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Knife Maker

krellwonders@gmail.com

Hoffman

Knives

www.hoffmanknives.com

Folders were also in Wayne’s
repertoire, including this 1-800-527-8050
one reminiscent of a William
Scagel design. (image courtesy
of Susan and Steve Goddard)

were regularly sought out by bladesmiths
andknifemakersforadviceandcounsel.
Waynewasknownforforgingbig
crown-stag bowies, other fixed blades
and some folders, most all with his “WG”
blade stamp. He also designed knives
for Spyderco. Along with Cutlery Hall- 4857 South Orange Blossom Trail
Of-Famer Paul Bos he won the BLADE 407-855-8075
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Magazine 2007 Industry Achievement
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Award for lifelong contributions to the NEW 80 ANNIVERSARY CATALOG – PRICE $2.00
knife industry. Wayne was inducted into INTL. MAILING – CATALOG US $6.00 http://www.randallknives.com
the Cutlery Hall Of Fame in 2013.
“Wayne was a friend to all knifemak-
ers, sharing his knowledge to all,” noted
veteran maker Jim Sornberger. “He was
always fun to have around at knife shows, LONE STAR WHOLESALE
and pushed a lot of knifemaking informa-
tion worldwide through magazines and
books. He had a fun sense of humor.” GREAT PRICES
Robert Flynt may have summed Wayne
up best on social media when he wrote, DEALERS ONLY 806-356-9540
“Great teacher, even better man.”
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