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W.C. Davis
The Knife Maker W.C. Davis, who unfortunately passed away in 2015 at the age of 71 years, was known mainly for his extraordinary Drop-Point Pocketknives.
Juniper Wood
Juniper wood is used to make handle scales. Juniper wood has a yellow-brown color and a delicate, yet highly contrasting pattern. It is sturdy and tough but still easy to process.
Wally Hayes
The Canadian Wally Hayes and his interpretations of Japanese blades enjoy cult status among collectors. He is a master Bladesmith of the American Bladesmith Society (ABS).
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is the name of several different methods of altering the physical properties of an object or material. The right heat treatment can improve the properties of lower-grade steel.
Wharncliffe
Wharncliffe is the name of a blade with an exceptional shape often called an "inverted regular blade". Wharncliffe blades are relatively short, exceptionally thick and very sturdy.
Wilfried Gorski
Wilfried Gorski from Solingen, qualified engraver and industrial designer, was led by an article about handmade knives in the USA to build knives.
Desert Ironwood
Desert ironwood is a type of fine wood used to make handle scales. Desert ironwood is indigenous to the southwestern United States and the very northwest of Mexico, especially in the Sonora desert.