Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas

The Branton family would like to take this time to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays.
 This year has been a great year for Branton Knives despite a few personal set backs that come with getting older.
 One of the biggest compliments for me as a knife maker is when someone is willing to hand over their hard earned money to purchase one of my products. The friendships that have been formed and the bonds that have been strengthed over the years are priceless.

I hope that you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season and I hope to be able to see you at a show sometime next year.

Bobby and Brenda Branton

Sunday, December 11, 2011

December update

Ok, I have had my nose to the grindstone trying to clear up some long over due orders and shop cleaning. I still need to finish repairing the fire damage sometime this winter. I have a couple of folders that are looong over due and hope to get started on these in the next week. I am finishing up a few Brend Hawks with handles as shown in the pics. I am going to make an extra pair to post in the cove sometime before the first of the year. I have been feeling better these days and have finally decided that I need to study harder to improve my CAD skills and have a dedicated computer in the shop with my CAD software. No matter what I do, I seem to need CAD files of my knives.
That means I will be dedicating a couple of extra hours each day in the shop office getting better acquainted with my CAD software. I hope to have some new stuff for sale coming out of the shop next week. I also have been stocking up with throwing knife blades and need to get them out to heat treat. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
BB