Jason Welborn of www.RidgerunnerBlades.com in N. Wilkesboro, NC. The series will cover some of the finer points of Winkler Knives which are made just down the road in Boone! We will start the series off with a presentation on what we have seen this year as the most popular blades in the 2021 Winkler lineup. If you are in the area, stop by and put your hands on one of the largest Winkler showrooms in the country. Otherwise, you can buy Winkler on our website at www.RidgerunnerBlades.com
ABOUT WINKLER KNIVES
Daniel Winkler began making knives in 1975 and became a fulltime bladesmith in 1988. He earned accreditation as a Master Bladesmith from the American Bladesmith Society in 1993. As a historical enactor, he drew inspiration from the knives and axes of the American Frontier- a time when the tools a man carried meant sustenance and survival. That influence translated to a recognizable style that brought Winkler and his sheath-making partner Karen Shook widespread fame. That same influence remains evident in the tools created by Winkler Knives today.
Winkler Knives is a limited production company, located in Boone, North Carolina, that custom manufactures a diverse line of high performance edged tools. It was established in response to requests from within the SOF Community for specialized breaching tools and has become widely acclaimed for its no frills approach to tactical and rescue operations. Winkler Knives’ products boast attributes such as tapered or skeletonized tangs, no-glare finishes and multi-option carry systems. Each tool is made from specialty steel best suited to the intended use of the equipment. Our unique processes, executed by craftsmen under the direct supervision of Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler, result in handmade knives and axes without custom made prices.