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5 from The Grinder: Jamin Brackett (Brackett Knives)

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Jamin Brackett Knives

Welcome to the KNIFE Magazine debut of “5 from the Grinder”. It is a short form interview which was developed by David C. Andersen and myself back at the blog The Truth About Knives. Now that the owners of that blog have pulled the plug on TTAK, I have decided (with David’s blessing) to resurrect 5ftG here. You can learn more about it here.

 

What better way to relaunch the series than by visiting with our friend, KNIFE Magazine Contributor Jamin Brackett of Brackett Knives.

Jamin Brackett with Wilmont Knives’ Chris Williams.

Please introduce yourself and let us know what led you to making/designing knives:

Eleven years ago I became interested in the craft. After meeting the late George Guthrie he started me and walked me through the process. I joined the North Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild and met many talented makers. In October of this year I retired from law enforcement and am currently enjoying catching up on my backlog of orders.

Jamin’s Workshop in North Carolina

What knifemaker(s) or designer(s) have had the biggest influence on you? Do you have any mentors?

George Herron, George Guthrie, Russ Sutton, R. W. Loveless, Chris Williams, Darrin Sirois, Tuch’s, Paul LeBatard

 

What is your favorite knife pattern or style from history?

Simple drop point Hunter

What is the next big thing in knifemaking? / What direction do you see the industry going?

I believe the custom makers will continue to steer the industry through their innovations.

Is there a knife from your lineup that you feel best exhibits who you are as a knifemaker/designer in terms of design elements, aesthetic or techniques used?

I enjoy making one off liner lock folders from scratch.

Jamin Brackett Knives

What is your EDC and why?

Liner lock folder as it is easy to carry and utilize.

If you would like to see more of Jamin’s work, visit his Instagram (@jlbrackett), Facebook Page, or webpage: BrackettKnives.com

 

If you are a knifemaker who would like to be featured in a future installment of “5 from the Grinder”, fill out our the survey at this link. The password is “grinder”.

If you would like to see all of the original “5 from the Grinder” TTAK posts which have been ported over to KNIFE Magazine, click here.

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H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives - spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital Editor, curating and creating new content for our website and blog, as well as maintaining the Knife Magazine social media accounts (FB/IG: @theknifemag, Twitter: @knifemagazine). He is also a contributor and Associate Editor of the print magazine.

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4 Comments

  1. Reply
    Ricky Hockensmith

    Clay: This “5FtG” is a superior addition to “Knife”. Kudos on resurrecting this well-done element and providing it to all of us who enjoy the custom knifemakers of the world! Much appreciated, Hocky

  2. Reply
    Mark R

    One of my favorite features from TTAK!
    Glad to see it here.

  3. Reply
    cmeat

    always enjoy these as they create productive wormholes to explore. was there a chris berry installment? it might have led me to a purchase.
    brackett has almost all designs that i find appealing, especially the folders. i’m glad there are no prices on the website as, well, ouch. i don’t think i could choose between those drop points and the wharny. i’d need two.

  4. Reply
    StuartB

    Here here! The King is dead, long live the King!

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