Hello everyone,
My name is Garrett Elting im 22 years old and I have been a long time lurker, first time poster. I am new to knife making and would like to get some help starting my own shop. I live in Lincoln, Nebraska. I have just finished building my own forge out of a 30 gallon propane tank and a burner purchased from online. I have a #200+ anvil that was passed down to me from my grandfather. It is in amazing shape how old it is. What Im really asking for is help getting started forging blade. I know there is nothing wrong with just getting out there and seeing what happens but to be taught or even guided in the right direction first can make all the difference in the amount of time it takes to learn a trade.Is there any knife makers in Nebraska that would be willing to work with me one on one for a couple hours a month to help push me in the right direction. Any help or responeses would be much apprecited.
Semper Fi,
Garrett Elting
My name is Garrett Elting im 22 years old and I have been a long time lurker, first time poster. I am new to knife making and would like to get some help starting my own shop. I live in Lincoln, Nebraska. I have just finished building my own forge out of a 30 gallon propane tank and a burner purchased from online. I have a #200+ anvil that was passed down to me from my grandfather. It is in amazing shape how old it is. What Im really asking for is help getting started forging blade. I know there is nothing wrong with just getting out there and seeing what happens but to be taught or even guided in the right direction first can make all the difference in the amount of time it takes to learn a trade.Is there any knife makers in Nebraska that would be willing to work with me one on one for a couple hours a month to help push me in the right direction. Any help or responeses would be much apprecited.
Semper Fi,
Garrett Elting
