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Meeting a maker and a knife that came home with us

Well Woody did a bit of introduction for himself when he joined us not too long ago but I wanted to take a moment to give some impression of both him and the knives he was offering at the show.

My first thoughts about this grand gentleman were , down to earth, friendly and happy to be doing what he does. My impressions just got better. A custom maker out of SC, Woody knows his knives. Growing up in an era where even the youngsters were farming, hunting and fishing he knew the value of a good knife but I liked the story he told of knowing the value of a knife that stayed sharp!

When he began collecting, he realized his preference was the custom and handmades. As he apprenticed and became a maker himself he was "inspired to produce a balanced, functional, beautiful, comfortable knife that is easy to maintain and affordable." He said to me that a knife should last a lifetime if it is going to worth a mans hard earned days wages.

As a consumer, I appreciate how he thinks. As a knife collector, I appreciate that he values what it takes for me to spend a days wages on a knife when so many are out there for far less. I appreciate that he puts the value into his product to make it a knife that even with a hard work environment...it can be passed down to my grandchildren.

For those those that collect in the 100 or more range, look at his knives. See him at a show and check them out. He uses 1095, 440C and also Damascus. Knives are made for every use imaginable from oyster shucking to hunting

Yes, we bought one!

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Permalink Reply by John Bamford on November 1, 2014 at 10:54

Just checked out Woody's website ,really good looking knives .

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on November 2, 2014 at 8:10

So nice to meet Woody. He sure sounds like one of knifemakers who started as a collector and quickly realized why we buy a knife. I use a knife everyday in my work and I use most of the knives I have. For sure am over the 100 amaount, honestly don't know how much over!