I have been lurking around this forum since last December and have been so blown away by the quality of the work shown in all the photos that I have not posted on any of the forums till now. I only jump in now because I have been bitten by this bug and it won't let go. I have carried a knife or two since I was like 5 years old. I grew up on lobster boats and docks so there was always a need. I got interested in making my own by watching some online vids about blacksmithing a year or two ago. I have to date made only four knives and they are simple to say the least. All of the materials are scavenged steel and pins to bits of black walnut I cleared out of my in-laws yard. I have done all my work so far with only hand tools and a Dremel. I guess when the bug bites you will do anything you can to create.