Kev Slattery and I have been friends on Instagram when I first started making knives. A leader in
Austrailan bladesmithing , Kev has been a huge part of the kindness, supportive and generous nature this community exemplifies while also and giving back by teaching and creating a very popular podcast with a cult following. We had a great catch up talking about our first meeting at Bladeshow, Australian knifemaking and the unique podcast he is a co-host of called “Knife Making Down Under”. We also talked about his struggles in the last 18 months. Years of pain lead Kev to the depths and back and I truly appreciate his bravery and candor in telling a very difficult story. Kev has started a crowd funding page to help raise money for the procedure he needs to fix his back. If you can contribute please do so here:
****This episode gets intense and we talk about mental health and suicide. It’s a story of personal growth and rebuilding. I’m very very glad Kev is here. And it’s important to know when you need help.
You are not alone, you matter and if you feel like you need to talk to trained professionals, please please do so.
Suicide Crisis lifeline in the US
Or call or text 988
In Australia-
UK-
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/
International directory
https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
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Knife making Down Under interview of Bob Kramer:
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Welcome back Trojan Horse Forge
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The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in.
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Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka
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Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:
https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/
** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level.
Visit CMA’s website:
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***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH!
Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/
There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA
Sept 3 & 4th:
https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/
