After visiting a knife show, L.T. Wright and Dan Coppins were inspired to start their own hand-crafted cutlery business called Blind Horse Knives.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
After visiting a knife show, L.T. Wright and Dan Coppins were inspired to start their own hand-crafted cutlery business called Blind Horse Knives.
The name comes from an old family tale from Wright's side of the family. The story goes that a relative of Wright's used minimal tools and the help of a blind horse to build a shed.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
The name comes from an old family tale from Wright's side of the family. The story goes that a relative of Wright's used minimal tools and the help of a blind horse to build a shed.
The duo employs a team to help them handcraft their knives in Ohio.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
The duo employs a team to help them handcraft their knives in Ohio.
The knife makers honed their skills with the help of a mentor, spending long nights in their home shops getting the designs just right.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
The knife makers honed their skills with the help of a mentor, spending long nights in their home shops getting the designs just right.
The business grew through word of mouth at knife and gun shows and through social media. The business now employs 23 local craftsmen who make 250 knives per week.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
The business grew through word of mouth at knife and gun shows and through social media. The business now employs 23 local craftsmen who make 250 knives per week.
In addition to making custom knives, Coppins and Wright also own a publication, <a href="http://www.selfrelianceillustrated.com/" target="_blank" target="_blank">Self-Reliance Illustrated</a>, and host a radio show.
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In addition to making custom knives, Coppins and Wright also own a publication, Self-Reliance Illustrated, and host a radio show.
Blind Horse Knives has grossed more than $1 million since its launch, Coppins and Wright say.
The story of Blind Horse Knives —
Blind Horse Knives has grossed more than $1 million since its launch, Coppins and Wright say.