Rick Eaton

Biography

Rick is a highly talented knifemaker and bladesmith who expertly designs, makes, and engraves his own knives. He began his engraving in 1983, and is an active member of the American Bladesmith Society and the Knifemakers’ Guild.

In 1993, he made an important career move by quitting his job of 13 years to dedicate himself full-time to the art of knifemaking and engraving. His finished work is highly sought after and routinely sells out in the first hours of major knife events he attends.

In 1996, he completed the famous knife “Triumphant Return” which then provided him with the opportunity to create the set for “King Arthur”. Since then, he has become an expert in the skilled art of Damascus and creates knives that are clearly one-of-a-kind art masterpieces.

He was awarded “Best Art Knife” and “Best of Show” during the 2006 Atlanta Blade Show. He offers his students excitement, expert experience in many areas and a recipe for success from a knifemaker’s perspective.