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'''Jim Hammond''' (born c. [[1955]]) is a specialty knife maker in [[Arab]]. | '''Jim Hammond''' (born c. [[1955]]) is a specialty knife maker in [[Arab]]. | ||
Hammond became interested in knife making after graduating from Clemson University in [[1977]]. His designs have been heavily influenced by military and martial-arts trained knife fighting masters. His specially-made knives for U.S. Navy Seals and U.S. Marines such as the "Flesheater" have proven popular, and he also fulfills custom orders for collectors and collaborates on the design of production knives for Columbia River Knife & Tool of Tualatin, Oregon. | Hammond became interested in knife making after graduating from Clemson University in [[1977]]. His designs have been heavily influenced by military and martial-arts trained knife fighting masters. His specially-made knives for U.S. Navy Seals and U.S. Marines such as the "Flesheater" have proven popular, and he also fulfills custom orders for collectors and collaborates on the design of production knives for Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) of Tualatin, Oregon. | ||
Hammond is also a licensed glider operator, an avid golfer and fisherman, and a former official with Rotary International. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Clemons, Alan (December 11, 2011) "Knife making with a flair". | * Clemons, Alan (December 11, 2011) "Knife making with a flair". {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 15 January 2023
Jim Hammond (born c. 1955) is a specialty knife maker in Arab.
Hammond became interested in knife making after graduating from Clemson University in 1977. His designs have been heavily influenced by military and martial-arts trained knife fighting masters. His specially-made knives for U.S. Navy Seals and U.S. Marines such as the "Flesheater" have proven popular, and he also fulfills custom orders for collectors and collaborates on the design of production knives for Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) of Tualatin, Oregon.
Hammond is also a licensed glider operator, an avid golfer and fisherman, and a former official with Rotary International.
References
- Clemons, Alan (December 11, 2011) "Knife making with a flair". The Birmingham News
External links
- Jim Hammond Knives website