I have been fortunate to enjoy a variety of work experiences in my lifetime... from cooking in my own restaurant , farming 200 acres of plums and peaches to commercial salmon fishing off the coast of California. It wasn't until I started making knives though, that I found my true passion. 

My journey down the custom knife making road began with a forging class from Karl Shroen in 1995. The pounding of hot steel and creating a useful tool was exciting to me.

I furthered my education under the tutorship of Tim Hancock and continue to hine my knifemaking skills and strive for excellence everyday in my shop.

As a member of the American Bladesmith Society, I received my Journeyman stamp in 2001 and my Mastersmith rating in 2003.