Mike Johnson Texarkana

Buddy S. · May 21, 2005

Here's another bowie I've got incoming.It's a Mike Johnson Texarkana 10.5in bowie.It caught my interest,not only because it Looks Great,but the way it was made;The blade is made up of 8 pieces of 3/16x1 inch 1084 steel.The guard and pins are SS,& the handle is Mortised Desert Ironwood.Check out the pics-This one is SWEEEEEET. It's hard to believe this guy's only been making knives for 3 years

Bailey Bradshaw · May 21, 2005

Very nice, very clean....Looks like John Fitch was one of his teachers. Nice work!!

whitewinger · May 21, 2005

Is this Mike Johnson from New York?

Reggie Barker · May 22, 2005

If he's the Mike Johnson I know he is. I went to Jimmy Crowell's intro class to help him one day and Mike was taking Jimmys class. I'm pretty sure he forged the bowie then.
Reggie

Buddy S. · May 23, 2005

Yes Whitewinger Mike is from N.Y. and you're right too Reggie,Mike was telling me about Crowell's school in Ark.

whitewinger · May 23, 2005

I am looking forward to checking out some of his work in Austin at the central Texas knife show!!

Danbo · May 23, 2005

Bailey Bradshaw said:
Very nice, very clean....Looks like John Fitch was one of his teachers. Nice work!!

Fitch AND Crowell. Both have been credited with teaching this young man, and it looks like they did a great job, as this man's stuff looks great.

Bailey Bradshaw · May 24, 2005

I remember Mike!! My wife and I had dinner with him at the Austin show last year!. He is a great guy, and really is dedicated to makeing quality sharp pointy stuff.

Buddy,

Tell him I said HOWDY!! and I look forward to seeing him again.

Stephen F · May 24, 2005

Great grab Buddy, really nice piece from what looks like an extremely promising maker.

Stephen