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MCarter
08-12-2007, 07:44 PM
I am a new member of the Guild and showed my knives at my first ever knife show (as a seller) at the 2007 Knifemakers Guild Show. I want to thank all of the Guild members who welcomed me and have helped me along the way.

The Guild show was exciting and very informative. Being relatively unkown as a knifemaker I didn't sell a lot of knives but I did sell a few. I got to meet some new friends and visit with old friends. The Gala was a lot of fun and I thought the seminars on Sunday very informative.

I have been making knives off and on for a few years after getting started by taking one of Gil Hibbens knifemaking classes. During that time I would often go for weeks, or even months, with doing any knife work and primarily made knives for friends and family. I have now decided to get more serious about my knifemaking and dedicate a lot more time to it. The Guild goes a long way toward helping me develop my skills through education and sharing the experience of veteran knifemakers.

I just wanted to introduce myself for those who do not know me and thank you for welcoming me into the GUild.

Mike Carter

srj
08-15-2007, 10:37 PM
Welcome, Mike. I'm happy that you had a good time at the show. We al have had shows where not many got sold! Hang in there, you'll do fine, I'm sure, especially since you obviously enjoy the work and you got such a good start with Gil.

John R. Fraps
08-16-2007, 01:54 AM
Also Welcome Mike!

Isn't the Guild Show cool? I'm an older feller, so "cool" is still an acceptable term.....:D

Honestly, I owe some info. that you brought up....
It will be provided one way or t'other......
I personally appreciate your bringing up your thoughts.

I do like the Bowie you made....I can believe that you did that well on the knife with Gil coaching...I can't believe that was your first "attempt" at scrimshaw......I can't scratch my back that well, let alone a precious piece of inlaid ivory....

Will communicate with you soon, either indirectly, or directly.....
I definitely appreciate your thoughts and input! Keep them up!

AND, Welcome to the Guild!