Knife Making and Judging Insights

Jimmy Olsen, an AVS master Smith, shares his 25-year journey in knife making, inspired by 80s movies. He learned through trial and error, with guidance from Keith Bagley. Jimmy finds forging a stress reliever and continues to learn. As a judge on a show, he observes contestants' creativity and anticipates the new season. He also highlights safety concerns in knife making.

What inspired Jimmy Olsen to start making knives?

• His fascination with medieval history

• A family tradition of blacksmithing

• A book he read about knife making

• Movies from the 80s featuring swords

How long has Jimmy been making knives?

• Just a few years

• About 15 years

• Around 25 years

• Over 30 years

Who played a significant role in teaching Jimmy the basics of forging?

• A local blacksmith in Pennsylvania

• A friend from his hometown

• Keith Bagley from Maryland

• An online knife making course

What does Jimmy find therapeutic about knife making?

• The precision required in crafting

• The relaxation from working with hot steel

• The physical activity involved

• The satisfaction of completing a knife

What does Jimmy compare the passion for knife making to?

• A passing interest

• A lifelong commitment

• A disease or bug

• A professional career

As a judge, what does Jimmy find fascinating about the contestants?

• Their innovative techniques

• Their diverse personalities

• Their unique backgrounds

• Their ability to handle pressure

What does Jimmy admire about the contestants' work on the show?

• The variety of tools they use

• The beauty of their pattern welding

• Their ability to work as a team

• Their speed in completing tasks

What is Jimmy looking forward to in the upcoming season of the show?

• Introducing new challenges

• Seeing familiar faces return

• Increasing the prize money

• Changing the judging panel

What concern does Jimmy have about Jason during the knife making process?

• Jason not wearing a glove

• Jason's choice of materials

• Jason's time management

• Jason's lack of experience

What change does Jimmy notice in contestants from previous seasons?

• They are more innovative

• They are more competitive

• They are more relaxed

• They are more cautious