Saying Hello! (quick bio)

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Hello everyone!

I'm Jeff Higgins from New Hampshire. I've visited blademaking many times in my life, but now I am in a spot where I can settle down and forge some nice stuff. I just got lucky finding this forum and hope to exchange some great ideas here. Soon, I hope to get a digital camera and show you guys some of my work.

I am a machinist and industrial mechanic by trade, and meet many folks who are alot like me and we trade ideas. One of my good friends, who lives on my street btw, is a bladesmith and engraver. Most of you may not know him, but his work found its way to an old cover of Blade Magazine many years ago.

He made a sweet ivory-handled bowie with solid gold medallions sculpted in the images of Cochise and Geronimo inlaid on each side of the handle. The whole blade was engraved into a scene depicting Native Americans chasing a buffalo herd on one side, and wolves on the other. A busy knife, but the quality and precision were there and the knife was appraised at $25k!

Spending time with him has just inspired me to begin my own work on blades. I hope we can share some fellowship, friendship, and knowledge in the months to come. Thanks for reading and Happy New Year!

peace
 
there are plenty of bladesmiths here that can awnser your questions. we have a great bunch of guys and gals around here!
 
Jeff:

Welcome...I too am pretty new to this. You will find a bunch of great people here. I've asked a few questions and have always gotten some great answers. Everyone seems to be genuinely interested in helping out. I hope to see some of your work posted here. Well, welcome and good luck in your new adventure.

Bob
 
Welcome Jeff, I look forward to seeing your endeavours. What kind of blades do you plan to specialize in?

-Jason
 
Nice to see some more people from NH, where are you from, i am from Amherst.

Share some of your friend's work as well (when you get that digital cam)
 
Welcome Jeff! We're glad to meet you and for sure look forward to exchanging ideas in the coming months. This is the most helpful and sharing group of humans you will likely ever meet, I hope you find what you're looking for here.

Meanwhile, let's get that digital camera online and see what you've done! There are days when I wish I had an extra to ship around to folks who need one occasionally, but I'm not there yet. One day though!

Let me also wish you a fantastic New Year and indeed, a peaceful one. But given the state of the world we may just have to settle for 'productive' for a while yet... Anyway, we can sure do our part to make the planet a happier place, and you made a good start today. Greetings!

Dave
 
Welcome aboard! I'm pretty new to this sport also. I have asked my share of questions and it never fails, usually about half of the subscribers jump in to help me out. Don't be afraid to ask or share knowledge for that matter. Nobody here has it all figured out yet.

Rick
 
Jeff, Welcome aboard. Have you heard of th New England Custom Knife Assocation? We just started it last year and always looking for new members. You can go to the NECKA site for more info. We have had two hammer-ins a year, the last two where here at my shop. You are welcome to come down and visit me. An we can make up some damascus. I also ride bikes I have a 1947 Indian Chief and 1985 Harley FXST.
PS: My website is being updated and does have any of my new work, but my webshot album does and has pic's of hammer-ins.
 
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