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Bill - thanks for the words of encouragement. I'll try to find some pics of knives I've made. Sadly, I'm more of a heavy lifter than a finishing details kinda guy, so my blades are just that - blades and no handle.
Yes, it was quite a privilege to learn some of Jim's techniques. So sad that he passed away before his time. Truely a great man and generous soul. My father has his old squirrel cage forge and an anvil. Both of which originally when to Paul Champagne - known for his Japanese swords, then to my father after Paul also died before his time.
If you ever get the chance, head to an Ashokan seminar in southern NY. I've been twice and am always blown away at the level of talent and outside the box thinking that some of these guys do. Jim was one of the founders of Ashokan.
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Josh
85 M491 Coupe - "Fat Bastard"
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