As far back as I can remember I’ve worked with my hands creating different forms of art; drawing,
sculpting, tattooing, jewelry making, carving and others.
As a 28-year aerospace prototype fabricator welder, I have enjoyed creating things with metal from
scratch. I started attending knife shows, reading any book I could and questioned many seasoned
masters of the knife making art whom encouraged me to follow my love of art and creating.
I attended my first Badger Knife Show (1998) and was honored with the “Judge’s Award for Artistry”
as well as a few awards within the NCCA Organization and local shows.
Winning these awards fueled my desire to learn more and become a member of the coveted Knife
maker’s Guild, which I achieved in 2002. Thanks to the help of masters like Joe Szilaski, Jim Siska,
Larry Lund and Tom McCluin to name a few.
At the Las Vegas Antique Arms & Shot Show my work was displayed for Colt Gun Company. I’ve been
featured on the cover of Knives 2004, in Knife World and Guns Magazine.
I specialize in art knives of all types. My favorite knives are Sub-Hilt Fighters. Common blade steels
are 1095, 01, carbon Damascus, ATS34, and others. The preferred handle materials are ivory, exotic
woods, pearl or other natural materials. I embellish my work with file work, scrimshaw, engraving,
stone settings and hand-tooled sheaths using hand-made chisels and other tools. All my work is sole
authorship. My prices range from $350 and up.
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