en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/697425 Comments by Kool_Aid http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892426 I would hardly call myself a Mistress of the Forge! Most of my work is in smaller pieces, made from silver or copper. The knife is the result of a week-long class I took at Penland School of Crafts while still in college. Quite an awesome experience and thank you for the compliment. And I totally agree with what you say about writing about what is in your mind instead of what you *think* should be. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:14:18 +0000 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892426 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892039 yep - thanks! :) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:09:49 +0000 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892039 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892008 Hi TrinaMb, your comment reminded me of when working in ceramics, the scraps of one piece are often used to build another. I love the thought of looking at the shavings as an opportunity for improvement. Thanks for your comment :) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:09:25 +0000 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40892008 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40891798 Thanks so much for your kind words, Janice. Your sharpening pencils example is also a perfect one. I have several pieces of art that are just too overdone but the knife is one of the few that I feel is just right. It was definitely a learning lesson! Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:06:46 +0000 http://writerdad.com/etcetera/honing-the-edge-to-precision/#IDComment40891798