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WheelingWV
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Info on knife maker?

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I’m trying to find information on a knife maker and am having limited success on the web. Can anyone provide info on a C. E. “Gene” Johnson from Portage, Indiana? I’m curious as to how well-known he is/was in the collectors’ community. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ...Mark
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WheelingWV
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I was able to find that Gene was born in 1933, and began making/customizing knives in 1975, possibly under the business name “Custom Blades by Gene.” It’s my understanding that he passed away a few years prior to 2013. Anyone familiar with his work? Thank you.
Mistakes are like knives. They can help us or they can hurt us. It all depends on whether we grab ‘em by the handle or by the blade.
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