do you want an apprentice?

[sheathmaker]

Well I've got a little age on me now and I was/am concerned about not enough young blood coming up behind us older folks into the craft or trade as the case may be. I invited a young man (33) to come to my shop as often as he likes and learn at my elbow. I don't charge anything and so far I've furnished the materials. After about two months he is capable of making a really nice and marketable knife sheath, which is what I specialize in now. His interest has remained high and constant and I feel I have not wasted my time. Having said all of that, I'm not sure I'd do it again, because I really can't get anything done on the days he's in my little shop and my order load is enough to keep me busy seven days a week if I want to work that long.

If you can get someone to take you on, be sure you are serious and keep your interest at a high level.

Paul

Edited September 17, 2007 by sheathmaker

[DCKNIVES]

I have to agree with my buddy Paul.Paul did an great thing taking on his student and it looks like it paid off. But it is hard when your stacked with orders.I have trained several in knifemaking but sadly only 1 has stuck it out.Dave