KnifeMaker

Doug Gerdes

Male

Franklin, IL

United States

KnifeMaker

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: Knife World
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes
How long have you collected knives?: 46 to 50 years
Favorite Kind of Knives: Mostly the classic pocket knives. I got my first pocket knife from Santa when I was in the single digits and I have been collecting ever since. To paraphrase Lee Ermy, I like wood on my guns and leather on my knives!
Website: http://cocajobladesandleather.com/
About Me: Retired 30 year law enforcement officer, opened my knife/leather shop in 2012, "COCAJO Blades and Leather". I built my shop with the idea of making knives, but the leather half has taken off beyond my expectations so that's where most of my time is now spent. Custom leather of your design....
Interests: Blades of all types, trapshooting, everything outdoors....
Other Hobbies: hunting, camping, survival, bushcraft.