[TheForge] Guild System Titles

[Grover Richardson]

Agreed.  But the buying public is very touchy feelie<G>.  It's called
marketing<G>.

Ducking for cover, where did the wife put the asbestos underwear when she
washed them????

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Tull
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 9:54 AM
To: Sponsored by ABANA
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Guild System Titles

I'm not sure I understand the need to have a "title" to enjoy metal 
mangling.
Call yourself a master if you want. All it will do is cause a few snickers 
from established smiths.
Call yourself an "experienced begineer" and you might draw the admiration of

established smiths for being so humble.
I don't think one will ever "master" the steel. Bend it to will-yes.
Guild  is a cute name for a blacksmithing club.

Flames begin.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:07 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Guild System Titles


> Since there's nothing else going on here, I figure now would be a good 
> time to ask.
>
> Since there doesn't seem to be a formal guild system for blacksmiths 
> anymore, How might we "experienced beginners" rank ourselves?
>
> Are we forever doomed to be "Apprentices"?
>
> At what point might we become a "Journeyman"?
>
> Better still, what qualifications might be required of someone to



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