Blacksmithing, Apprenticeships, Pushing your Limits and Becoming Better at your Craft with Sam Ritter

#028. -- In this episode I chat with professional blacksmith Sam Ritter about his journey as a craftsman. We chat about how he got introduced to blacksmithing, what his path was to going full time, why it was important for him to be around and learn from a master smith, becoming better at your craft and pushing your capabilities, his use of modern tools in a traditional craft, and much more. We also spend a bit of time chatting about traditional apprenticeship and journeyman stages and how  being exposed to other masters techniques can influence your progression and aesthetic in the craft you choose to pursue. Links to any resources mentioned can be found at:folkcraftrevival.com/28