Mike Naylor

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Mike Naylor (born c. 1953 in Oneonta) is a guitarist and knife maker.

Naylor taught himself to make knives as a boy and has made them as a hobby ever since. After retiring from touring with bands supporting Mel Tillis and Marty Robbins he returned home and resumed his hobby as a full-time business. He crafts about 300 knives each year, often custom orders. Partner Richard Davies fabricates leather sheaths for each one.

[edit] References

• Bolton, Mike (July 5, 2009) "Oneonta knife maker's hobby is crafting family heirlooms." Birmingham News