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I thought it would be fun to share any makers you might know of that don't get the exposure they should. In my state we have a few but I am starting with one from California. Ivan Maras, I found Ivan in knife mag ( If you really want to know which one I will find it) Ivan mostly makes wood carving knives I asked him to make me a camping / hunting knife. It is forged 01 with a walnut handle. and a heavy 9/10 oz leather pouch sheath. He leaves a few forging marks on the ricasso as evidence of the process. The rest of the blade is highly polished and flat ground.
He even gave her a name "Roxanne". We don't hit the woods as often as I would like but when we do I am always glad she is with me.
I am going to contact Ivan before I post his contact info to make sure he is OK with it.( I should have done that before writing this) One last thing Ivan is a Christian and his mark reflects that if it means anything to you. It does to me.

I would like to hear about any makers you know of that might not have the exposuer they should have. Or ones from your home town / state.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on April 30, 2015 at 9:59

Thats exactly it Jan! That got quite a reception when we posted that in iKC FB. It was so popular Bill started his own Group to track orders. As I say maybe one day he gets back into it , the knife I have is a good one.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 20, 2015 at 19:54

I am looking forward to the Trestle Pine knives coming out. Check out the saga of the build here

http://tsakblog.com/tag/trestle-pine-knives/

Permalink Reply by John Bamford on June 21, 2015 at 1:16

Jan Carter said:

I am looking forward to the Trestle Pine knives coming out. Check out the saga of the build here

http://tsakblog.com/tag/trestle-pine-knives/

I am hoping to get one of the folders when they become available , they are sure to be a good looker with that old wood . Just hope for one without too much blood and skin on lol !!

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 21, 2015 at 12:39

LOL John!! I am with you, no DNA necessary

Permalink Reply by Michael Squier on June 22, 2015 at 9:25