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jljr1944
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Custom knife maker question

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I recently purchased a custom folder. The maker mark on the knife is W S. I was told W S is or was a Texas knife maker but I can't find any info on that mark. Is there anyone on the forum who might know who the initials belong to. I have no idea if this maker is still making knives. Any help will be appreciated.
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Pictures would certainly help. Sometimes a mark alone is not enough, but certain makers have a style that is unique and easy to recognize.
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I will try and get a picture posted later today. The knife in question is a copy of the Remington 1305.
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Quite a few custom knife makers have copied that Remington LB. You could try contacting a Texas knife maker and ask them if they know of "W.S.". Jerry Halfrich & Phil Tham are both knife makers in Texas who might know.
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jljr1944 wrote:I recently purchased a custom folder. The maker mark on the knife is W S. I was told W S is or was a Texas knife maker but I can't find any info on that mark. Is there anyone on the forum who might know who the initials belong to. I have no idea if this maker is still making knives. Any help will be appreciated.
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I donot know who W.S. is but you could try the Texas Knife Makers Guild web site, I believe they have a contact email on there and begin by asking questions directed to them. good luck with your search. Also post a photo if you can that might help. Terry
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