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.

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.

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.