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Glen Marshall

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I read a camp knife review in a recent french knife magazine. One of the tested knives is made by Glen Marshall. The review of his knife is quite impressive. They say he is a veteran into knifemaking and he started making knives back in the 30's. I would really apreciate more info about him and his work. Thank you.
 
I believe there was an article on him in Knives Illustrated a couple of years ago. Only thing I remember from it was that he was from Texas and that me made some nice hunters. Not much help.:(
 
I don't have any contact info on him, but did have the pleasure of meeting him last year. He was the first induction intot he Texas Knifemakers assoc. hall of fame.

He started making knives in his teens, and is now inhis 80's. He makes good user fixed blades from D-2 and some CPM steels. They are hollow ground and well put together. The finishes and styling are not in accordance with current knife fasion, but are well done.

I do the Dallas Safari Club show, and was next to the YO ranch from Mountain Home,Texas. The ranch manager and I discussed Glen's knives for a spell as Glen makes many knives for the guides on the ranch.
He spoke highly of their performance and of Glen and his wife.

Simple fact, no one stays in a cottage industry business, in the same location for 50 plus years and doesn't do it right.
 
Mr Marshall is a one of a kind maker. We are extremely proud of this gentleman, here in Texas. I beleive there is an article on him, in the past issue of Mr Lang's Blades International web site.
Ken (wwjd)
 
Thank you guys for sharing! :) I think he must be a very special fellow, making handmade knives for over 70 years is really something.
 
Glen is a top maker and super gentleman. His knives are performance driven, Blade had some articles on him the past 2 years. He pioneered in design, was a friend of Clyde Fisher and a true patriot of the knife.
 
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