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I have been researching and observing for awhile related to custom knives. As with experience and exposure in most things, we develop an "eye" for what is visually and physically appealing to us. And also as we use tools of any trade, we develop a preference for certain types based on our uses of the tools...
As I read on this forum and have been slowly building a base of knowledge about who makes what, (which is almost nothing) ... certain makers work continued to stand out to me. Maybe "someday I could get on of those" type of thinking....
As my son turns 18 shortly and recently graduated from high school, I began to start the process of selling my wife on the idea that since this is a once in a lifetime event, it deserves a very special gift. And that as has he has grown into a man I am very proud of, I felt we should get him something that he can treasure now, and possibly long after I am gone... Something we can use together and enjoy together. We enjoy hiking, arrowhead hunting, woodcraft, hunting, etc together... And quality knives make all those things more fun...
Once I had contacted Kyle after seeing some of his work here on BF, I asked if he would make a knife for us. When he said he could, we started the journey to get the design right for what I had in mind. Kyle was such a pleasure to work with. I have been a business owner my entire adult life and I understand a little of what good customer relations and communication looks like. And as I started getting more excited about what Kyle was developing, I finally asked for another! One I can enjoy and possibly hand down to my younger son when he is ready....
These 2 knives will have a special place in our family, and I thank Kyle Hanson for the opportunity to own some of his work. I hope to order more someday...
I will include pics for others to appreciate...
To my son... Congratulations, and I am proud of you!
As I read on this forum and have been slowly building a base of knowledge about who makes what, (which is almost nothing) ... certain makers work continued to stand out to me. Maybe "someday I could get on of those" type of thinking....
As my son turns 18 shortly and recently graduated from high school, I began to start the process of selling my wife on the idea that since this is a once in a lifetime event, it deserves a very special gift. And that as has he has grown into a man I am very proud of, I felt we should get him something that he can treasure now, and possibly long after I am gone... Something we can use together and enjoy together. We enjoy hiking, arrowhead hunting, woodcraft, hunting, etc together... And quality knives make all those things more fun...
Once I had contacted Kyle after seeing some of his work here on BF, I asked if he would make a knife for us. When he said he could, we started the journey to get the design right for what I had in mind. Kyle was such a pleasure to work with. I have been a business owner my entire adult life and I understand a little of what good customer relations and communication looks like. And as I started getting more excited about what Kyle was developing, I finally asked for another! One I can enjoy and possibly hand down to my younger son when he is ready....
These 2 knives will have a special place in our family, and I thank Kyle Hanson for the opportunity to own some of his work. I hope to order more someday...
I will include pics for others to appreciate...
To my son... Congratulations, and I am proud of you!
