I began making knives in 1992 and have been fortunate enough to have worked with and learned from some of the best knife makers in the world. The maker most responsible for my progression was the late, great Stan Fujisaka of Kaneohe, Hawaii. I had been making knives for several years before I met Stan, but he opened the door to a new level of knife making for me and shared his considerable knowledge with me freely.
I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1997 and spent over 10 years in its service. I served as a heavy equipment mechanic, an Embassy Guard in Mozambique and Barbados and a Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in Laos, Iraq, Japan and many more.
All of these experiences have given me a unique view of how I think knives and tools should be designed, made and used.
After I left the Marines, I moved to Texas and trained as a machinist both manual and CNC. I also learned Computer Aided Design and began to work full time as a knife maker in 2008.
In 2016 I moved to a piece of land in the back woods of Mississippi and have a much bigger shop separate from the house. I continue to design and make knives when I am not hunting or fishing.
