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Discussion in 'New Member Check-In' started by Jim, Jul 24, 2018.

  1. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

    Welcome @HSC///

    Please join me in welcoming our newest member, HSC///. We are happy to have you as part of our community.
    Why not start by telling us something about yourself!
     
    Jim, Jul 24, 2018
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  2. HSC///

    HSC///

    good day, I'm Harbeer

    I'm from Los Angeles (born in London) and just moved to Clarkdale AZ., bought some property and setup shop.
    I was in manufacturing operations mgmt for 20+ years and I have 2 Master's degrees. I was knife making part time for 2 1/2 yrs and just went full time in Dec 2017. Previously and somewhat less now I was a collector of custom folding knives.

    I studied originally with Murray Carter for 9 days who though me bladesmithing as well as James Rodebaugh MS for a week who taught me handles and guards and Mike Vagnino MS who taught me slip joints.
    I appreciate high carbon steels. They can take a keen edge well, are easy to sharpen and age with character. My goal is to make the customer a high quality knife that they enjoy using. I hand forge and heat treat each blade myself in my shop in a propane forge. The heat treat process is what I enjoy the most because it is the foundation that turns ordinary steel into a useful tool. I quench the laminated steels in straight water and flash temper.

    In a world where things are "made to sell" versus "made to last", a handmade knife takes us back to the time when there was real craftsmanship and pride in producing a useful tool. I enjoy cooking regularly and making high quality kitchen knives. My knives have a thin hard edge and are known for being very sharp. Frame handles are where I distinguish myself in terms of a look. Lately I've been getting back into slip joint folders. They required alot more bench work which I enjoy and they are challenging to do well at a high level. Lastly I will goto Paris in mid Sept and exhibit at the SICAC show.

    here's a little video of me doing a water quench -

    regards
    Harbeer
     
    HSC///, Jul 24, 2018
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  3. HSC///

    HSC///

    and a video interview from the Pasadena show

     
    HSC///, Jul 24, 2018
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  4. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

    Great to have you here Harbeer.
     
    Jim, Jul 24, 2018
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  5. Rick

    Rick aka Pensacola Tiger Founding Member Gold Contributor

    Welcome, Harbeer!
     
    Rick, Jul 24, 2018
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  6. MotoMike

    MotoMike Founding Member

    Welcome Harbeer, glad to have you. looking forward to more pics and video.
     
    MotoMike, Jul 24, 2018
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  7. Intrigued

    Intrigued Founding Member

    Welcome to the Fora!
     
    Intrigued, Jul 26, 2018
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  8. Mark Brock

    Mark Brock

    Welcome Harbeer! Good to see you here.
     
    Mark Brock, Jul 26, 2018
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