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DHOLDER ENGRAVED CUSTOM NATCHEZ W/REDWOOD BURL
A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSIC HUNTER FROM THIS MASTER KNIFEMAKER
***SOLD***
ABOUT THE KNIFE:
ARTIST: DAlton Holderr
BLADE SIZE: 4 1/4
TOTAL SIZE: 9 1/8
BLADE MATERIAL: ATS 34
HANDLE: Beautiful Redwood Burl, German Amber and a thong with an Amber Bead
HILT: Pat Holder engraved nickel silver
Sheath: Hand tooled leather sheath by Holder
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COMMENTS: Ultra clean workmanship on this classic hunter. Beautiful Premium REDWOOD BURL AND AMBER IN THE HANDLE!! A popular and classic model from Mr. Holder. Top name, outstanding fit and finish, a timeless knife for your collection or to take in the field. DHolder doesnt take orders for knives any more so these are getting harder and harder to find. Mr. Holder is truly one of the most sought after knife makers there is.
I will consider partial trades particularly any Large Sebenza W/Micarta, any Randall, custom folders from quality makers, Custom slipjoints.
ABOUT THE MAKER:
I was born March 23, 1940 (older than dirt), in Heald, Texas. After graduating from high school in Amarillo, Texas, I went to West Texas State University and graduated with degrees in Art and English Literature and a minor in science.
I spent 25 years with the Diamond Shamrock Corp. (oil company) in sales and retired early in 1988 as sales manager to become a full time knifemaker. For many years, I had done custom gun work as a hobby, and was asked to make a knife for a gentleman for whom I had built a custom rifle. The rest is history, I guess, since I havent built a gun since I sold that first knife. The price was $8. That first knife was built in 1966 in Denver, CO.
Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have been recognized with the following awards. At least I think these are the ones that count for something:
1981 The Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award (when it meant something to the guys who knew him)
1983 American Firearms Industries Award of Excellence
1991 The Beretta Award
1997 Blade Magazines Publishers Award
2003 Knife Maker's Hall of Fame Inductee
My specialty is fancy using knives with an occasional bowie thrown in for balance. I believe that the important aspects of knifemaking are craftsmanship, top drawer materials, and a steadfast work ethic. My wife, Pat, has been doing a lot of my engraving for the last eight years. She was helped initially by Julie Warenski, but has developed her own style of engraving. At this time, she works exclusively on my knives. We have been married for 38 years, have three grown children, and three grandchildren.
A BEAUTIFUL AND CLASSIC HUNTER FROM THIS MASTER KNIFEMAKER
***SOLD***
ABOUT THE KNIFE:
ARTIST: DAlton Holderr
BLADE SIZE: 4 1/4
TOTAL SIZE: 9 1/8
BLADE MATERIAL: ATS 34
HANDLE: Beautiful Redwood Burl, German Amber and a thong with an Amber Bead
HILT: Pat Holder engraved nickel silver
Sheath: Hand tooled leather sheath by Holder
.
COMMENTS: Ultra clean workmanship on this classic hunter. Beautiful Premium REDWOOD BURL AND AMBER IN THE HANDLE!! A popular and classic model from Mr. Holder. Top name, outstanding fit and finish, a timeless knife for your collection or to take in the field. DHolder doesnt take orders for knives any more so these are getting harder and harder to find. Mr. Holder is truly one of the most sought after knife makers there is.
I will consider partial trades particularly any Large Sebenza W/Micarta, any Randall, custom folders from quality makers, Custom slipjoints.
ABOUT THE MAKER:
I was born March 23, 1940 (older than dirt), in Heald, Texas. After graduating from high school in Amarillo, Texas, I went to West Texas State University and graduated with degrees in Art and English Literature and a minor in science.
I spent 25 years with the Diamond Shamrock Corp. (oil company) in sales and retired early in 1988 as sales manager to become a full time knifemaker. For many years, I had done custom gun work as a hobby, and was asked to make a knife for a gentleman for whom I had built a custom rifle. The rest is history, I guess, since I havent built a gun since I sold that first knife. The price was $8. That first knife was built in 1966 in Denver, CO.
Over the years, I have been fortunate enough to have been recognized with the following awards. At least I think these are the ones that count for something:
1981 The Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award (when it meant something to the guys who knew him)
1983 American Firearms Industries Award of Excellence
1991 The Beretta Award
1997 Blade Magazines Publishers Award
2003 Knife Maker's Hall of Fame Inductee
My specialty is fancy using knives with an occasional bowie thrown in for balance. I believe that the important aspects of knifemaking are craftsmanship, top drawer materials, and a steadfast work ethic. My wife, Pat, has been doing a lot of my engraving for the last eight years. She was helped initially by Julie Warenski, but has developed her own style of engraving. At this time, she works exclusively on my knives. We have been married for 38 years, have three grown children, and three grandchildren.
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