Originally Posted by jeffbird
Thank you.

Phil's home burned to the ground in the wildfires last year. So, he is facing that major life challenge, but he is still making some knives. The edge retention on his knives is extraordinary - part design, part steel selection, and unparalleled heat treat. I need to start a thread on his work.

Ingram's work is top notch as well. Just different styles and feel to each.


I have 4-5 of Gene's along with a couple Geno Denning's and enjoy both makers work a lot.

I did know about Phil's fire; we talked and emailed after the fire a few times but he never committed to building me a knife. A couple people said you had to really stay on him to build you a knife. That's not my style though.........