Congradulations Doug !!!!

[Kevin Evans]

Guys Doug made J.S. with a really nice set of knives.They all felt really good in hand.
It was nice to meet you in person ,and good job on your mild stone                  

[Bear]

       

[Bill Turner]

Congrats to Doug on his achievement. I couldn't afford his knives before and I certainly can't now. But that is OK. He is a good guy who brings a lot to "Tradgang". We can all benefit from associating with folks like him.      

[Jack Denbow]

Way to go Doug.
Jack

[Lin Rhea]

Congratulations Doug. It was a real honor to watch it happen.  Lin

[kbaknife]

Glad I was there to witness the whole thing.
Trad Gang just got kicked up another notch!

[tippit]

Dang, I would have missed it...way to go!!!

[Steve Nuckels]

So glad for you Doug, I remember last year you just missed the time requirement and how dissapointed you must have been!

Great Job and well deserved!

Steve
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[Doug Campbell]

Thanks a bunch guys, it was a real honor to get that "you passed" when I walked into that test room. Now I'll do my best to uphold the standard that guys like Lin, Karl, Brad and others have set.

[Sharpster]

Well deserved congradulations Doug.        

It's difficult to express what a pleasure it was for me to meet you and too many others to name here. Thanks Lin!

Ron

[R H Clark]

Quite an accomplishment! Congrats!

[Steve O]

Doug,

I've worked with Journeymen skilled tradesmen all my life (Dad is a tool & die maker).  Those things don't come easy!  Congratulations!

   


Now, will this change how you make knives in any way, or does it just qualify what you have been doing?

[Lin Rhea]

I forgot to mention that the congratulations go to Miss Karen too. I saw that she is very supportive and that is what it takes for you to accomplish your goals. It was very enjoyable to see. Lin

[Scott Roush]

congratulations Doug....!!!

[Doug Campbell]

Likewise Ron.

I hope it wont change what I'm doing Steve other than to push me to keep learning and improve my work as I work toward the next goal. Hard to think about right now but maybe someday I'll go for the Mastersmith rating like Lin has already accomplished.

Lin you are so right, I've been very blessed having Karen's support all these years as I can tell you have also. It is great seeing your lovely with, (Kay right) there supporting you at the shows.

Thanks agian guys, I really appreciate it.

[skullworks]

Congrats!

[OconeeDan]

Yes, congratulations!  A huge accomplishment.  
And congratulations on your big anniversery with Karen, too.
Dan