My name is a Elijah Froedge, I am 30 years of age and from west central Indiana. I joined the CLA this past year and thoroughly enjoyed my first experience of the CLA show in August. I met many good and patient people that took the time with me and explained many questions I had. (Ian Pratt and Tim Crosby especially) . I have always loved the culture and people that are acquainted with such historical ,and artistic personalities. I live not to far from Jerry Eitner and Curt Hogland , they have been a huge help and mentors for me. Jerry went through the whole build from start to finish of a iron mounted rifle with me. We worked from his shop through last fall and winter in the evening's. I just can't say enough good about that man. I have now finished my third rifle. I am learning new things with every one I build and enjoy every minute of it.
The knife is made of 1084 forged by me.
Just a word about my student Elijah. He is a fine young man and a good student. He will be a vary good knife and gun maker.
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank all of the people that took the time to talk to and show Elijah around at the CLA show. Thanks to all of you . You are helping Elijah just like you have helped me
THANKS!
Jerry Eitnier
Eitnier Rifles
Iron Mounted Southern Guns
Elijah, that is a fine looking knife. You have a good teacher.
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