swordsmiths in ocala

cadence · 15th March 2005, 01:53 AM

I live in ocala florida. I'm looking to start making swords but don't know where to begin. Do you know of any swordsmiths or guilds in ocala? Or even just a good web site?

Rick · 15th March 2005, 02:45 AM

This might be a good place to inquire :
http://www.bladeforums.com/

Conogre · 15th March 2005, 06:04 AM

Keep in mind that what type of swords has a bearing as well......it might not be entirely a waste of money to conside apprenticing with a good ethnographic smith as well.
I wouldn't be completely surprised if you couldn't get funding for such through some governmental art or anthropological agencies.
Just a thought for younger members.
Mike

Ferguson · 15th March 2005, 11:11 AM

http://www.floridaknifemakers.org/

http://www.americanbladesmith.com/AB...rsmithList.htm

http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthread...at=&Board=UBB2

http://www.hossom.com/tutorial/jonesy

http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum

Hope this helps.

Steve

Mare Rosu · 15th March 2005, 10:49 PM

CADENCE
If I were you I would hop over and talk to Al Pendray the "Wizard Of Wootz".
He is in my opinion the best blacksmith in Florida if not the USA.
And where in the Florida is Mr. Pendray? only 27 mules from you! in Williston Florida, on Highway 121 South West of Williston about 3 miles from town.
Mr Pendray is one of the nicest persons you will ever meet.

Gene

15th March 2005, 01:53 AM	#1
cadence Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	swordsmiths in ocala I live in ocala florida. I'm looking to start making swords but don't know where to begin. Do you know of any swordsmiths or guilds in ocala? Or even just a good web site?

15th March 2005, 10:49 PM	#5
Mare Rosu Deceased Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA, DEEP SOUTH, GEORGIA, Y'all hear? Posts: 121	Al Pendray CADENCE If I were you I would hop over and talk to Al Pendray the "Wizard Of Wootz". He is in my opinion the best blacksmith in Florida if not the USA. And where in the Florida is Mr. Pendray? only 27 mules from you! in Williston Florida, on Highway 121 South West of Williston about 3 miles from town. Mr Pendray is one of the nicest persons you will ever meet. Gene

15th March 2005, 02:45 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	This might be a good place to inquire : http://www.bladeforums.com/

15th March 2005, 06:04 AM	#3
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	Keep in mind that what type of swords has a bearing as well......it might not be entirely a waste of money to conside apprenticing with a good ethnographic smith as well. I wouldn't be completely surprised if you couldn't get funding for such through some governmental art or anthropological agencies. Just a thought for younger members. Mike

15th March 2005, 11:11 AM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	http://www.floridaknifemakers.org/ http://www.americanbladesmith.com/AB...rsmithList.htm http://www.knifeforums.com/ubbthread...at=&Board=UBB2 http://www.hossom.com/tutorial/jonesy http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum Hope this helps. Steve