Probably old news, but I just read Paul Bos is retiring in June.

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Stopped by the book store this afternoon and picked up the newest knife mags to peruse for an hour or so and seen that Paul Bos is going to retire in June. It's a shame that the knife industry is going to lose one of it's biggest players; but on the other hand I can understand retiring after the amount of time he has been at it. Plus, wanting to have time with his wife and grand children...that is to be respected as well.
 
Interesting, I didn't know that. So, has he passed on his heat treating skills to the next generation and/or another knifemaker? I'd hate for us to totally lose his knowledge and skills.

- Mark
 
The article I read didn't specify if he was going to allow another to take up his business. It did say he would still be around for experienced makers if they needed his expertise.
 
he has had a man by his side for the last ten years learning the ropes for just this to happen. Just because it said Bos heattreated does not mean he was the only one handleing the chores.
 
Paul will have his right hand man running the business, and he will be around as well. He just wants to spend some of his good years with the family. Your HT will be as good as ever.
 
Good to hear, I was hoping to make use of his services in the future and was a little downed when I read the article :)
 
I spoke with him a couple of monthes ago and he said he was getting ready to retire. But, I'm sure he will turn it over to qualified hands. I will still be sending all my stainless to that address.I wish him the best and I hope we can all retire with that kind of legacy.
 
Paul did and continues to be a tremendous asset to the knife community. I hate to see him retire, but his knowledge will continue to be of service. He is one fine man and did not keep any secrets.
 
Ed Fowler said:
Paul did and continues to be a tremendous asset to the knife community. I hate to see him retire, but his knowledge will continue to be of service. He is one fine man and did not keep any secrets.
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That statement right there is what has really impressed me about the knifemaking community. I worked on custom vehicles for several years, and I can tell you, those guys are some of the most tight-lipped people among hobbyists. They're so afraid you're going to take their ideas, that they're not willing to share information with anyone. Now, that applies to about 95% in my experience. There is that 5% that are quite helpful and want to see others succeed.

From my readings here and across other knife forums, there are countless people who nearly bend over backwards to help the new guy. The woodworking community is along the same lines.
 
GrizzlyBear said:
I worked on custom vehicles for several years, and I can tell you, those guys are some of the most tight-lipped people among hobbyists. They're so afraid you're going to take their ideas, that they're not willing to share information with anyone.
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I found that as well working in hotrodding for a while, but the problem was most of what they do anyone who can sit down and think logically could also do it. What Paul does for the industry is no small feat and would take a good long time to learn, no amount of thinking logically will give you the hands on knowledge he could throw your way.

Once I'm stateside and setup I will send my blades to whoever takes the reigns, if he trusts the person enough with his legacy then thats good enough for me.
 
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