Passed my JS performance test

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Erik Fritz

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I took my JS performance test at Josh Smith's this last weekend..................... and passed :eek:
anyway here are some pics that were shot of me flailing through the test i hope you like them. The pics don't show how nervous i was but the people there can relate how bad i was shakeing at the start.

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Me and the knife before the start.

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The Rope cut.

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Wade Colter checking the edge after the rope cut.

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The 2X4 chop


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checking the edge for shaveing after the chop

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bending the blade

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the blade afterwards

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Me and my influences, Josh smith, shane taylor bill burke and wade colter
 
I didn't make it to Josh's in time to see you take your performance test, and I was upset with myself for that.

Even though you must have been nervous, you did great. Congratulations.
 
Just in case people don't know, the Mastersmiths are, from left to right: Josh Smith, Shane Taylor, Wade Colter and Bill Burke.

Part way down, the fella in the baseball cap with the big mustache is Mastersmith Harvey Dean.
 
Congratulations

And thanks for sharing. I really like these threads.

Holding the bent blade you look like you're saying "phew glad that's over".


Mitch
 
WAHOO!!!

Awesome Erik!!! :D

I'm proud of you buddy! :D

I know that nervous shake all too well. :)

But um...why aren't I in that pic of inspirational makers??? :p ;)
 
Yeah Nick. Next time tell your boss to take a flying leap, and show up. It was a disappointment that you weren't there.
 
Congratulations!! Good job!:thumbup::thumbup:

A lot of great knifemaking talent in that shop!

"Motley Crue" of knives! :eek:
 
hey guys back off on Nick he missed his plane............ Oh, no that was last time.


Hey Erik you forgot the pictures of you puking three times. and I won't mention the other stuff. Anyway you did great buddy and i am proud that you call me friend.
 
burke531 said:
hey guys back off on Nick he missed his plane............ Oh, no that was last time.


Hey Erik you forgot the pictures of you puking three times. and I won't mention the other stuff. Anyway you did great buddy and i am proud that you call me friend.
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Thanks Bill but i don't think a real friend would have mentioned the pukeing part. and just for the record that was the nerves not all the beer that shane made me drink the night before:D
 
Congratulations Erik. You certainly deserve it as you have a great attitude and skills to match. :thumbup: :thumbup: :)
 
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