Do you know this knife maker?

[Blacksmoke]

Anybody familar with a knife maker named Jim Beltrane? I just bought a 13 inch stag grip switch knife with a Kress blade that was made by him. I really do not know who he is so if he is a major knife guy and if this reads stupid, please forgive me.

I am not a big knife collector. Case, Kabar, Cold Steel and Bark River are in my small collection. BTW, the carbon steel on the Bark River Natches Bowie is just wonderful. I actually tried shaving with it and lived to write about it. I should heal up by summer. No, just kidding. It went smooth enough though I still prefer Gilette.

Thanks in advance for any info on this Beltrane guy.

 

[gb6491]

Sorry, I'm no help, but you might want to ask on talkblade.info; they have a switchblade forum.
Regards,
Greg

 

[Blacksmoke]

Thanks for the lead GB. BTW, I want to add to your signature, "I hope to always be the human my dog thinks I am."

 

[JTW Jr.]

relative of Frank?
http://www.frankbeltrame.com/

 

[Blacksmoke]

JTW, Yeah, that's the guy. I never seem to remember the Search Engine. Thanks for the lead.

 

[JTW Jr.]

I find it easier to use the makers last name plus knives to google search... gives many more hits.

glad I could help.