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Hey John,
 
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. We have been incredibly busy. I've kinda been wanting to send you some pics but have'nt had the chance to get any team pics yet. Your knife has been a valuable asset to my gear and I would gladly let alot of other things wander off before I let go of my knife! I ended up mounting it on the front of my safariland dropleg and that has worked out great. Thanks for a perfectly balanced piece of equipment that will be cherished, used, and passed down. The knife is as beautiful as it is a workhorse. I can't imagine getting called out without it. Anybody in my line of work should give some serious thought to investing in one of your blades because when your life is on the line, nothing but the best equipment will do.
 
Thanks again John for your craftsmanship and attention to detail, it is appreciated on a daily basis.
 
Chip *******
Firefighter/EMT
S.R.T. Medic
 
Christian County, Ky
 

Absolutely nothing short of fabulous!!  Beautiful work, thank you


I suggest that you put my check in the bank 'cause I'm not sending the
knife back.  Got it today and I love it! Its just what I've been looking
for. Thanks for getting it to me so quickly.  You can now count a Special Agent
of the FBI, SWAT Paramedic, as one of the users of your knives.
I'll pass your cards around, too.

Jason
 


I was hoping to have them by mid March, if that's possible.  I have no trouble imagining that your hawks are quite popular.  I liked mine so much I used it for a model to have tattooed across my shoulder.  I'll have to show you some time cause I bet you can easily pick out your distinctive pattern in the blade.  So as far as being swamped, I guess that's the price you pay for being so damn good!

Thanks John, both hawks are absolutely beautiful!  I like the new sheaths for the blades and the wood also seemed especially fine in this batch.  I certainly appreciate the effort you put into them and, as a result, I'm particularly proud to offer your work as a momento of appreciation to the legendary Marine, "Blackjack" Matthews.  I know he'll cherish the fine work you produce.  Thanks again! 
 
Mark
 
 
 

Picture Gallery

John with an elk

John on an antelope hunt

John with a Texas deer

John with his twin brother, Robert


In the Shop

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John in the shop

The hot forge

John at the anvil

John at the grinder

John at the trip hammer

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