knifemakers in MT?

[MTArrowLauncher]

Who all makes knives in MT? I made a few (stock removal) in highschool and want to learn to forge and make knives. Was hoping to see who is around, and if there are any that I might be able to spend some time in their shop and learn a thing or two.

My buddy is buying a forge in June for a business he starting so I have a forge and workshop to use.

I will definitely be asking you fellas questions as I go.

[Shinken]

There are a couple of knife makers listed here:

 http://www.montanaknifemakers.com/membership.asp

And Trad Gang's very own Doug Campbell!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

   

[gudspelr]

Good grief-you're hitting the jackpot. There are a lot of really good makers in Montana, including MS and JS ratings with the ABS. You could also take a look on the ABS website, they have the locations and sometimes contact info for their rated makers. I went to a class with MS Ed Caffrey last year and just went up to a hammer in in Bigfork. I'm sure someone would be willing to help you out. Good luck.

Jeremy

[Doug Campbell]

Morning Fin, you back in the lower 48?

Jeremy, sounds like you guys had a good time up in Big Fork, wish I'd have made it...

[MTArrowLauncher]

Hey Doug,
Yes we decided to come back closer to family since we just had our second baby. Home in the Big Sky !

As you can tell by her shirt, she wanted to be a Montana girl  

   

[gudspelr]

Doug-
Had a great time up there, missed getting to meet you-guess it's a good excuse to have to make another trip up sometime   . Looks like I might get to head down to Bing's place for some fun after Blade is over, too. Take care and enjoy that new hammer of yours.

Jeremy

[gudspelr]

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