Knifemakers.....

[Michael Orticelli]

Hi all,

I am working on getting my first few knives finished, finally. Trial and error has stretched this process over a few years, but anyway the real question is, although there is some engraving involved, I have some knife-specific issues and am wondering if anyone knows of a good forum for knifemakers? Something like this where tips and work examples are shared and info can be gleaned for beginners?

I appreciate any advice.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Michael,


That would be www.knifenetwork.com/workshop/index.shtml

Everything you would ever want and then some!

Also try http://www.abana.org



Brian Marshall
Stockton Jewelry Arts School
Stockton, CA USA 95209
209-477-0550
instructor@jewelryartschool.com

 

[McAhron]

The knife Network.Blade Forums.Bladesmith's Forum.British Blades.These should help.

 

[auto45lee]

The knifemakers guild has a state leader and mentor program check with Gil Hibben at
gil hibben@bellsouth.net to see if there is someone in your area that can help you.
Lee Ferguson
www.fergusonknives.com

 

[Michael Orticelli]

Thanks guys! I can't seem to get the link to the knife network to work, however I just set up an acct at Blade Forums and it looks great so far, a lot of high craftsmanship in the gallery area.

Lee, i just wrote to Gil but the email was returned. Do you think it is an old one?

 

[Brian Marshall]

Try http://knifenetwork.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=46

Brian

 

[auto45lee]

Looks like I left out a dash in his email address try gil_hibben@bellsouth.net his phone 502-222-1397
I hope it works this time.
Lee Ferguson

 

[auto45lee]

This is not comeing out right it is a dash between gil_hibben it goes at the bottom of the letters.
Lee

 

[Peter E]

Also, you may give www.bladeforums.com a try. There is a "makers" area that you will be able to ask questions.

Good Luck,
Peter

 

[KCSteve]

Blade Magazine has a forum as well - http://forum.blademag.com/
Lots of makers hanging out there.

 

[Michael Orticelli]

Excellent, thanks for the info everyone!

 

[fitzo]

One of the best ways to get advice is to visit a knifemaker in your area. There are a number of makers in the Pheonix area. There is a listing of makers by state/city in the back of the "Knives 2009" annual which you can purchase through Amazon or even simply go into a large bookseller and peruse.
Forums are great places to help you with your craft, but, like engraving, a face-to-face visit can really cut the learning curve. Most knifemakers are quite willing to welcome you into their shop for a visit.

 

[Michael Orticelli]

One of the best ways to get advice is to visit a knifemaker in your area. There are a number of makers in the Pheonix area. There is a listing of makers by state/city in the back of the "Knives 2009" annual which you can purchase through Amazon or even simply go into a large bookseller and peruse.
Forums are great places to help you with your craft, but, like engraving, a face-to-face visit can really cut the learning curve. Most knifemakers are quite willing to welcome you into their shop for a visit.

That is what I was thinking as well. I couldn't have learned what I have learned about jewelry manufacturing from books and websites alone. All my training was done sharing shop space and tools with a master designer or jeweler. I will look into that list, thanks Fitzo.

 

[ddushane]

Both of the knife forums listed above are a great place to hang out and learn, I've been a member of both for several years. Dwayne

 

[Mack]

Gil Hibbin is a really nice guy and one of the first knife makers. He has been around a long time. I met him a few times at gun shows in the 80s. You will like him.

 

[eisman]

Try this also. Lots of good advice from guys who know.

http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php?act=idx

 

[adammichael]

One of the best ways to get advice is to visit a knifemaker in your area. There are a number of makers in the Pheonix area. There is a listing of makers by state/city in the back of the "Knives 2009" annual which you can purchase through Amazon or even simply go into a large bookseller and peruse.
Forums are great places to help you with your craft, but, like engraving, a face-to-face visit can really cut the learning curve. Most knifemakers are quite willing to welcome you into their shop for a visit.

Does that mean I can come and visit you in your shop?

Michael
www.adammichaelknives.com

 

[Mack]

Michael, I am a knife maker from the old days and the old ways. I only make a few knives a year and they are plain lockback folders. I don't know if I can be of any help but send me an email and I will do what I can. I have written an article on how to make knives for the beginer that has pics in it and I will gladly send it to you free of charge if you want it. Here are a couple of pics of what I have done. I am not much of a camera person though. Mack.

 

[Dbltrbl]

There is also http://www.knifeforums.com/
There are many differnet makers areas with pretty good info.

 

[fitzo]

Does that mean I can come and visit you in your shop?

Michael
www.adammichaelknives.com

<sigh>, I suppose so.
Remind me to give you back that Rohm drill chuck. Thank you for the Albrecht!