Journeyman Page
Daniel Winkler was gracious enough to allow me time
to test for the Journeyman Performance and Forging
phase.  He allowed me to use his shop, anvil, forge,
and especially his time. Kadance (my GF) and her son
went with me to Boone, NC for the trip and we all were
pretty tired......by the end of the journey......But it was
all worth it....   Thanks Daniel Winkler!!!!!

He first went over the blades I brought with me and
gave me insight on what they may be judging on at the
Blade Show.... and then we got a shop tour.
Daniel Winkler had me forge two blades.....  a hidden
tang and a full tang.....   I was very nervous........it is
hard to forge with other peoples tools when you are
used to yours....

Well, I gotter Done.....   and then onto the next part.....

I gotta say that the powerhammer (pneumatic) hit pretty
hard and took a little to get used to since I am familiar
to the 25 lb little giant.....
Rope cutting the 2X4 test passed
with no problems .......
My girlfriend and her son.....and
the cat that waited at
home....Swirley!!!!

Kelley and Mr Winkler took the
photos.........THANKS!!!!
The bend test passed with flying colors
and Mr Winkler signed the papers...

I PASSED!!!!!  
IT'S A GIRL.............
DUE DATE IS DECEMBER 20TH, 2007