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I am a law enforcement professional, recently retired after thirty four years of service. Prior to my law enforcement career, I served eight years in the military. In both of these jobs I used knives for many purposes, both on the job and during recreational activities. After I read about Mike and the knives he makes, in one of the knife magazines I read monthly, I ordered a couple of different models. Once I received these knives, I put them to work hunting, camping, and skinning deer. I think Mike's knives are two of the finest knives I have ever used in the field, they hold there edge and look great regardless of how hard I work them. His product is pure quality, from the steel to the sheath. I am proud to own knives made by Mike, they are standouts in my knife collection. Colonel Bill K. Brown (Retired) Director of Law Enforcement, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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I have known Michael for close to four years. From the day we met at the show in Wilmington Oh, I have been challenging him to make me some sort of custom knife. Some of which I think he would have rather not taken on. But he accepted the challenge. I tend to prefer small knives, even as small as five inches, and Michael has never disappointed me. He has made me everything from beautiful polished ivory and buffalo horn to rams horn. All of my knives have started out as a drawing by myself, or an idea of his, then we talk on the phone many times, until together we create a knife that we are both proud to display, and most of mine are daily users. Then we start on a custom sheath with accents of lizard, and tooling which his wife and daughter sometime have a hand in, until a premium sheath is finished to compliment the custom knife. All of Michael’s knives are of top notch quality, that I feel are comparable to any of the makers out there, from ATS 34 to stainless Damascus, and virtually any type handle material. It seems since we met there has not been a time that I am not on his waiting list for something, actually I am on that list as I write this letter waiting for a matching pair in a custom clutch wallet. Waiting for that phone call from Michael that a knife is ready, is like waiting for Santa at Christmas. Customer and above all good friend, friend, KEVIN HALL
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The knives that [Michael] makes are of exceptional quality. After purchasing my first one from [him] I was so satisfied and delighted with the fit and finish. I knew after that I was going to be a regular customer. [His] talent and dedication to detail are very evident in [his] work. [Michael's] knives give me great pleasure. I have six and am looking forward to number seven (on order). Arthur Pettit
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I own 16 of Michael's knives. Each one is better than all the rest, because each one is unique. I urge you NOT to buy one of Michael's brochure knives (only two of my 16 are brochure knives). Rather, call him and work with him to design your own, special, unique, custom-made knife. You WILL NOT be disappointed! Custom knife makers are "good people," and Michael is one of the best I have had the privilege and pleasure of knowing and working with. Mike Tuszka, Oakton, Virginia P. S., Michael's knives are SHARP, too, so be careful! P. P. S., Michael's sheaths are works of art, and are worth the price of the knife alone.
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The first time I purchased knives from Michael O'Machearley I told him I was a dealer and was buying the knives for resale. A few years have passed since then and I have only sold 2 knives to friends. The others I have placed in my private collection because I just couldn't bring myself to part with any more of them. Curt Rogers, Cut & Run Cutlery Company
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I first met Michael by phone after reading an article in Knives Illustrated magazine about his 17 Soul Knife honoring his son, Sgt. Steven Daniel Conover, a fallen soldier. I finally located Michael and called him and ordered the 17 Soul knife. I now own 10 of Michael’s knives and have one on order. I have collected knives for several years and have found that the custom knives made by Michael are right up there at the top. Not only are the blades and handles of the finest quality and workmanship but he also makes his own sheaths which are a work of art. Michael is the “complete” custom knifemaker. Over the last few years Michael has become a great personal friend and mentor. I have been fortunate to be able to spend time in his shop and learn from him the art of custom knifemaking. Michael is a great teacher and skilled maker. I appreciate the relationship of collector and maker with Michael but more so the personal friendship. Michael is truly “a moon…. reflecting the Son”. Jim McJenkins Northport, Al
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