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Handmade Custom Knife by D'Holder

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Handmade Custom Knife by D'Holder
Description: This Knife from D'Holder is named "My Knife" That's the model name. It is a special XHP D2 stainless steel that holds an edge forever, is easy to sharpen and doesn't stain. The Handle is Oosic, Black African Hardwood and Rose Amber. The engraving was done by Bruce Shaw.
About the Artist: D’Alton (friends just call him “D”) Holder’s first knife was built in 1966 in Denver, CO and sold for only $8. His work transferred him and his family to Phoenix in 1972. He first met Dan Dennehy and Don Wieler in Yuma that fall and they both shared a lot of ideas on equipment and construction. Dan invited D’ to join the Knifemaker’s Guild in July 1973, which he did in Kansas City. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Guild in 1976. He was then elected Secretary/Treasurer in 1978 and President in 1983 and 1984. After a one year Vice-President stint, D resigned from the Board for two years to concentrate on his knifemaking. He was re-elected to the board in 1988 and served as a director and two years as President again until 1998.
D’s specialty is fancy using knives with an occasional bowie thrown in for balance. D says “I believe that the important aspects of knifemaking are craftsmanship, top drawer materials, and a steadfast work ethic.” Over the years, D’Holder’s shop has been open to almost anyone who wanted to take the time to come by. Currently, over 75 makers of custom knives give D credit for strong influence on their work. D says “It is my opinion that I got far more from them than they ever got from me.” A partial list of D’Holder’s awards includes: 1981 The Red Watson Memorial Friendship Award, 1983 American Firearms Industries “Award of Excellence”, 1991 The Beretta Award, 1997 Blade Magazine’s Publisher’s Award, 2003 Knife Maker's Hall of Fame Inductee.