Metal forge - knife making?

[Tom109]

My 11yo is interested in metalworking, with the goal of moving up to knife making. Anyone have experience with building a forge, and/or possibly know of surplus equipment in the NJ/PA/MD/VA area?

Tom P.

[sven]

My nextdoor neighbor is a knife maker, Joel Bolden. If you google his name you'll see some of his work. I can ask him if he knows anything about forges.

[crazyfish]

Call Ray Mathis Tutto Metal Design. Go visit him on a Saturday with your son, offer to buy an hour of his time and take a look at what he has done. Just outside of doylestown on Rt 202. I don't think he has extra equipment, but he certainly knows the others in the area. Great guy, amazing work. He made most of the office furniture in the office.

[Tom109]

Thanks for the replies, I just read them! I actually spent two whole days in my garage working on the 109!!!

I think visiting Ray in Doylestown is a great idea - thanks Sean.

Tom P.