"Good Morning Jason,
While I do not have near the experience you have, I do think I know what you are feeling.
My foray into forging is a recent one, but I have been making knives using a stock removal process for several years. I had…"
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KnifeMakerJason Bowman added a discussion to the group Bladesmithing, forging and knifemaking
Grinding
I have been forging since I was 13, and am pretty proficient at it. Iran my shop on a shoestring and expensive equipment was not really available. For a good many years I forged blades as close as possible to finished shape and most finishing was done with files and sand paper. I upgraded to my first belt grinder a bit over ten years ago but never have been terribly comfortable with it. Now, the majority of my work has not been knives so a few thousand non cutlery type projects have passed…See More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman commented on Jan Carter's group Knife Clubs
"I am in the Louisville Kentucky area. There used to be a fairly active club that held monthly meetings and one or two knife shows every year. Best I can tell they kind of added away in the last ten years. Anybody know of such a group near me? I…"
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined Jan Carter's group
Knife Clubs
Have a knife club? Bring it here where you can all meet together, tell us about your eventsSee More
Featureddead_left_knife_guy left a comment for Jason Bowman
"Welcome aboard, Jason! I'd usually start off by suggesting perusing & joining the groups for more content, but you clearly have that figured out already. Really glad to have all the experience & knowledge you bring, as both…"
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined Ivars's group
Knife Pattern Collectors
All over the world knife patterns. Different types, size, styles…We will talk about old traditional and new knife patterns. If you know pattern which nobody really knows, please give world to know!A-Z index of Knife Pattern DiscussionsSee More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman replied to Steve Hanner's discussion Name the 5 top things to do when you join iKnife Collector!
"Hi, thanks for adding me. It looks like a lot of activity here is pretty old. I have been away from the knife world for a while. There used to a club in my area that had monthly meetings and hosted a knife show every year. Now it looks like neither…"
KnifeMakerJason Bowman replied to Craig M. Bozorth's discussion NKCA in the group National Knife Collector Association- Local Chapter
"Sad to hear. I have been away from knifemaking for a while as work has really occupied my time to the exclusion of all else for most of the last 20 years. Now I find that a lot of the old groups are simply nonexistent. Are there still clubs, knife…"
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined Scott King's group
National Knife Collector Association- Local Chapter
The local chapter of the National Knife Collectors Association. Our little place to discuss the needs of knife collectors and for feedback and ideas for this important knife organization.See More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined Nick Hansen's group
Carbon Steel Group
This group if dedicated for the knife users/collectors that prefer Carbon Steel to the newer "Super Steels" and Stainless Steels that are used more and more these days-CV, 1095, or any other.See More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined Tamera Kitchens's group
Mini knife makers and collectors
Mini's have been around for a long time and made and enjoyed by many. If you like them or make them Join this Group and lets talk about them!See More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined David Villiard's group
Scrimshaw/Engraving and Filework on knives
Showcasing scrimshaw art on knives. also welcoming discussion on scrimshaw tools and techniques.See More
KnifeMakerJason Bowman joined T.A.DAVISON's group
Custom Knives
Join us here, let's have a talk about your favorite customs. What makes custom your favorite? Is there a maker you prefer? Why? Tell us!!A-Z index for Customs discussionsSee More
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- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 36 to 40 years
- About Me
- I am a blacksmith and knifemaker.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 18:14 on July 3, 2024,
Jan Carter said…
Navigating iKnifeCollector.com
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- At 23:47 on June 28, 2024,
Featureddead_left_knife_guy said… Welcome aboard, Jason! I'd usually start off by suggesting perusing & joining the groups for more content, but you clearly have that figured out already. Really glad to have all the experience & knowledge you bring, as both collector & maker. You're in good company. And really nice people here, to boot! Great to have you, sir!
- At 19:37 on June 26, 2024,
J.J. Smith III said…
Welcome to iKC, Jason.
It's good to have you here.
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