We were all new here once

Daniel LaDue said:
I'm grateful that you feel that way, and that things have changed. I literally just joined today, because I wanted to learn some basics about building my own knives. I've been customizing blades for about a year now, but I want to transition into making my own handles, sheaths, and eventually my own blades. What forum on here is most applicable to that? I looked around a little bit, and everything seems to be about collecting. Is this not the best website for those things?
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Welcome. Have a look at the knife makers discussion forum. I think it is for like minded people who make and repair knives. Hopefully more knowledgeable people than me on this matter will be able to steer you to the right threads.:):thumbsup:.
 
Sorry about that. I was only here for about 5 minutes, and none of the forums I saw applied. Then I noticed the search feature. I'm just impatient today I guess. Suppose that happens after I've been looking up information all morning on other sites. Thanks.
 
Daniel LaDue said:
I'm grateful that you feel that way, and that things have changed. I literally just joined today, because I wanted to learn some basics about building my own knives. I've been customizing blades for about a year now, but I want to transition into making my own handles, sheaths, and eventually my own blades. What forum on here is most applicable to that? I looked around a little bit, and everything seems to be about collecting. Is this not the best website for those things?
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I think this is what you're looking for. https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/shop-talk-bladesmith-questions-and-answers.741/
 
Daniel LaDue said:
Sorry about that. I was only here for about 5 minutes, and none of the forums I saw applied. Then I noticed the search feature. I'm just impatient today I guess. Suppose that happens after I've been looking up information all morning on other sites. Thanks.
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Sheep herder is correct. That is the link I would have provided. Welcome to Bladeforums :).
 
Daniel LaDue said:
I'm grateful that you feel that way, and that things have changed. I literally just joined today, because I wanted to learn some basics about building my own knives. I've been customizing blades for about a year now, but I want to transition into making my own handles, sheaths, and eventually my own blades. What forum on here is most applicable to that? I looked around a little bit, and everything seems to be about collecting. Is this not the best website for those things?
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Oh, and there is also a subforum here specifically on the topic of sheaths. You can find it here https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sheaths-such.820/

And to help you navigate around the various subforums, go to the top of any page at Bladeforums and click on the "Forums" button in the upper left hand corner under the Bladeforums logo (to the right of the "Catagories" button). That will take you to the forum directory where you can see and access all the various subforums.
 
killgar said:
Oh, and there is also a subforum here specifically on the topic of sheaths. You can find it here https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sheaths-such.820/

And to help you navigate around the various subforums, go to the top of any page at Bladeforums and click on the "Forums" button in the upper left hand corner under the Bladeforums logo (to the right of the "Catagories" button). That will take you to the forum directory where you can see and access all the various subforums.
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Thanks man. I'm getting the hang of it, but I don't really use many forums. I've just watched YouTube videos for years, so this is a bit of a different format. Just takes a little patience, but I do like the ability to ask specific questions and get specific answers, and that is the type of thing a conversation on a forum is good for.

I tried a wood worker's forum awhile back for making knife handles, and immediately regretted it. One guy was nice, and treated me just like you folks are, and said we all gotta start somewhere. Then, some bitter old man needed to put me in my place. He said that I wasn't following how "things are done". I not only had to list my entire project, but then list my set of tools (like I'm 10). I told him I only had one specific question about finishing the wood, because the other steps I knew, or wasn't doing yet (most of which didn't apply to wood working anyways). I even listed my tools, just to appease him, and dude still insulted me, saying that I am, "putting the cart before the horse", and come back when I am ready to show him pictures of all my steps (pretty weird, when I'm just asking the best way to finish a Walnut hidden tang handle). Anyways, I never went back.

Sorry for the boring story, but is why I immediately clicked on the thread about everyone being a newbie once. Being new isn't the same as stupid, and everyone deserves respect until they find a reason to take it away from themselves. Thanks again.
 
