Mississippi knife makers wanted!!

Will Never received your email and I have also sent you a couple over the last week or so that I hope you got but I am headed your way as soon as I can and will call before I come and really appreciate the invite.The hammer-in sounds great also thanks for the response from All.
 
I just sent another, let me know if you get it or not, or send me one through BF. Also, check your email settings with BF, there might be an issue there?
 
Still didn't get it! I have sent and received other emails from other bf members recently, I checked my settings and they seem ok are you receiving my emails ?
 
Don't know what the deal is will I'm still not getting your emails I sent you one directly from my phone hope you received it
 
Yes a lot more than 15...I'm from the coast, but just a novice hobbyist.

The local club (http://www.gulfcoastcustomknifemakers.com/Members.html) seems to have about 40 members and usually there are 5-8 custom makers at every gun show I've been too since I got started piddling with making blades.

I keep meaning to make trips to hammer ins and shop visits that I've been invited to, just never seem to find the ever elusive "when I have some free time" ;)
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Just because they didn't reply to your request doesn't mean they aren't there.

However, for some reason Mississippi does seem to have less knifemakers than one would expect. The Knives Annual only lists about 15. Most states have a lot more. Rhode Island has 7 listed.
There are many makers in the surrounding states.

They used to hold a show in Biloxi that had a lot of makers at it.

If you really want to polish your skills, consider attending the ABS Moran School of Bladesmithing in Washington, Arkansas. They have classes in many specialized areas, like handles and guards or engraving, as well as the general introduction classes.

There is also the Piney Woods Hammer-in held once or twice a year in Washington, Arkansas. It has classes for two days with great folks to teach as well as to meet and chat with. You will definitely meet some MS makers there ( both types).
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Stacy , there are apro 8-10 makers around me. That is Gulfport- Biloxi, and up to lower Stone county. Some are very good. Like Paul Lebetard and Baux Ricotta.
 
I am in the Picayune area, about an hour and a half from you. I also have a friend who makes knives in Jayess, which is pretty close to Brookhaven. Email me tony@tonymillerknives.com if you want to get together sometime.
Tony
 
Had a visit to William Courtney's shop this week and man this guy has it going on .I'm really envious of his tools in his shop and his knowledge he was willing to share. if anyone gets the chance to buy one of his blades do so he truly loves the hobby and has much info to share... Thanks Will look forward to seeing you again
 
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