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Hi Gang -
I wanted to introduce you to my 18 year old apprentice - Calvin Powell. He's been working with me since May '09, so just a few short months. He is an extremely quick learner and his grinding is pretty amazing considering his time at the craft. His fit and finish is right up there as well.
I'm trying to talk him into setting up his own "knifemaker" subscription to see if he can sell some of his pieces so he can start buying his own darn steel!

Take a look at his most recent piece - his "Diamondback Hunter".
OAL - 9 1/2"
Blade - 4 3/8" Flat Grind
Blade Material - 1095 High Carbon; Differentially heat treated with hamon
Bolsters - Linen Micarta
Spacer - Stainless steel .020
Handle - Cocobolo
Pins - 416 Stainless Steel
We would love to hear from the "knife aficionados" on the forums and get your comments. I'm a little biased since we work together daily. Whatcha think fellas?
I wanted to introduce you to my 18 year old apprentice - Calvin Powell. He's been working with me since May '09, so just a few short months. He is an extremely quick learner and his grinding is pretty amazing considering his time at the craft. His fit and finish is right up there as well.
I'm trying to talk him into setting up his own "knifemaker" subscription to see if he can sell some of his pieces so he can start buying his own darn steel!


Take a look at his most recent piece - his "Diamondback Hunter".
OAL - 9 1/2"
Blade - 4 3/8" Flat Grind
Blade Material - 1095 High Carbon; Differentially heat treated with hamon
Bolsters - Linen Micarta
Spacer - Stainless steel .020
Handle - Cocobolo
Pins - 416 Stainless Steel





We would love to hear from the "knife aficionados" on the forums and get your comments. I'm a little biased since we work together daily. Whatcha think fellas?
