Just venturing into the world of custom knives and happen to be very attracted to one of Mr. Holders fixed drop point finger groove hunters. Full tang ATS-34 blade with beautiful maple burl wood handle. Very attractive piece. I guess I am looking for a little feedback on the maker as the quality of his work seems to speak fo itself. Not to mention, all things Arizona seem to turn out pretty darn good around here. Thanks in advance.

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D'Alton Holder Bio
http://www.cuttingedge.com/handmade_knives_to_order/d_holder/d_alton_holder_bio

Thanks for the link Clark. Good read. It seems Mr. Holder is a well respected member of the knife making community. Nice to be able to help suporrt the people who help support the trade.

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D Holder is a great guy and a very good knifemaker. I happen to have a few of his double edged fighters................ if anyone is interested, let me know!!
Best,
Jeffro

D is a great guy. I have been fortunate enough to be one of his engravers
for the last few months, he does build an outstanding knife. here are a couple I have done for him.





Here is his web site
http://www.dholder.com/

D has been making knives since the sixties, and is a founding member of the knife makers guild, and a member of the knife makers hall of fame. his knives are very collectible, get them wile you still can.
Darren

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Darren P.Reeves
Custom Hand Engraving
Billings, Montana
1.406.861.2665
Without a gun, that flag you're waving may as well be white!

Darren,

The knives are beautiful...but I have to comment on your engraving...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have any more examples done on folders?

If you take on project shoot me a PM I might have an idea wallowing around in that empty space between my ears...

Jim

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WOW Darren. That is beautiful....


and I'm also amazed at all the talent that is in Arizona. It's becoming a regular Mecca for artisans.....

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Thanks allot guys,
but I really don't want to still dapp's thread.
Dapp you can't go wrong with buying a D'Holder.
and if I can be of service after you get one please feel
free to contact me.
Darren, again thank you for the kind words about my work.

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Darren P.Reeves
Custom Hand Engraving
Billings, Montana
1.406.861.2665
Without a gun, that flag you're waving may as well be white!

I have several D'Holders and they are all the top of the quality scale, as is Darren's engraving. I have some of that as well.

Darren, if you read this, how about posting your three view picture of the little MOP Kious you did for me a while back I think the guys would like to see that style engraving also.

Paul

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Paul Long >>Custom Leather
108 Briarwood Ln. W
Kerrville, Texas 78028
830 367 5536