Knifemaker A.T. Barr passes away at 75

Knifemaker A.T. Barr has passed away. Born and raised in Texas, A.T.made his first knife in 1979. A long-time voting member of the Knifemakers Guild, he was known for his custom gentleman’s folders, though he also designed production knives including the Spyderco One-Armed Jack.

(image via KnifeCenter)
According to a public post from his widow on Facebook, A.T. passed away following a brief battle with cancer. Other remembrances and tributes have been pouring in online. He is remembered as an outspoken Patriot, a mentor to new makers, and according to his friend and fellow knifemaker Bobby Branton, “One of the good guys”.

A.T. Barr (1945-2021) (image via Facebook)
Requiescat in Pace Sir.
JOYCE
So many greats are gone this year. The knife industry was blessed to have them. My condolences to all of the family, friends and fellow knifemakers. Joyce Laituri- Spyderco