I was born in Cherokee County, Georgia (which is in the northern part of the state). I have always lived in Georgia, except for a brief time when I was in the Navy. I started making knives in 1970, and am now celebrating my 30th year of knife making. In 1976, I joined the Knifemaker's Guild. I make all types of knives from folders, fighters, hunters and fancy collector pieces. I am proud to say that my designs are featured in collections around the world.

I only do two or three shows per year. I try to do the Knifemakers’ Guild Show, The Blade Show (the largest knife show in the world) and the Atlanta Area Knife Show. I am also a member of the American Bladesmith Society, the Ocmulgee Blacksmith's Guild, the Flint River Knife Club and the National Rifle Association. In 1999, I was honored by the Knifemaker's Guild, who presented me with the Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award. This award is the only award given to a knifemaker by the Knifemaker's Guild. I have won numerous awards for my knives at a variety of shows throughout my career, but the "Red Watson" award is the most prestigious I've ever received.

My association with the Knifemaker's Guild and Bladesmith's Society has been very rewarding. The two groups as a whole are some of the most helpful folks I've ever encountered. We all share experience and information freely to newcomers. I feel it is an honor to be associated with these groups of custom knife people.

My first knives were mostly hunting knives with an occasional Bowie thrown in. My method of making knives varies greatly. I use both the stock removal method and the forging method. I flat grind and I hollow grind. Each of these methods has advantages and disadvantages. I prefer to use stainless tool steel for all of my non-forged blades with either a flat or hollow ground surface according to my specific application. My favorite stainless tool steel is 420-V, second choice is 440-V. These two steels are very difficult to work with, but they provide superior edge holding and corrosion resistance (traits that I demand in my finished designs). I also like to work with Damascus steel, both stainless and carbon. I prefer the stainless Damascus due to its corrosion resistance. I do not make my own Damascus. I purchase it from the top makers around the world. I do my own heat-treating and then send the blades to a commercial firm for 24-hour cryogenic treatment. For handle materials, I use a variety of materials both natural and man-made; almost anything you can imagine.