Forum: Cafe Interviews Archive

I don’t remember the year I met Mitch, but it was in the early ‘80s, probably at a FEGA or SCI show. We seemed to hit it off fairly well as we both...

As a Cafe regular who actively participates and posts photos of his beautiful work, Arnaud almost needs no introduction. We've all watched him grow...

Thanks to Fred Marrinan for suggesting this interview! Many of us have watched Jo's evolution into a world class engraver, engraving fine knives...

If there's something Jerry Huddleston can't do when it comes to the art of hand engraving, I've not seen it. You name it, he's done it...and done it...

Occasionally, out of the clear blue, I've received a letter in the mail from J.J. Roberts. It might be an interesting article on hand engraving or...

With the help of Imtiaz (Cafe member ferlach), we present another interview with a world class master hand engraver. As you will see from the...

I guess it was back in the early '80s when I met Marty at a FEGA show, and I've always been impressed with the variety of styles and techniques he's...

Mike is a familiar face at FEGA shows and has enjoyed a reputation of being a top flight hand engraver and teacher for many years. Collectors love...

One day a new guy with the user name dimovengraving appeared on the Cafe posting photos of his beautiful engraving and carving. I thought to myself,...

I've been trying to think back to when Walter and I first communicated via email. I can't remember exactly, but it was back in the early 90's when...

I absolutely love Weldon's work! When I see a photo of his engraving I know exactly who did it, and that's where we all hope to be one day...to have...

I'm not sure when I first met Fred, but I think it was back in the '80's at the Knifemakers Guild Show. Fred's knives have always been some of the...

In 2007 I had the great fortune to be seated next to Mr. Rundell during the Winston Churchill and Ken Hunt master classes in Kansas. I had not met...

June 2nd, 2008 was a lucky day for The Engraver's Cafe. That was the day Paul Lantuch joined our forum and showed us examples of his engraving...

I was first introduced to Lee in the summer of 2004 while taking his scroll design class at GRS. Fortunately for me, our paths have crossed several...

The Engraver's Cafe is pleased to bring you another great interview from one of our very own members. It's always a pleasure to find out more about...

The Engraver's Cafe is very pleased that so many people share with the forum. One of our great contributors and holders of vast engraving knowledge...

Andy Shinosky's knife engraving is some of the best I've ever seen. I love his designs and creative use of gold inlay. He's obviously got a good hand...

He's certainly no stranger to engraving forums, or to customers who seek fine work. I first met Ray at a knife show years ago when knifemaker Joe...

There are many gun, knife, and jewelry engravers here in the Cafe, but not many die engravers. In fact, Steve Adams might be our only professional...

Engraver, teacher, sailplane pilot and more, Martin Strolz's passion for art and life are unmatched. He's a diverse engraver who has created some...

In the field of hobo nickels, everyone knows the name Billzach. He's known for his beautifully smooth fields (the background on a coin), fine detail,...

I received a suprise email from Cafe member Francis Heuse (en2siastic) of Belgium a few weeks ago. Unknown to me, Francis had taken the Cafe...

When I first saw photos of Alain Lovenberg's work I was stunned, and questioned whether he was really human. A few years later I had the privilege of...

Abigail and I met Marcus and Ken Hunt this summer at Grandmasters 2006. Since we were all staying in the same hotel, we spent the next few days...

::: Engraving ::: Q. What's your name? A. Andrew Biggs Q. Where are you from? A. Christchurch, New Zealand (just below Australia) Q. How...

::: Engraving ::: Q. What's your name? A. John K. Barraclough, and thank you for asking me to participate. I'm honored. Q. Where are you from?...