Ziplines and Knives, Don't try this at Home!

In all my years, I have not once been ziplining until the other day when I went with my friend Beth from Rafting in the Smokies. We went to Wahoo Ziplines on Saturday and the weather was perfect. You couldn't ask for a better view from their first line. The instructions seem overwhelming for the first few minutes, but the guides walk you through it every step of the way. They do an EXCELLENT job and even provide bottled water for the thirsty customers at the near end of the trip. It was both an exhilarating and memorable experience. I would love to do it again sometime soon. Wahoo has a BBQ at their location for their hungry customers as well. Some other great ziplines include: Smoky Mountain Ziplines and Zipline Family Adventure!
Sunday was just as remarkable. I had the great pleasure of meeting Ken Largin of Kelgin Knife Makers Co-Op. This man is utterly astounding. His knowledge of the history of knives and the skill and grace with which he can make a flawless knife in under a half hour, will leave you speechless. The Co-Op is located in a 250 year old building beside the extremely popular Smoky Mountain Knife Works. The SMKW leases it to him for free. He and his wife, Paula, love to travel, but are here for the most part. Largin teaches the public how to make a knife out of everything from a railroad spike to a meteorite. He has worked with Boy Scouts,made knives for the P.O.W's from Desert Storm, and so much more. "Blade" magazine wrote an article on him in their July 2009 issue. He earnestly has a heart for a craft that seems to be fading away. When you go to his shop, he greets you with a smiling face and happily tells you of his many travels. This is a man who LOVES his "job." If you want to learn more about Ken Largin or Kelgin Knife Makers Co-Op go to his shop or www.kelgin.com
Yes folks, from ziplines to knives, the Smokies has it all, but you need to come here. Don't try this at home:)