I am Percy Richardson, I would like to
Thank you for visiting my website. I have
been making knives since 1989. I like to
make knives that the buyer will be proud to
own, and have a pleasure using.
Thank you for visiting my website. I have
been making knives since 1989. I like to
make knives that the buyer will be proud to
own, and have a pleasure using.
| My Inspiration |
A customer once told me the knife I made
him was the prettiest knife he had ever
bought. Another customer told me his knife
was the best he'd ever used. Of the two
customers I appreciated the second
statement the most. I like to make knives
for the user.
him was the prettiest knife he had ever
bought. Another customer told me his knife
was the best he'd ever used. Of the two
customers I appreciated the second
statement the most. I like to make knives
for the user.
| My Thoughts on Knives |
I make knives to sell, I do not collect knives, nor do I own an Art Gallery. I make knives that I like, and hope you
like them as well. The designs that I use to make my knives have been time tested and proven to look good,
while working exceptionally well. That is why I make them.
like them as well. The designs that I use to make my knives have been time tested and proven to look good,
while working exceptionally well. That is why I make them.
| Welcome to Richardson Handmade Knives |
| About me |
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| My Methods |
I make knives by the stock removal method. The steels I mostly use are 154Cm, ATS 34, and D2. When I use
Damascus, it is from Devon Thomas, or Mike Norris. All work in my shop is done solely by myself. I heat treat all
Damascus, it is from Devon Thomas, or Mike Norris. All work in my shop is done solely by myself. I heat treat all
Damascus, it is from Devon Thomas, or Mike Norris. All work in my shop is done solely by myself. I heat treat all
Damascus, it is from Devon Thomas, or Mike Norris. All work in my shop is done solely by myself. I heat treat all
| Patterns I make |
I make lock back folders, Hunters, Skinners, Bowie's and Fighting
Knives.
Knives.
5 3/4" long, guard and bolsters are nickel silver with nickel silver pins,
and Elephant ivory handle. The state seal is 3/4" diameter of Sterling
silver. This was also the first knife I had made with over a 5" Blade.
Photo by: Billy Lum
and Elephant ivory handle. The state seal is 3/4" diameter of Sterling
silver. This was also the first knife I had made with over a 5" Blade.
Photo by: Billy Lum
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