George Herron

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Does anybody know how he's doing and if he is still making knives? I understand his health isn't the best. I remember meeting him at the 1986 Blade Show. He was extremely nice and interested in answering my questions.

Does anybody else here own or use a Herron knife? I currently own three and think that the fit, finish, and balance are just superb.
 
I believe Mr Herron is still making knives which is terrific. I am a big fan of his and do own a couple. I have owned several over the years. I think it's testament to him how few knives are on the secondary market. I'm constantly looking for his knives and find very
very few.

I totally agree that his fit and finish are among the best. Great topic on a great maker.

Win
 
George Heron and his bride are a great team, George makes great knives, design, fit and finish as good as they get.
 
He's still making knives as these were "New Arrivals" at the Robertson site.

http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/herronhunt.htm

Here's his contact information:

NAME: Herron, George H.
ADDRESS: 474 Antonio Way
CITY: Springfield, SC 29146
PHONE: (803) 258-3914
FAX:
EMAIL:
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INFORMATION:
Have been making knives since 1963. Full-time maker since 1975. Past President of SCAK and of the Knifemakers Guild. Inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1988. No longer accepting orders (currently over 13-year backlog). No catalog available.
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When George stopped "offically" taking orders 6 years ago. He was approximately 11 years behind in his orders.

If your wanting to order one directly from George, good luck.

George does attend a couple of shows a year, primarily in South Carolina. He will have one or two knives for sale. All the rest are orders that are in most cases a decade old.

Your best bet (and probably only chance) is to buy one in the after market. You expect to pay a premium. However, for those of my customers who bought George's knives on my recommendation 5 years ago, have seen most of their knives go up 50% in that same time frame (how are your investments doing compared to that).

George's knives are going to continue to go up in value. Currently, they are an excellent investment opportunity. I have several in my own collection. To include the first Bowie George ever made!

However, if you are looking for a user I highly recommend Geno Denning. Several years ago George pulled me to the side at a show and said "see that boy over there? He is the best knife maker I ever trained."

My professional opinion is that Geno Denning "hunters" are the best value for the money being produced in the world.

Yes, I am a Dealer for Geno and yes I sell his knives....now you know why.
 
This would be a good place to post some photos of George's work. His knives made sense, clean, well designed and functional. I have always liked them.
 
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