My career in custom knifemaking began in 1986 when I met Buster Warenski who taught me the art of engraving. I was taking an engraving class, which he taught, and later that year we were married. Within one year I was engraving every knife we made and also engraved for many other knifemakers and cus...

This book collaboration with Dr David Darom is a trilogy of my life and the world of custom knives. First, my life and the art of engraving, as well as recent knifemaking. Second, it is my life with Buster Warenski and our life together as well as his history. Third, my life today with Curt Erickson...

From the book in the works: "The Custom Knifemaking & Knife Engraving of Julie Warenski-Erickson"(2012)By Dr. David Darom From the book in the works: "The Custom Knifemaking & Knife Engraving of Julie Warenski-Erickson"(2012)By Dr. David Darom From the book in the works: "The Custom Knifemak...

Curt Erickson is a fantastic knifemaker and you will find my engraving on many of his knives. Please click the image to visit his site. ...

Buster Warenski (1942-2005) Click image for a gallery of Buster's knives In 1966, after seeing a brief mention of custom knives in a gun magazine, Buster decided to try his hand at making a knife for himself. Having acquired some metal and wood working skills building fishing lures guns for friends,...