Excerpt from the December,
1998 Blade Magazine "Knife Makers
Showcase" (Article
is reprinted with permission of Blade Magazine, Krause
Publications)
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Arthur
Washburn |
"Devin Thomas deserves the credit for getting me
started in knife-making," Arthur relates. "He set up a small forge
at the local fair last year and, once I forged that knife I was
hooked. I consider myself fortunate because Devin hired me to work
in his operation and assist him in the forging of his damascus. This
has allowed me to use more damascus than most knife-makers have
access to." Washburn prefers the stock removal method, using Thomas'
damascus, stainless damascus, 1084 and 1095 blade steels. The blade,
spring and handle scales of his #2 slip-joint folder (below) are
Thomas' 1095 and nickle damascus. The blade rotates on a brass
bushing. His list price: $225. Arthur's address: Dept. BL, POB 625,
Pioche, NV 89043 (775) 962-5463. |
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