Gene Hoffpauir

Rockaway Beach, MO

United States

User/Collector

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?

knifemaker friend

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)

No

How long have you collected knives?

26 to 30 years

Favorite Kind of Knives

Damascus, Microtech, Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw, Randall, Quality custom knives, unusual.

Website

http://www.thesharpshoponline.com

About Me

I was a custom finish carpenter by trade for over 25 years until I injured my back in 1998. In 1999, I met Ray Braschler, the inventor of The Sharp Machine. I started helping him build these machines for sale, and started sharpening knives professionally. I am still a factory rep for RealSharp.
I had been collecting knives for some time, not necessarily for collector value, but because I liked them. I now collect for value & because I like them. I also buy knives for resale.

Interests

I am interested in learning how to make quality custom knives. I also want to continue to build my sharpening & knife sales business.

Other Hobbies

Photography, leather working, camping, traveling, Motorcycles

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