Been making knives as a hobby for 25 years. Took the plunge & went full time in 2009 after the company I was employed with closed their doors. In hindsight, it was one of the best "pushes out the door" I've ever benefited from.
I'm fortunate to call the most amazing woman I've ever known "Wife", my Dog loves me & I'm self employed doing something that makes my heart sing most days. Life is good!
Oh yeah, and I learn something new just about every day (when I'm lucky)! Usually right about the time I think I'm finally getting a handle on this craft of ours.
Preserving the 2nd Amendment, martial arts, self defense & preparedness. Music & other makers' work.
There are only two mistakes one can make in the pursuit of Truth.
One occurs if you stop looking as soon as discovery serves your needs.
The most common is to never begin.