Does anyone know who Bob DeFarges is?

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Fatkid

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Custom knife maker from Maine. Have any of you seen his work? Like it, don't like it? Just wondering.

Thanks,
 
Maybe try posting a websight or some pics of his work. The name isn't familiar to me though. When posting questions like this, the more info you provide the better chance you have of getting replies.
 
Fatkid said:
Custom knife maker from Maine. Have any of you seen his work? Like it, don't like it? Just wondering.

Thanks,
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Hello, I have know Bob, actually John Robert DeFarges, for over 40 years. I met Bob at the University of Maine, where we both graduated with BS degrees in Wildlife Management. I brought him up to visit Madawaska, Maine (the northernmost town in Maine, separated from New Brunswick Canada by the St. John River when we were at university, where he met his future wife who he is still married to.

After university, Bob worked as a skinner for a fur company just outiside Bangor Maine, where he was one of the best, and fastest skinners in Maine. Bob started making knives about 30 years ago, and he is the best craftsman / artist that I know. I have lots of photos of his knives, and he recently made my son a small double-sided sword, using parts of a Henry rifle stock for the handle. Anyway, Bob does not really advertise, but is very productive, and sells everything he makes well in advance.

I would be happy to get you in contact with Bob if you like. I don't know how to easily attach a photo (if I can?), but would be happy to email.
 
Hi Mr. Young,

I would certainly be interested in seeing the work of such a man, and hope you'll share some photos, however the thread you've chosen to reply to is nine years old!!! :)
 
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