D.sylvester 0 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 i have been lurking here for some time but i thought this is a good way to start. Christoph Derringer was nice enough to let me take the js pformance test at his shop last night. and as nervous as i was it went well:D now i just have to get 2 more knives ready for june:eek: Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Clark 3 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations ! One hurdle jumped. Please tell Christoph "Big Ear" said hello when next you see him. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Hanson 6 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congrats Dave, the easy part is over See ya in Atlanta. For all those viewing this, safety glasses are highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Keyes 620 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nice job! I know just what you are going through, I got my JS last June. Try not to overheat your brain between now and then. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Okinaka 9 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Very nice job, congratulations. Knife looks very nice too, even with the extra "work hardening." Link to post Share on other sites
mike desensi 10 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I joined the ABS in Feb, will be 3 years till I can test for journeyman I am lucky in the fact I'm already forging damascus and have a background in metal great job!! {Mike stands and aplods} Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Mayo 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Dave congratulations on passing the performance test. Can you give us some info on the knife. Thanks Bob Link to post Share on other sites
Antoine 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi David!!! Congratulation on your succes!! But with a blade bent like that, you can forget about cutting 12 bottles!!! Good job!! Antoine Link to post Share on other sites
D.sylvester 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Nice job! I know just what you are going through, I got my JS last June. Try not to overheat your brain between now and then. Geoff Geoff it's to late it is already over heating i have 3 done should get the forth done this weekend . Bob the knife is 5160 edge quenched ns guard and g10 handle Link to post Share on other sites
D.sylvester 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi David!!!Congratulation on your succes!! But with a blade bent like that, you can forget about cutting 12 bottles!!! Good job!! Antoine Hi Antoine long time no see . no this one won't do 12 but i still have one that does are you going to have a hammer-in this year ? Link to post Share on other sites
Steven Sharpe 0 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Congrats David ! Someone else from Quebec ! That's good to know one more smith in my province ! Steven Link to post Share on other sites
Antoine 0 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hi Antoine long time no see . no this one won't do 12 but i still have one that does are you going to have a hammer-in this year ? I'm trying to organize something middle/end of June.... I'll keep you informed, would you be able to attend? We all loved the hawk demo... Antoine Link to post Share on other sites
D.sylvester 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm trying to organize something middle/end of June....I'll keep you informed, would you be able to attend? We all loved the hawk demo... Antoine sounds good to me end of june is better do you want me to do a demo ? or need any help give me a call Link to post Share on other sites
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