Magazine Articles, Blurbs, Tutorials & Awards

Here are highlights of some of the articles or appearances I've had in different publications. Just click
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This "Bump" Bowie in mosaic damascus and Ironwood Burl won the "Best Hunter"
category at the 2008 Arkansas (AKA) Knife show.


YouTube video how-to...   Quick & easy knife sharpening - J. Neilson

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YouTube video how-to...  Cleaning up the hand-rubbed finish on a blade - J. Neilson

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This article "Purple Heart Knife for a Purple Heart Hero" appeared in the May 2006 issue of Blade Magazine. The story highlights Sgt. Jacob Knospler's story and the knife/sheath his parents commissioned us to make, honoring him and the Purple Heart Medal. 

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This "SHOT Showcase" in the July 2006 issue of Tactical Knives Magazine featured one of our Damascus Trailing Point Hunters commissioned by Harmon Garrin.

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This article titled "My Mentor Knifemaker" written by Jesse Krauch of Maryland appeared in the June 2006 issue of Blade Magazine.

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These were two awards I was fortunate enough to take home with me from the
Ohio Classic Knife Show this year (2006) that was held in Cambridge, OH
"Best Damascus Knife" for my "Bear Creek" Recurve Bowie &
"Best Hand-Forged Knife (Non-Damascus)" for my Spear Point Hunter