Though it isn’t rare for kids to follow in the footsteps of their parents when it comes to choosing a career, the path to becoming a well-known custom knifemaker may just involve a bit more dedication than most other vocations.
For American Bladesmith Society (ABS) master smith Josh Fisher and Wolfgang Loerchner, the adventure has been quite rewarding as their respective daughters, Karis and Elizabeth, have become quite accomplished in their own right. So, with the observance of Father’s Day (June 19) at hand, it’s fitting to offer a bit of perspective on a pair of daughters who have watched their pops work for years, seeing firsthand the quality and enduring beauty of their finished knives. Such times have been a catalyst for them all.
“When I was younger, I would always sit out in the shop watching my dad make knives,” Karis remembered. “Over time, I slowly started messing around sanding on pieces of metal, thinking I was making a knife. This eventually led to my interest. My first knife was a small full-tang