Daniel LaDue said:
Thanks man. I'm getting the hang of it, but I don't really use many forums. I've just watched YouTube videos for years, so this is a bit of a different format. Just takes a little patience, but I do like the ability to ask specific questions and get specific answers, and that is the type of thing a conversation on a forum is good for.

I tried a wood worker's forum awhile back for making knife handles, and immediately regretted it. One guy was nice, and treated me just like you folks are, and said we all gotta start somewhere. Then, some bitter old man needed to put me in my place. He said that I wasn't following how "things are done". I not only had to list my entire project, but then list my set of tools (like I'm 10). I told him I only had one specific question about finishing the wood, because the other steps I knew, or wasn't doing yet (most of which didn't apply to wood working anyways). I even listed my tools, just to appease him, and dude still insulted me, saying that I am, "putting the cart before the horse", and come back when I am ready to show him pictures of all my steps (pretty weird, when I'm just asking the best way to finish a Walnut hidden tang handle). Anyways, I never went back.

Sorry for the boring story, but is why I immediately clicked on the thread about everyone being a newbie once. Being new isn't the same as stupid, and everyone deserves respect until they find a reason to take it away from themselves. Thanks again.
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You're quite welcome.

Yep, on an internet forum you're going to encounter a wide range of people and personalities. Some more helpful than others. Some a bit abrasive or surly. Same goes here. The current member count here is over 366,000, so chances are at some point you might encounter someone who rubs you the wrong way. But what I've seen from the members around here over the past several years is a willingness, even an eagerness, to help others.

I hope your experience here will be a positive one.
 
Hey all, just posting my first post. Been a lurker here and there when I needed tips and tricks for making knives but finally decided to make an account today.
This is a great forum and I've learned so much already.
Matter of fact I've learned so much that I finally realize how little I actually know!
Onwards and upwards, thanks for all the effort a lot of you put into making this place possible.
 
Thanks, for the welcome!
I'm finally at a stage in my life where ego and beginner's luck have been put aside.
This time around I'm trying to keep my mouth shut and listen a little more.
When people suggest something I'm more inclined to "be served" instead of trying to just do things my way.
The great thing about being in a group is looking at all the different things other people bring to the table.
Humbling and inspiring at the same time.
 
Fairly new to knives and just getting into customizing. Stumbled upon blade forums by chance hoping to learn and get some constructive criticism.
 
Hello everybody. I'm a newcomer to Blade Forums, and to make matters worse, English is not my native tongue. I'm a member of Spanish speaking forums, but I've been reading Blade Forums articles for quite some time. I was shy to participate, but I've made up my mind. I came across this thread and thought it'd be easier for me to start here. Folding knives are my passion and I hope to learn more about them, and also to share my knives in this forum.
 
Gonzalo said:
Hello everybody. I'm a newcomer to Blade Forums, and to make matters worse, English is not my native tongue. I'm a member of Spanish speaking forums, but I've been reading Blade Forums articles for quite some time. I was shy to participate, but I've made up my mind. I came across this thread and thought it'd be easier for me to start here. Folding knives are my passion and I hope to learn more about them, and also to share my knives in this forum.
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Welcome Gonzalo! If this is the level of English we can expect from you then you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. :thumbsup: And besides, we all have our turn at typos and other mistakes.

I like folders, too. I even own a few of them. Maybe one day I will start making them (for now it's only fixed blades). Looking forward to seeing you around the forum!
 
new to this forum...so just saying hello. I can remember carrying pocket knives as far back as '57,because my third grade teacher confiscated it from me and no I didn't get it back. To this day I am drawn to blades and flashlights...at least that's what the wife keeps harping about to me. There is a lot to view here and it has peeked my interest,looking forward to it.
 
New members, if you’re going to post your opinion, don’t do it with the intention to argue with others’ opinions on the same subject or when they question you. Surprising how often new members first few threads go that way....
 
Wait... that's a paradox!

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