Start em young

[Lorien]

I've read the hell out of the two David Darom books I have, and when I read about knife makers recalling what got them going, they cite their youthful renderings as being the beginning of their handiness as knife makers.

When I get up in the morning, I try to leave 20 to 30 minutes to spending time with my daughter before work. It means getting up earlier, and we often spend most of that time snuggled into the reading chair with David's books or the book Coop sent me about the history of bicycles.

I'm a big fan of indoctrination Turners or burners, right? Ha, just kidding. But seriously, it's amazing how your child can latch on to your interests. The goal is to keep those interests interesting.

I just had to take these pictures yesterday morning. I hope you like them.

Anyway, this is Quinn's first knife rendering. She likes the look of those pioneer period pieces, it seems

 

[Bologna Xpress]

I agree with starting them young. My 15 year old step son is very interested in knife making and spends alot of time with me in the shop. He, with my help has produced 2 knives so far. My 11 year old step son is also interseted but not quite ready to take the leap and hammer one out yet. I can promise you my son, Joshua (4 months old) will have no choice ! LOL

S R Floyd

 

[Jos]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[JParanee]

Guys great stuff and beautiful children

With 3 daughters I kinda feel like a cave man

But I try to keep them involved with what I do

They certainly know where meat comes from and what knives and guns are for

 

[Lorien]

cute!

 

[Bologna Xpress]

Guys great stuff and beautiful children

With 3 daughters I kinda feel like a cave man

But I try to keep them involved with what I do

They certainly know where meat comes from and what knives and guns are for

Looks like your pal was ready to do a little more guttin for you!

S R Floyd

 

[RogerP]

What great pics and what a great idea. :thumbup:

Roger

 

[Kevin Jones]

Creating the knife collectors of tomorrow.

Proud dads and Beautiful kids. :thumbup:

 

[Bruce Bump]

I agree with starting them young. My 15 year old step son is very interested in knife making and spends alot of time with me in the shop. He, with my help has produced 2 knives so far. My 11 year old step son is also interseted but not quite ready to take the leap and hammer one out yet. I can promise you my son, Joshua (4 months old) will have no choice ! LOL

S R Floyd

I reflect this picture. I'm a bald toothless MasterSmith.

 

[JParanee]

Bologna Xpress he is actually real good at tracking deer and even bird hunts real well

He has actually caught a few deer on his own

 

[John T Wylie Jr]

taken Christmas 2005 , gifts from Mick , Duane and Josh. (with their names on each )