Spreading the Metalworking Info

Sunday in the Smokey Mountains. Driving to the shop, the knifemaker's aunt was struck by the dense fog enveloping the whole area surrounding the Smokey Mountain Knife Works and the shop. From the road approaching the area, it was difficult to see anything but by 10am that phenomenon had passed and a heat wave moved in.

The knifemaker's aunt had a chance to use her accumulated knowledge today when a gentleman stopped by. He had been sent over from Smokey Mountain Knife Works for information about heat treating blades. The aunt talked with him about the processes, recommended the text she refers to, the Wayne Goddard $50 Knife Shop, and suggested classes. He left with a card, an iPhone picture of the book cover, and very excited about taking a class to learn from the knifemaker. It was surprising how much she knew!  ...and how comfortable she felt talking about metalworking and processes.

Success!