Aldo Bruno- A stand up guy

Kevin McGovern

Kevin McGovern

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I met Aldo Bruno at Ashokan over the weekend. We talked as much about God, the universe, and family as we did steel. I had a large quantity of highly figured/ spalted and ambrosia hard maple with me, and I know he does wood as well. By the time we got around to horsetrading, he was all out of Nitro V that he brought with him, so we decided I would stop by his shop on my way home, as it was only a 10 minute detour. Maybe this is common knowledge, but I didn't know how big Aldo is into knife making as well. His shop is impressive. 2 surface grinders, at least 3 2x72s, a big 3 x 132, multiple large buffers, several wood band saws, presses, a mill, CNC router, etc. This was just his knife making stuff. I, working in my little 10 x 13 shop am already impressed. Then we go to the other building. Yes, the portal to Valhalla that is his steel warehouse. To say I was aroused at the sight of every steel I've ever heard of (and several I hadn't) stacked to the ceiling, would be a gross understatement. If you've ever gone to a welding supply house, with the back warehouse full of all manner of steel: imagine that, but all the steel is for knife making. Sheets upon sheets, sticks cut to width, 2 enormous saws. Truly impressive. I know Aldo was tired from the weekend (he had to be, I was beat, and he was up before me), yet he took the time to talk knives, design, techniques, etc. He is truly in love with the craft of knife making as much as anyone I've seen. He's a good man, who loves his family, and his craft. He's also a businessman that understands taking care of customers is the key to long term business success. Thanks for taking the time Aldo. Yeah, I guess I'm an Aldo fan boy now. :)

Oh, and let's just say he got that Maple for a "Steel". (Nitro V to be exact ;))
 
he is a cool, warm and personable guy. but he would have been cooler if he had 1075 & cpm 154 in his van because i specifically brought $500 to spend on steel in order to save on shipping lol :D
 
john april said:
he is a cool, warm and personable guy. but he would have been cooler if he had 1075 & cpm 154 in his van because i specifically brought $500 to spend on steel in order to save on shipping lol :D
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I think I got one of his last 1/4" sticks of 1075 with my order a few weeks ago. they didn't have it listed, but they found some in the warehouse.
 
john april said:
he is a cool, warm and personable guy. but he would have been cooler if he had 1075 & cpm 154 in his van because i specifically brought $500 to spend on steel in order to save on shipping lol :D
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If you had called ahead, he would have stuck your name on it and brought it.
 
Aldo is the best. His business does well not because he has the steel we need but because he cares about the industry and the guys/gals who use his steel. He's a savvy businessman but more importantly he's a people person with a good soul.
 
I've never spoken with Aldo and I know everyone thinks a lot of him. But I sure had an issue with a woman in his office over the period of a week or two, probably a year ago. I've never gone back. Too bad this person didn't get the customer service training.
 
Walt,

I know how poor customer service can leave a poor impression and user experience but I'd ask to speak with Aldo himself. He will sort it out.
 
I talked directly to him by phone when I had an issue, he made it right. You wont find a better guy to deal with. He shares the knife making passion, it shows.
 
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