Makers PJ Ernest and Jim Ort

[John60]

I recently picked up these two custom knives and didn't see much on the Forum about the makers. The first knife I would describe as a gentleman's fighter made by PJ Ernest of Whittier, CA. That is some amazing Damascus steel he uses on the blade and bolsters.

The next blade is made by Jim Ort of Scottsdale, AZ and his mark is "OZ". I fell in love with this little skinner the moment I handled it. The knife has a very comfortable Elk Horn hidden tang handle with a razor sharp D2 tool steel blade.