Frank Bridwell puts care and craftsmanship into each Woody Brand Knife
For Frank Bridwell, or Woody, as his friends like to call him, bladesmithing is in his blood. His grandfather Augustus ran a blacksmith shop from his farm in Greenville County. His dad, the original Woody, had a commercial tool-sharpening business, making his own knives on the side. Now Woody and his son, Gus, helm Woody Brand Knives, crafting quality knives that are elegant in form and function.
Originally just a collector, Bridwell would travel around to knife shows on weekends while running another full-time business. He developed relationships with craftspeople, buying their knives and reselling them…