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Meet Dave

Dave Richer is an apprentice with the American Bladesmith Society, working towards his Journeyman status. He was taught how to make his first knife by an ABS Master Smith - one of only two Master Smiths in all of Canada.  He is a passionate and dedicated artist, designer, and knife enthusiast who shares a profound love for the art of forging.  He brings a unique set of skills and expertise, contributing to the creation of exceptional, one-of-a-kind knives.

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First sword made in my shop. Hand forged blade out of 1095 steel. Hand-crafted Habaki out of mild steel.  Seppas, Menuki, Fuchi and Koshira are all formed from bronze made in-house that I cast, and hand tooled.   Tsuka is maple covered with dyed snake-skin and  a traditional Ito wrap - SOLD

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