My knife story, gift from Chad Holm

[ron w]

As some of you know I was a real fan of Holm Made bows. I have had as many as 12 at one time. After one bow build Chad sent me knife for being a good customer. He said it was cheap but had good steel !! After I received it I replaced the handle with wood from a blown up Super Diablo! Here is a photo or two, Chad was a super guy, I miss him !!

[Bisch]

That's very cool!!!

Bisch

[Pine]

Nice. 

About 6 to 8 years ago I had the pleasure to meet and have a good talk with Chad.
Was a good person and a great bowyer.

[Cory Mattson]

Ron cool story cool knife thanks for sharing

[ronp]

Thanks for sharing the story and the pics!

[fmscan]

Ron, That knife really pops, what a nice memory of Mr. Holm. Hard to fathom that you at one point has 12 of his bows! I have 3 bows, old Wing, Silvertip and a NM Ramer and my wife thinks I have a problem! You would make me look good. You should do a post with picture of your bow collection.

[MnFn]

Very cool, Ron!
Gary

[glenbo]

I just got my hands on my first HolmMade bow a few weeks ago. I understand your passion Ron.

[matt steed]

Very nice. Chad was such a wonderful person.  I miss talking to him.

[kennym]

Very nice knife!!  Chad came down and hunted the lease a few times, great guy!!  So sad to lose a great bowyer and friend.

[PICKNGRIN]

That is a great looking knife Ron!  I had forgotten Chad also made knives.  I still have 4 of his bows. 

[Sawpilot 75]

Ron,
Thanks for sharing and keeping Chad in our thoughts. I think about him often and still can't believe he is gone. He was such a giving person.. I had a package show up one time from him and it was a dozen wooden arrows and a backpack. I called him immediately to thank him and he was his typical self.. super humble and acted like it was no big deal. He was truly one of the great people in this world in more ways than one. Rest in piece buddy, we all miss you down here.

[SS Snuffer]

Very nice guy and a great family. God has a great bowyer.

[cacciatore]

I never met Chad, but you made a great tribute remembering a great person

[mnbwhtr]

Chad was a giving person, I met him at different shoots and through mutual friends. At the last shoot I saw him He remembered I shot with para rests and asked me if I needed any, I responded yes and He headed to His truck and came back with a handful. I asked how much and reached for my billfold, He said keep em I just bought out a guy and got a couple hundred. They should last the rest of your life.

[W.T. Speeter]

Chad was a very honest and talented bowyer, I had him craft many longbows for me and they were of meticulous craftsmanship. I had one of his bows de-laminate and he crafted me a new one in less than a week. 

[Terry Green]

Very nice... Very.

Chad loved Tradgang and was a great Sponsor for years.  We chatted on the phone and two days late he was gone.

God speed Chad .

[rastaman]

Cool knife Ron and awesome tribute!

[Sirius Black]

Chad was a great guy !

[Wudstix]

Great thread for a great Man.