This group is under new management. Jim P.Hrisoulas, PHD is the Moderator.
and Author of 3 top selling Blade Smithing books, and i am Michele(Chele)his Co-Moderator.This group was passed on to us as it was getting spamed alot and which we stopped. This group has been created to ensure any person interested in Bladesmithing and Metalsmithing has a helpful and entertaining outlet for their ideas.We will cover many subjects that are required in makeing fine custom forged Knives ,such as: Forgeing,Heat Treating,Types of Steel ,Equipment needed to forge with ,Tempering and Assembly. Your ideas are always welcome at anytime.It is how we learn. All are welcome here ,be the a beginner or advanced Bladesmith. There are no elite here. Please Respect others as you wish to be treated and enjoy yourself. Please feel free to post questions as that is how we best learn.

If you do not give us a reason why you want to join this group,you will not be allowed to join...I do this to keep out spammers.I do not tolerate SPAM
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Chele-Co-Moderator-(Up-Dated DEC-21-2006)