My preferred georgia builder will be there. Scott Davidson with Solid rock knives. He is working on my 3rd and 4th knife from him. I try to keep my money in Georgia. Commercial knives to me mean mass production Chinese made blades. I like true hand made customs.
Hope not to insult you but i own some knives from some badass georgia knife makers. For you just starting out you maybe a little high. Just imho. Have you done a bend test yet? Just