Metal-Demon ..... a Knife-Maker????

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Some of you may remember in my very first post here at BladeForums.Com that I mentioned that I was hopefully going to be taking a knife-making course this winter.

Well, it seems as though the course instructor will NOT be able to follow through with the seminar as planned due to the fact that he'll be working up in Northern Saskatchewan til early 2001.
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I spoke to his father and it seems as though there MIGHT be a course offered when he returns, but he couldn't be sure when exactly that would be.

Frustrated, I spent most of the day calling EVERY SINGLE person here in Regina who MIGHT know of an alternative course that I would be able to take, or at the very least, point me in the right direction. Humbled and very disappointed with the complete lack of success, I was just about to give up, UNTIL I made my very last phone call of the evening!

I spoke to a Mr. Dave Wilkes of Wilkes Blades (a small home-operated knife making business here in Regina). I introduced myself and explained to the gentleman what exactly I was looking for. We talked for over an hour, during which time he invited me to see his workshop and offered to teach me the basics of knife-making!!!!!!!! What a woderful stroke of fortune! As past-president of the Saskatchewan Knife-makers Club, he also invited me to their next meeting to meet some of the other local blade-enthusiasts from the area!

I simply couldn't believe what I was hearing .... and I can't even begin to tell you all how terribly excited I am! Mr. Wilkes and I are going to get together sometime next week when our schedules allow, and then ....... my journey into the realm of knife-making begins!

I just wanted to share this great news with everyone here at BladeForums, and to THANK-YOU ALL FOR YOUR AMAZING FRIENDHIP AND SUPPORT THAT YOU HAVE ALL PROVIDED ME WITH SINCE I HAVE ARRIVED! I hope I can count on your advice and guidance throughout my knife-making adventures!

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DAMN ..... this is going to be great!



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“Belül szívem hibád az örökkévaló erõs vastartalmú sok vasaló és orvosság."


Crushing the weak since 1970 .... the Demon has spoken.
 
Metal...

Cool....

I guess that means you'll be sweeping the shop, taking the garbage out and a variety of assorted tasks for quite some time Eh ??

Sounds like a Good trade off to me..
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Good luck and have fun...
ttyle Eric...

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On/Scene Tactical
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Great news. Post some pics of your stuff when you start producing. Are you going to offer discounts to Bladeforums members... Just kidding. Congratulations and good luck.
 
Normark: Out of the goodness of Mr Wilkes' heart, he is doing this free of charge! But I suppose you're right, it would be a small price to pay, but judging by his demeanor, I highly doubt that it'll be necessary. I probably would've offered to to it regardless.
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“Belül szívem hibád az örökkévaló erõs vastartalmú sok vasaló és orvosság."


Crushing the weak since 1970 .... the Demon has spoken.
 
Demon,

Congratulations!!!

For someone that has been into knives for such a short time, you are kicking butt!!!

Good luck to your future!

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From hard core Metal fanatic to hard core knife knut in One week! I'm amazed. Have fun metal-demon. I think we should expect some interesting work from you.
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I was going to suggest that you research your Hungarian sword idea until you have a design that you could arrange to have made for you by a custom bladesmith. But now, I think you should make it yourself. It would be a fine goal, and something to look forward to with eager anticipation. Good-luck!

Paracelsus
 
That is great news! Post some of your work when you finish it.

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BladeForums will be the FIRST place that I will post pictures/news of my knife-making progress! I greatly value ALL your opinions, insights, and criticisms! And what's even more valued, is the fact that some of you, my new-found friends and fellow blade-lovers, have faith in my unseen talents. You have no inkling what that means to me right now!
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Although I am quite sure that a hard road lies ahead, and that there will be MANY lessons learned and MANY mistakes made, I DON'T want to leave you all with the impression that I was "born to make knives".

I can't forsee whether or not knife-making will be an art that I have the necessary skills with which to excel, but what I CAN predict is that I will embrace knife-making with my very heart and soul.

Is it strange to feel totally confident and scared out ones wits at the same time??? Let me assure you that it's a rather odd sensation ....

For those of you who wished me luck ...... thanks, but I don't need luck, I've got the fine folks at BladeForums on my side!!
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“Belül szívem hibád az örökkévaló erõs vastartalmú sok vasaló és orvosság."


Crushing the weak since 1970 .... the Demon has spoken.

[This message has been edited by Metal-Demon (edited 10-23-2000).]
 
Ahhh, I do believe that the Gods of Fire and Metal have forged your future for you, and once you set foot on the path, forever will it fill your thoughts and dreams until your destiny is fulfilled. I have every confidence that you will forge your resolve, hone your skills, and bring forth many creations over which we can all marvel......

Well, you get the picture.
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I for one can't wait to see what you can produce. And I also agree with Paracelsus. To hell with looking for somebody else's handiwork, decide for yourself what your perfect saber should look like, then bring it to life with your own hands.

What a stroke of good fortune. I would recommend dropping in to the "Shop Talk" forum here.... that gang is very talented and very helpful. Probably more knife making knowledge rattling around in those characters than you care to know. I hope we can see some of your Demonic Metallic creations soon.
 
Of course it was you last call of the evening! Why would you keep calling once you had found what you wanted?
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I tried to find someone here that could teach me, but I had no luck. I called every knifemaker I could find within about 45 minutes of my house (only 5 people). The only one that still lived there and was alive freaked me out over the phone. After telling me he no longer made knives, he went on and on about his life story, including kicking his daughter out of the house, working as a security guard, taking too much medication, drinking... the list goes on. It was WEIRD. Perhaps I'll try sometime after a I get out of college (grad school?).

Howie
 
Metal,
If you ever visit Florida, your are welcome to visit!! Bring you CD collection though
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My stereo in the shop has a volume knob that goes to 11 !!!!!
Neil

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Metal Demon,

Looks like you might just get the chance to live up to your handle. Good luck, I'll reserve a spot in the knife case for one of your creations.

N2S
 
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