Les’ Makers to Watch in 2017 – Part 2
Knives Illustrated Magazine’s March/April 2017 issue features an article I wrote titled “10 At The Top”. This article showcases the top 10 makers to watch this year. As an on-going blog post, I will not only discuss the makers to watch, but also give you the opportunity to own knives from these top 10 makers.
Number 1: Wess Barnhill
There is no wasted effort on his knives. Every aspect of his knives is done with a purpose. While having the look of a piece of art; a closer examination shows they are all business.
Number 3: Ben Breda
His subtle lines and design elements incorporated into each of his knives immediately catch your eye, moving you to want to handle his knives….
doing so only further increases your interest in owning one of his knives. 
Number 4: Steve Randall
When I think of his work the word clean comes to mind. He is extremely versatile in both his steels and his designs.

