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