a good place for all makers to learn. Thanks everyone, this ol hillbilly couldn't have gotten this far without you.

Bill

 

[fitzo]

Most excellent! Congrats, Bill!

 

[indian george]

Done Good Bubba:thumbup:

 

[Luke Smart]

Congratulations Bill!! Job well done.

Luke

 

[Bruce Bump]

I never had a doubt. Congrats Bill! It looks like a gallows there with all those ropes hanging.

 

[WadeH]

Congratulations, that is a great achievement.

 

[Kalimalena]

Congratulations Bill!!!:thumbup:

 

[NickWheeler]

Congratulations my friend!!! :thumbup:

I hope you've got your sweatband and wristbands ready for next June while you're standing outside that room

 

[Whoever Wherever]

Congrats!

 

[blgoode]

GOOD 4 U! Well deserved:thumbup:

 

[David Wesner]

Congratulations Bill :thumbup:

A crowning achievement for sure :thumbup:

 

[B . Buxton]

Thank guys for all the nice comments.

Nick, your going to be there too, aren't you?

Bill

 

[Steven Kelly]

Congratulations Bill... Good luck!!!

 

[Allen Newberry]

Congrats. I am glad that the hard work is paying off.

Allen

 

[Fred.Rowe]

Well deserved. You do some awesome work, Bill.

 

[Barkes Knife Shop]

Congratulations Bill: -------------:thumbup:

 

[deker]

Congrats Bill! Can't wait to see your 5

-d

 

[gpwknives]

Congratulations!! You should be proud have that great friend as Don!! Good luck!!

 

[Dan Pierson]

Just got back from Ashokan to hear the good news. Congratulations Bill! Looking forward to seeing your five.