- Personal History
I got my first knife when I was 4 years old. A neighbor of mine made
it for me out of wood. When it got dull, he would sharpen it with a
block plane. My first "real" knife came to me on my 6th birthday.
A Norwegian hunting knife sent from a friend of mine in Oslo, Norway.
I whittled a lot of sticks under my father's supervision with this knife.
I also dressed my first deer with it and still have it in my collection
to this very day. I have been an enthusiastic knife user and collector
ever since those days. 
I have a particularly strong interest in knives for hunting, fishing,
and camping/hiking. I fly fish with cane rods, tie my own flies, bow
hunt with traditional equipment and enjoy hunting and plinking with
firearms.
- Knife Making Training
Making things with my hands has always been important to me. Knife making
was a natural extension of my interests and talents. My first introduction
was a course taught by a local blacksmith, Richard Rightmyer. In September
2001, I took a course at the American Bladesmithing school In Old Washington
Arkansas. My instructors were ABS
mastersmiths, Roger Massey and Michael Conner. I have since taken
precision machine shop and welding classes at the local vocational school.
My formal degree is a BS in wood science engineering.
- Design Scope
Some explanation of the
kinds of knives I build and their designed use...
All Farr knives are designed to be useful. They are constructed using
sound scientific principals. I am a believer in "testing by using"
and I'm constantly field testing all models. Some of the variables that
are considered in designing knives are: Blade thickness, edge thickness,
blade depth, grind type, (hollow, flat, convex, or a combination of
these), blade finish, tang style, handle size, weight, shape, finish,
and texture. My current designs include, small personal/utility knives,
hunters, fighters, and camp/bowies.
- Forged vs. D2 design lines
The forged line consists of simple steel combined with natural handle
material and leather sheaths. Designed primarily for the hunter and
camper, these knives have a traditional look. The D2 line includes hunters,
small tacticals and neck knives. D2 is well known as a premium tool
steel. Compact size and stain resistance makes this line a great everyday
carry choice. My mini-tacs and neck knives include durable Kydex sheaths.
The D2 hunters I build include custom made leather sheaths.
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