Introduction and NY knife pic

[Brian Hochstrat]

Coop, I have no other job, I am a full time engraver. Previously I was a professional farrier( edjemicated horseshoer) but by choice and effort, I transitioned away from that, being it is hard on the body and hazardous at times, and I also built custom saddles on the side, I do still build a few high end saddles to give me a break from engraving. The saddles were what got me into engraving in the first place. I started doing bright cut engraving on silver for my saddles, but then I became interested in the more artsy stuff, which led to focusing on knives. But I have dropped back from doing 10-15 saddles annually to about 3 in an attempt to stay caught up with my engraving work, which is the work I prefer. Thanks for posting more pics -Brian