Woody Handmade Knives
Travelers Rest, South Carolina, United States | Gifts (Stores, Online, Certificates)
About
Frank Bridwell (a.k.a. Woody) is a third-generation knifemaker. He learned the craft from his father, who taught him the techniques that his father before him had developed. Frank took the skills he learned and introduced his own artistic design, resulting in the unique knives that he creates today. Frank grew up appreciating the strong blades made by his father, who was a farmer, textile worker, and avid hunter. Frank's pocket knife was always with him, whether he was exploring the woods or accompanying his father on hunting and fishing trips. He eventually became a collector of cutlery, before taking up the craft himself. Later studying under master knifemaker Marv Palmer from Hemlock, Michigan, Frank honed his skills. Palmer was known for crafting