Almost 30 years ago, Rick Hinderer began his knife-making journey by crafting art knives in a small 14’x18’ turkey coop. After becoming a firefighter, EMT and rescue diver, Rick leveraged his personal experiences to create and test hard-use, tactical folders. Rick transitioned from his original old world knife making techniques into a more modernized approach by using CNC precision manufacturing. With a dedication to precision and a meticulous attention to detail as a foundation, this unusual perspective between art and utility has allowed him to design some of today’s top knife designs. (less)