Yesterday I received my custom-made knife from Kenny Hermsen. Kenny owns and operates Meherrin River Forge & Knifeworks in South Hill, VA.
For under $200 I received a locally made knife, manufactured to my specifications by a true artisan. It also came with a lovely letter sealed with wax, which appeals to my old-fashioned sensibilities more than Kenny could possibly have known. As it turns out, Kenny and I have a little bit in common.
This big, elegant, razor sharp beauty is a rugged, period-influenced Bowie with a blade just shy of 10″ — and she is now my silent training partner. As many of you already know, in addition to my non-profit Cabal Fang Martial Arts program, I am now also operating Bobcat Martial Arts, a Frontier Rough & Tumble martial arts and Walking Stick self-defense school.
So the knife Kenny made for me is fixin’ to get put through her paces real soon. And based on the feel of her, she’s going to make short work of whatever she comes up against.
If you have need of a blade, large or small, send Kenny a message through his Facebook page.
You’ll be glad you did.
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