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Barr Quarton

Barr has been working with tool steel since 1977 and as a professional knife maker has had the opportunity to work with some of the best bladesmiths and blacksmiths in the country.

He gained additional experience after receiving an Idaho Arts Council grant in 1985 which allowed him to apprentice with a traditional Japanese swordsmith.

Barr has taken his knowledge and skill and applied them to the making of fine woodworking hand tools.

“In 25 years of chair-making, I’ve used many scorps. Barr’s is the best.”
Curtis Buchanan, Jonesborough, TN