I didn't start taking it seriously until March in 2015, which is when I made my first knife after months of reading all I could on making knives from wherever I could. I designed it, forged it, shaped it, beveled it, and even quenched it. Even though it warped and broke from a bad quench, I knew this was exactly what I wanted to dedicate my time to. Since that first knife, I have improved greatly in design, technique, and sharpening, slowly learning more as I go. I favor Japanese bladesmithing, and Murray Carter, the 17th Yoshimoto bladesmith, is my greatest source of knowledge and inspiration.