“Handle materials range from Arizona Ironwood, Maple Burls, Micarta, deer horn when available, Indian Ebony and many other wood choices. Some exotics available on request.

Most steels are available on request, including Alabama Damascus, ATS-34, 1084, 440 C etc. All heat treating is done by Paul Bos, the Buck Knives heat treater.”

“My teacher.......though much of my knife making has been trial and error and satisfaction over the years, and I have studied many great makers work, I happily give credit to a man, designer, and great knife maker, whom I never met or will meet, Robert W. Loveless. His book was my real start in giving me a true interest in obtaining a fraction of his sparkle.”