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A new patient told me about a blade forging class in Alameda (Pilgrim Soul Forge).
I'm seriously thinking of taking the class (after I pay off some more loans).
While I've read a lot of stuff on this forum (special thanks to Devin Thomas regarding S-grinds), I still feel lacking. Short of buying some more knives, what would you recommend?
I don't want to have to buy a Marko, Shigefusa, DT, Catchside, etc when I'm just aiming to make some knives for some friends (and their wives).
Would some of you guys mind giving me tips on blade geometry/knife design?
Also, what should I avoid forging (stuff to big and thin like a cleaver, or a suji, etc)?
I'd like to make sure that my creation isn't too ugly when I get to take the 3-day course.
I'm seriously thinking of taking the class (after I pay off some more loans).
While I've read a lot of stuff on this forum (special thanks to Devin Thomas regarding S-grinds), I still feel lacking. Short of buying some more knives, what would you recommend?
I don't want to have to buy a Marko, Shigefusa, DT, Catchside, etc when I'm just aiming to make some knives for some friends (and their wives).
Would some of you guys mind giving me tips on blade geometry/knife design?
Also, what should I avoid forging (stuff to big and thin like a cleaver, or a suji, etc)?
I'd like to make sure that my creation isn't too ugly when I get to take the 3-day course.
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