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Mike Sheffield
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Hello. New here.

Postby Mike Sheffield » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:36 am

Hello ladies and gentlemen scholars. My name is Michael Sheffield. You of course can just call me Mike. I live in Rosewood Heights Il with my wife Katie and son Nick. I am an amateur (at best) bladesmith. I love swords. I enjoy striving to make them one day, and their use. I of course got my start from my father who showed me what he knew of eastern martial arts. From there I have taken iaido. That of course spark my passion for making blades. But I want to be an all around bladesmith, so I want to learn about all aspects, from all cultures. I want to get your opinions as western stylests. To see how your style uses its tools. It will help me get a picture of how to make if I'm going to do say like a hand and a half. I think it will make me a better smith. So I joined the forms. Thank you for having me.
My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward, it stings every now and then, BUT everything said and done I'm happy with the results.
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Shane Smith
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Location: Virginia Beach

Postby Shane Smith » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:48 pm

Welcome to the forum :)
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Aaron Pynenberg
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Location: Appleton WI

Postby Aaron Pynenberg » Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:14 am

Hello Mike, welcome!

I run a Study Group in Appleton WI. I know that's a bit of a drive but if you want to see us in action and get some information, I am your nearest group.

We also have some begining bladesmiths here as well, so you could network with them. Contact me at iceman9108@yahoo.com if you would like more info- thanks, AP
"Because I Like It"
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Mike Sheffield
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Postby Mike Sheffield » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:42 pm

Thanks for the welcome. Yeah WI is a little ways away, but I do appreciate the invite. I will try to make it up there eventually.
My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward, it stings every now and then, BUT everything said and done I'm happy with the results.
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Joshua Welsh
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Location: Bettendorf, IA

Postby Joshua Welsh » Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:35 pm

Actually, we in ARMA Quad Cities are a bit closer than Aaron is. It's still a bit of a hike, at 250 miles or so. We are located in Davenport IA, which is right on the border of Illinois. If you can make it up, we'd love to meet you!

Check out our website: http://www.qcarma.org

-Joshua Welsh
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"Fencing with a sword is nothing other than discipline...." Joachim Meyer, 1570
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Mike Sheffield
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Postby Mike Sheffield » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:04 pm

Wait right across from Rock Island? That is a little better...but still...Oh well. C'est la vie. Thanks for the invite. If I am ever up there on a day you guys are practicing I might bother you guys with a lot of questions. :)
My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward, it stings every now and then, BUT everything said and done I'm happy with the results.
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Joshua Welsh
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Postby Joshua Welsh » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:50 pm

Yep, right across the river!

Well, we'd be glad to answer whatever questions we could. :)
"Fencing with a sword is nothing other than discipline...." Joachim Meyer, 1570
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Postby Mike Sheffield » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:12 pm

Thanks. :)
My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward, it stings every now and then, BUT everything said and done I'm happy with the results.
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