N. Californa/S. Oregon Bladesmiths?

A.McPherson · Apr 1, 2013

Hi there folks! I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this, but does anyone know any bladesmiths in N. California or S. Oregon? I have read many times on this forum that the best way to learn is to find someone to teach you, so here I am, looking for someone to watch!
oh, the closest "city" to me is Klamath Falls OR.
Thanks!

fast14riot · Apr 1, 2013

Gene Martin lives in southern Oregon, lots of people up there. I believe Gene even teaches some classes from time to time.

-Xander

A.McPherson · Apr 1, 2013

Thanks Xander, I appreciate the lead!

-Alan

Brian Ayres · Apr 1, 2013

Peter Pruyn lives by Gene, Mike Turner is down the road. Michael Bell is down that away. A little farther north in Eugene Wayne Goddard and his 5160club meet monthly to play knives and have a hammer in every few months. That would be worth the drive up.

Mike Quesenberry · Apr 1, 2013

I teach everything from forging, grinding to handles and guard construction. I live in Graeagle on hwy 70 and 89.

Mark Behnke · Apr 2, 2013

Contact mike-hr on iforgeiron forums, he's near Klamath Falls, he's a certified teacher for ABANA and does knives too.
http://www.iforgeiron.com/user/10-mike-hr/

JGarrison Knives · Apr 2, 2013

Tulelake, you cant get anymore northern California then that. lol

fast14riot · Apr 2, 2013

gimmejr said:
Tulelake, you cant get anymore northern California then that. lol

Haha, just about as north as it gets! I'm sure he will find someone up there in the State of Jefferson.

-X

raylaconico · Apr 2, 2013

I suggest Mike Quesenberry. He can teach you everything you need to know the proper way. Nice guy too.

Burl Source · Apr 3, 2013

Next weekend 4/13 & 4/14 is the Oregon Knife Collectors show at the fairgrounds in Eugene Oregon.
If you go to the show you will get to meet a bunch of the locals.