Best Way To Find Local Knifemakers

[bkrosco]

I live in SE Wisconsin and I would like to find a couple somewhat local knifemakers.

Anyone know of any? If not, what is the best way to track one down?

Thanks.

 

[jawilder]

I have found a few by going to local gun/knife shows.

 

[cdent]

You live in a great part of the country. I'd try to check out the next Janesville show, and try umbaonline.org to see if a hammerin might be scheduled for close by (or drive a little).

Take care, Craig

 

[kc custom]

Possibly get a copy of Badger knife club members from Bob Schrap out of Wauwatosa Wis.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

One good thing you could do to help yourself is fill out your profile so the makers who live near you will know where you live.
Here is a thread from a while back looking for WI makers.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417940

Attending a local show, and going to a hammer-in will get you in tough with makers.
Stacy

 

[bkrosco]

Thanks for all the great ideas.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

We have an anual hammer-in called "The Fox River Knife Rendezvous" every year sometime during August. Not sure of the date yet, but I will post it when the time comes.
It's out north and west of Chicago, so it's right in your back yard and only a handful of weeks away!