RUDY DEAN CUSTOM KNIVES

I am a maker of damascus (pattern welded) steel, custom knives, and tomahawks. My knife making abilities have been learned over the years from several well known makers including Herb Derr, Edmund Davidson, and ABS Mastersmith Jim Crowell... to all of whom I owe a great debt of gratitude... The art of making damascus steel was imparted on me by Herb Derr of St. Albans WV. Through his teachings, I have become a knife maker who practices "sole authorship", which means that I do all the work on my knives from making the damascus, forging the blade, finishing the knife and making the sheath. When the finished product is presented to the customer, what is presented is my own work and nothing else.