Wade Hougham
Born in Wyoming and raised in Oregon I have lived in South Florida since 1997.
It has been said "life is but a dream". I can honestly say through bladesmithing I have been living my dream.
I have been drawn to knives as far back as I can remember and began collecting factory manufactured knives in my late teens.
The first custom made knife I added to my collection was a stunning blade by JL Stewart of Hot Damn Forge. It was a gift I received from my wife, and it marked the beginning of a major life transformation for me.
The gift box happened to include a business card that advertised bladesmithing classes. I called JL and immediately signed up for his next class even though it was two months and 3,000 miles away. During that two month wait, I devoted myself to learning everything I could from reading about bladesmithing.
Finally, the time came when I was able to strike that first piece of hot metal. The only comparison I can make to the feeling that came over me in that moment is the exhilaration of hitting a home run. I was immediately hooked. And unbelievably, I still feel that excitement every single time I forge. I do believe that I have found my life's calling.
I was a carpenter for 20 years and have always enjoyed working with my hands. I appreciate the satisfaction of seeing my accomplishments at the end of a hard day's work. Forging also provides that tangible satisfaction, but the difference is that it never feels like work. Even as I stand there dripping in sweat after hours at my forge, it's more like I'm just enjoying my passion.
I was born in Wyoming and raised in Oregon, which means I spent much of my spare time fishing and hunting. There was always a need for a good knife to either clean the fish or field dress the game. I never really knew the difference a high quality knife would make while doing these chores until I started forging my own blades. What a difference it makes to be able to complete a job without stopping every five minutes to sharpen my knife. I have discovered that life's too short for that and for not doing what you love. I have been very fortunate to find two loves in my life - my wife and forging knives.
Hunting and fishing
It has been said "life is but a dream". I can honestly say through bladesmithing I have been living my dream.
I have been drawn to knives as far back as I can remember and began collecting factory manufactured knives in my late teens.
The first custom made knife I added to my collection was a stunning blade by JL Stewart of Hot Damn Forge. It was a gift I received from my wife, and it marked the beginning of a major life transformation for me.
The gift box happened to include a business card that advertised bladesmithing classes. I called JL and immediately signed up for his next class even though it was two months and 3,000 miles away. During that two month wait, I devoted myself to learning everything I could from reading about bladesmithing.
Finally, the time came when I was able to strike that first piece of hot metal. The only comparison I can make to the feeling that came over me in that moment is the exhilaration of hitting a home run. I was immediately hooked. And unbelievably, I still feel that excitement every single time I forge. I do believe that I have found my life's calling.
I was a carpenter for 20 years and have always enjoyed working with my hands. I appreciate the satisfaction of seeing my accomplishments at the end of a hard day's work. Forging also provides that tangible satisfaction, but the difference is that it never feels like work. Even as I stand there dripping in sweat after hours at my forge, it's more like I'm just enjoying my passion.
I was born in Wyoming and raised in Oregon, which means I spent much of my spare time fishing and hunting. There was always a need for a good knife to either clean the fish or field dress the game. I never really knew the difference a high quality knife would make while doing these chores until I started forging my own blades. What a difference it makes to be able to complete a job without stopping every five minutes to sharpen my knife. I have discovered that life's too short for that and for not doing what you love. I have been very fortunate to find two loves in my life - my wife and forging knives.
Hunting and fishing
- Birthday
- Apr 13, 1955 (Age: 69)
- Website
- http://www.wadesknives.com
- Location
- South Florida
- Favorite knife.
- I love them all.
- Your Favorite Knife Handle Color
- Bone and Antler
- Occupation
- Hobbyist Bladesmith
Signature
Wade
Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta.
If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere.
Visit my website http://www.wadesknives.com
Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta.
If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere.
Visit my website http://www.wadesknives.com
