My kids made their own!

[UncleJak]

I was on vacation last week and stopped by Smokey Mountain Knifeworks. We went to the knife making shop and my kids made their own knifes. They guy was super nice and great with kids. If anyone is out that way, definitley stop by and check it out.

[Guest nysos]

I didn't even know the knife works had a knife making shop....might have to look into this.

[CM1021]

I didn't even know the knife works had a knife making shop....might have to look into this.

It's over to the side of the knife works...little wood shop.

[UncleJak]

It's over to the side of the knife works...little wood shop.

It's in the same parking lot, close to the main road. They have knife making for adults too. The guy works for tips only. I think everyone should check it out.

[bigbabysweets]

That's me in the old Johnny Cash shirt! Lol Awesome!

[Spots]

That's me in the old Johnny Cash shirt! Lol Awesome!

Are you the smith up there?

[Major Kong]

Very cool! Looks like a great time!

[bigbabysweets]

Yep, well one of them anyway! There are a couple of us that work with the public and teach/ demonstrate.

[UncleJak]

That's me in the old Johnny Cash shirt! Lol Awesome!

Dude, you rock! My kids thought you were great! THANKS!

[Spots]

Yep, well one of them anyway! There are a couple of us that work with the public and teach/ demonstrate.

How do I turn in an application for that? Id love to spend more time behind an anvil. Do you use coal, charcoal, or gas forges? Provide your own tools and anvil?

[bigbabysweets]

Thanks UncleJak, it really does make my day hearing your little ones enjoyed it. That really is the best part for me.

We have an apprenticeship program at the Co-op. It teaches knifemaking and some basic forging techniques. We're mainly knife makers and only forge out the basic shape and thickness before stock removal. We use a little propane powered forge and everything is provided. Come on out one day and I'll give you an exclusive TGOers tour. Lol I use the shop when its not busy to make my personal knives I sale so I can do this for a living now. Nothing better than turning hot metal into artistic cutting tools and making memories with families visiting the area!

[Guest Xring04]

I love that place and the couple of guys I have met there have been awesome. I don't believe I have ever met you BBS, are you ever there on the weekends?

[bigbabysweets]

For the past few months I've worked saturdays. I'm there 4 days a week right now.

[bigbabysweets]

If you haven't come by yet, you've missed me. Ken and I had some opposing views and I quit. That frees me up for the TGO rendezvous! Hopefully I'll have my own knife making business up and going, making business cards now!

Edited October 2, 2012 by bigbabysweets

[Spots]

Awesome I'd love to work beside you in our forge. Hoping to learn something from ya

[bigbabysweets]

I'll show you everything I've learned, which probably won't take too long! Lol