Note: Greig Ryan passed away in September, 2001. We leave this page up on the Online Knife Show as a tribute to the man and his fine work. --WK
My name is Greig Ryan and I reside in Hazen, ND. I retired from the aerospace industry in 1989 and have been making knives since the late 70's for my own satisfaction, amusement, and at times profit. I make knives when I "get the urge" to do so, but I have neither the time nor inclination to become any more involved than I currently am. After all, I am retired right?!
As far as how I go about making my knives, I start with a chunk of barstock and fabricate my blades by the "stock removal" method (ie I remove everything that doesn't look like a knife!). All are entirely hand made by me, including the blades, handles, and sheaths. The knife fabricating tools I have at my disposal are quite modest. Rather than being a hindrance however, it forces me to do a better job with what I have.
Although many of my knives have been purchased as collectibles, I pride myself in making knives that are fully functional and not just for display. Many of my knives are carried into the field every fall & winter during hunting seasons and have stood up very well under less than ideal conditions!
 | Bowie Knife Narrow Tang Construction, 3/16" ATS-34 Steel, 13" Overall Length 8" Mirror Polished Blade with Decorative Filework and Sharpened False Edge Curly Maple & Walnut Handle with Highlighting Spacers Brass Guard with Decorative Filework Handmade Mahogany Stained Leather Sheath |
 | Clip Point Hunter Full Tang Construction, 3/16" ATS-34 Steel, 9 3/4" Overall Length 4" Mirror Polished Blade with Decorative Filework Pakkawood Handle with Polyester Pearl inserts, Brass pins, white spacers, and a thong hole Brass Guard Handmade Black Stained Leather Sheath (not shown) |
 | Gut Hook Full Tang Construction, 3/16" ATS-34 Steel, 8 3/4" Overall Length 4" Mirror Polished Blade Pakkawood Handle with Polyester Pearl Insert Brass Guard Handmade Black Stained Leather Sheath (not shown) |
 | Drop Point Full Tang Construction, 3/16" ATS-34 Steel, 8 3/8" Overall Length 3 1/2" Mirror Polished Blade with Decorative Filework Zebrawood Handle Handmade Brown Stained Leather Sheath (not shown) |
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Web:
http://www.wrtc.com/jryan/ryanknives