The Knifemakers' Guild is an American organization, based in
Richfield, Utah
Richfield is a city in and the county seat of Sevier County, Utah, United States, and is the largest city in southern-central Utah.
Description
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 8,201. It lies in the Mormon Corridor, just off ...
, made up of
knifemakers to promote custom knives, encourage ethical business practices, assist with technical aspects of knife making, and to sponsor knife shows. The Guild is composed of 300 knifemaker members and several thousand
collectors, writers, and other investors as honorary members.
History
The idea for the Knifemakers' Guild came about at a Las Vegas, Nevada, gun show held at the
Sahara Casino in February 1970. The actual founding occurred in November 1970 by
A.G. Russell in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Charter members included
Blackie Collins,
Bob Loveless,
John Nelson Cooper
John Nelson Cooper (1906–1987) was an American custom knifemaker who was a founding member of the Knifemakers' Guild. He was a mentor to Jody Samson and made knives for over 60 years.
History
Cooper began making utility knives and butcher ...
, and Dan Dennehy. Russell was made the first president with Loveless as the secretary.
The current president is
Todd Begg, past presidents have included
Jimmy Lile
James Buel Lile (August 22, 1933 – May 5, 1991), known as Jimmy Lile and "The Arkansas Knifesmith", was an American knifemaker from Russellville in Pope County, Arkansas, who made the Rambo Knife for the films ''First Blood'' and '' Rambo: ...
,
Frank Centofante,
D'Alton Holder,
George Herron,
Buster Warenski, and
William F. Moran.
The Knifemakers' Guild has over 300 members worldwide.
The Knifemakers' Guild hosts an annual show where members meet once a year to conduct business, elect officers, and display their work. The show is attended by thousands of collectors.
References
External links
Knifemakers' Guild
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Knife makers
Professional associations based in the United States
Organizations based in Utah
Organizations established in 1970