Sporting Classics Magazine

2019 Knifemaker of the Year

Looking out over the hills and mountains where I grew up.

I was raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where much of my childhood was spent hunting, fishing and learning how to work.  I had a small trap line and everything I did involved a knife.  I love being able to raise my children in these same mountains.  I am thankful to be able to teach them the value of hard work and loving where you come from, just as my family taught me.

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When I am not in the shop, you will almost always find me in the woods with my bow or my fishing pole doing the things that I love.  

Top:  Custom Ordered Puukko

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Bottom:  My personal Puukko. I carry it everywhere.  The birch bark has picked up an awesome patina from regular use.