Pop Quiz-Norm Levine

[lifter4Him]

Ok you guys who have been around awhile should remember Norman Levine-Dragon Knives. A good friend recently gave me a Levine hunter, I'll post a pic tonight. Anyway, I keep a log and records of all my knives and I like to have as much info as I can about the maker. If you remember anything about Mr Levine and his knives, I would appreciate the info.I can remember him walking around the NY Show back in the 80's wearing his leather vest and bolo tie, but since he was out of my price range back then, didn't pay enough attention. I had thought he was from out west but do you know where he started?
Thanks for any help.
Dave

 

[Mike Hull]

He was in Huntsville, AL in the late 70s-early 80s,the last I remember,he lived in Lake Elsinore,CA,where he was killed by a drunk driver,around 98-99.Very sad deal,he was a very nice person.Hope this helps a little.

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MIKE

 

[lifter4Him]

Mike, thanks for the info. Here's a pic:

As I said, it was a gift, so this one stays in the collection

 

[rgrovekni]

Norm was a metalurgist who worked for NASA thus the time he was in Ft. Worth.He was killed by a drunk in a head on the week before Xmas. This was in Elsinore Ca. He did great technical stuff and it is hard to find a flaw in any of his work. He used the best of materials and was more than helpful to anyone that wanted to learn the business.One bad habit were those damn White Owl cigars. Others and myself would try to get him to get a decent cigar. He would smoke something else but when he went to get cigaars it was White Owls. I saw him the day before he was killed and all that knew him will miss him.
Bob

 

[lifter4Him]

Thanks Bob. I remember him being a nice guy from seeing him in NY but the extra info is much appreciated.
I remember one show in NY at the Roosevelt Hotel I think, where conservation people and police were hassling him and other makers that had ivory handled knives without paperwork for the ivory. His son was there with him helping at the table.
I appreciate you guys taking the time to post your memories. For the knives I collect(as opposed to those that come and go quickly), I like to know what I can about the individual who made them.
Thanks,
Dave