Dave Wenger, the maker and designer behind Wenger Blades, has made a mark on the bushcraft and outdoors community with his impeccable designs and tank-tough builds. We’re going to be looking at the man himself, the story, and a few of his designs.
Dave didn’t know I existed until I reached out to him and asked for an interview. I own three of his knives, and they’ve all been acquired through my own back pocket. I’ve seen his work for several years, and like most knife folks, once I had one in hand, they seemed to multiply. Over a year of using Wenger Blades in the Colorado back-country, I’ve come to appreciate his commitment to quality and attention to detail. When I reached out to him to ask if he’d do an interview, he was gracious enough to agree. We spent over an hour on the phone discussing his story and his business.
Many of you may be familiar with OutDoorWire. Founded by Jim Shepherd, a man whom I have mentioned in my Buck Knives factory visit posts. Not long ago they launched “The Knife Wire” (along with Archery Wire, Water Wire, and others). Most weekly editions have a feature article, and this week it is by Luke Causey and tells the story of Dave Wenger, of Wenger Blades.
You can read the whole thing at KnifeWire.com