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Hello Wilderness Folks.
Purchased a knifemakers membership, should take effect middle of next week at the latest....
Well, I used to post here on average 20+ a day, but that has waned over the last 2 years...
This was my sub-forum, the place I came to hang out, and read, learn, and share. Time changes a lot of things, but my interests haven't changed a whole lot. I like high end folders now...that's new. My love for fixed blades has not diminished at all. I love a good 3-4" blade, and still have a soft spot for choppers.
Why have I dropped off the map so to speak? We had to move back home to Texas, and that took everything I had, to raise the funds for the move, and settle in Austin when we got home (my family and me). (EDIT: we "had" to move, because we missed home)
Well, we are pretty much settled in, and for you all that remember me, I am keeping my word. I am making knives.
Outdoor knives, designed from the knowledge I have learned here...on BF and from my keen friendships I have made here..I don't just post on Bladeforums, I have made real friends here, that matter to me. That I and my family love.
You know who you are.
The thing that bonds us, is the most important tool ever devised, the knife. We love them, or we wouldn't bother to be here. I have gone through many ideas on what makes a good knife, over the years here. What stands out, is tough, good looking, easy to sharpen and functional. Not a new idea on any front.
I moved from loving production knives (I even started a post years ago stating as much) to seeing the value in a custom made tool...I started making knives in 1998, in a machine shop I worked in, in MA, right after I got out of the Army. I spent a lot of time embellishing production knives, and doing stock removal knives over the years...but now I am forging. Banging on hot steel.
It is a new beginning for me at 40 years old. I have never been more fulfilled. I hope you guys like some of them, and that you accept me as a maker, and not just some old fart member, that thinks he can make knives.
I do everything in house...I made my own mini forge, and bought a vintage anvil...
I think I have good idea's, but who doesn't think these things when they start creating things from other things.
Again, not to ramble, if it wasn't for the folks here, that constantly pointed out what works and what doesn't, I don't think I would be where I am creatively, and that matters to me. I feel like no matter how successful I become as a maker, I owe it to Spark and the community here. That means you guys and gals.
Just up front, my hero's in the knife making game are some that are here, and some that are not. I bow my head in respect to Tim Lively's vision, and others in the NeoTribal community, which is where I will take most of my work...
But guys like Rick Marchand will always be my hero. His work is some of the best I have ever laid hands or eyes on...he makes me want to do better. I think we are lucky to have his smart ass around here.
Natural talent comes to mind when I see his work.
Another maker that I love to admire is Stormcrow, I saw him grow here, gettting better each hammer swing..He lives an hour from me. We are gonna meet real soon, most likely to his dismay.
Anyways..I just wrote a bunch more than I planned, but I want to be here, in wilderness and survival. This is my home here on Bladeforums.
I know I am full of it from time to time. I have what I think is the best way, and I am as stubborn as a mule a lot of the time...but I do mean it when I say I love you guys. You have connected me to the whole damn world for 7 years..
I have learned so much, and hope to pass it on to my kids when they care to listen. Thanks.
Keep a look out, I will be changing my user name to my knife makers mark and upgrading to knifemaker, as soon as I have a stable of knives to sell.
Also, I will not be taking orders..ever. I have seen good men, fall short, by taking this path, I will make cool knives in bunches, and sell them here, on Bladeforums only...I might take some direction on what to forge though...I hope you understand.
Gene Pinault.
a Tollekniv (sheath knife)
Sojourn 3.0
Hidden Tang, full tang, and Tribal cord wrap are some of the knives I will make..I want to make a D guard, that would be fun.
Purchased a knifemakers membership, should take effect middle of next week at the latest....
Well, I used to post here on average 20+ a day, but that has waned over the last 2 years...
This was my sub-forum, the place I came to hang out, and read, learn, and share. Time changes a lot of things, but my interests haven't changed a whole lot. I like high end folders now...that's new. My love for fixed blades has not diminished at all. I love a good 3-4" blade, and still have a soft spot for choppers.
Why have I dropped off the map so to speak? We had to move back home to Texas, and that took everything I had, to raise the funds for the move, and settle in Austin when we got home (my family and me). (EDIT: we "had" to move, because we missed home)
Well, we are pretty much settled in, and for you all that remember me, I am keeping my word. I am making knives.
Outdoor knives, designed from the knowledge I have learned here...on BF and from my keen friendships I have made here..I don't just post on Bladeforums, I have made real friends here, that matter to me. That I and my family love.
You know who you are.
The thing that bonds us, is the most important tool ever devised, the knife. We love them, or we wouldn't bother to be here. I have gone through many ideas on what makes a good knife, over the years here. What stands out, is tough, good looking, easy to sharpen and functional. Not a new idea on any front.
I moved from loving production knives (I even started a post years ago stating as much) to seeing the value in a custom made tool...I started making knives in 1998, in a machine shop I worked in, in MA, right after I got out of the Army. I spent a lot of time embellishing production knives, and doing stock removal knives over the years...but now I am forging. Banging on hot steel.
It is a new beginning for me at 40 years old. I have never been more fulfilled. I hope you guys like some of them, and that you accept me as a maker, and not just some old fart member, that thinks he can make knives.
I do everything in house...I made my own mini forge, and bought a vintage anvil...
I think I have good idea's, but who doesn't think these things when they start creating things from other things.
Again, not to ramble, if it wasn't for the folks here, that constantly pointed out what works and what doesn't, I don't think I would be where I am creatively, and that matters to me. I feel like no matter how successful I become as a maker, I owe it to Spark and the community here. That means you guys and gals.
Just up front, my hero's in the knife making game are some that are here, and some that are not. I bow my head in respect to Tim Lively's vision, and others in the NeoTribal community, which is where I will take most of my work...
But guys like Rick Marchand will always be my hero. His work is some of the best I have ever laid hands or eyes on...he makes me want to do better. I think we are lucky to have his smart ass around here.
Natural talent comes to mind when I see his work.
Another maker that I love to admire is Stormcrow, I saw him grow here, gettting better each hammer swing..He lives an hour from me. We are gonna meet real soon, most likely to his dismay.
Anyways..I just wrote a bunch more than I planned, but I want to be here, in wilderness and survival. This is my home here on Bladeforums.
I know I am full of it from time to time. I have what I think is the best way, and I am as stubborn as a mule a lot of the time...but I do mean it when I say I love you guys. You have connected me to the whole damn world for 7 years..
I have learned so much, and hope to pass it on to my kids when they care to listen. Thanks.
Keep a look out, I will be changing my user name to my knife makers mark and upgrading to knifemaker, as soon as I have a stable of knives to sell.
Also, I will not be taking orders..ever. I have seen good men, fall short, by taking this path, I will make cool knives in bunches, and sell them here, on Bladeforums only...I might take some direction on what to forge though...I hope you understand.
Gene Pinault.
a Tollekniv (sheath knife)
Sojourn 3.0
Hidden Tang, full tang, and Tribal cord wrap are some of the knives I will make..I want to make a D guard, that would be fun.
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