Yes Ron, I do know most of his history. He has many treasure's just hanging around. Ironically, thru some relatively new friends, met some other sheath makers. His machine... a 30 year plus or minus... is broken. It is a "Randall" Lock Stitch, and I found a guy that can fix it. So hopefully next 3 weeks will be learning basics of sheath making!!! He redid handles on several of my fire knives and some sheaths before the machine broke. I keep bringing supplies to the shop and he keeps coming up w/steel, hilts, handles. as genuine as they come.
I am so blessed that a 20 and 16 year old want to spend time with an out of date dad and a 79 year old knife geek..
I have so much to learn from all the people that have impacted this lifestyle and industry and am fortunate that Tom and I crossed paths! And you as well!
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Steve Daugherty
RKCC CM #051
NRA Member
FlA Knife Makers Assoc.