Hi, My name is Eric, i grew up in New-Brunswick worked in Alberta for couple of years and settle here In Labrador City Being a outdoorsman/hunter I always find myself interested in knives. over the years i have bought some and got some as gifts. Even if most of them as never been used and probably never will, i like all of my knives and would not part from any of them. Im facinated by how many different style of knives there is and how every knife as its own task they excel in. although they are all just a handle and a blade it is amazing how they can all be so much different from one another. I plan on Building my own knives and that is why i joined the forum in the effort of gathering informations and inspiration to start off my knive making journey. over the next couple weeks i hope to be filing on a peice of carbon steel to make my first personal blade by hand. my favorite style of knive are big survival knives and scandinavian knives. i own a Ontario Rat7 and i alway drag that thing around with me when i am outdoors it served me well lots of time and i would say my first knives will be inspired by that knife. looking foward of learning from all of you thanks Eric
welcome, lots of nice stuff posted here over the years in particular a Scandinavian style that is drool worthy
Welcome Your close to my neck of the woods. You have a nice place for the outdoors and hunting up there. Do you know a guy up there by the name of Shane
Welcome to the forum. This is such a Canadian conversation. "You know So and So from little town in a province", "Yep I do". Love it!
Yes I guess it's the same guy. Small world He use to make knives to for awhile but I haven't hear from him in a while.
Welcome Eric, I too grew up in NB. Where Part of NB are you from? I now live in Alberta and plan on staying. I'm a newbie as well but willing to share my experiences getting started. Great resources on this forum and amazing blades smiths willing to share their expertise.
Welcome Eric. Keep us posted on your progress and ask away when questions come up. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I love seeing "1st knife" pics.
Welcome Eric, Good luck starting out, there is a great deal of knowledge here in the forums and a lot of great people to learn from. James
Welcome to the forum Eric. I'm from NB as well. Lots of great people on this forum who are very generous with their knowledge.
Krash-Bang Where in NB are you from? I was born in Chatham and lived in Moncton for most of my adult life prior to going west about 5 years ago.
