There's a popular poem about a man walking in the woods who comes to a fork in path. He chooses the road less traveled and feels that he is better for it.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a great pleasure for me to introduce a bladesmith who has frequently taken the road less traveled. He eschews "me too" "copycat" designs preferring his own muse.

His designs are always unique and new. He refuses to just ride in the center of the stream where the current carries you along easily. No, this man prefers to explore the uncharted tributaries, even to cut his own path if he can't find one that leads to where he wants to go.

His explorations have been productive indeed. I have long admired his wonderful folding knifes for the energy they always seem to contain. While beautiful when standing still, these knives always look like they're in motion.

He is one of the most skilled and the most artistic custom knife makers of today, and I am very excited to announce that he has decided to turn his attentions to custom balisongs.

Ladies and Gentlemen, will you please welcome the next great custom maker of balisong knives