He is pleased to showcase my technical skills and engraving abilities. He was born in Kazanlak, in Bulgaria's famous “Rose Valley” and the “Valley of the Thracian Kings.” From a young age, I explored the fascinating world of mechanics and art, gaining experience in building various mechanisms. He graduated with distinction from a technical school specializing in small arms production. In January 1991, He passed an exam with the National Association “Fellowship of Master of Folk and Arts Crafts,” earning a Master’s degree in “Jewelry and Engraving.” His examination work was recognized for its exquisite craftsmanship and use of beautiful, forgotten techniques.

 

 

In 1991, He joined the Scientific Technology Institute of Defense Industry to enhance my knowledge and skills. He left the Institute in 1993 to start his own company, “Grifon,” focusing on tuning hunting weapons and engraving. His company quickly gained recognition in Bulgaria for its technical innovations and fine engravings. From 1993 to 2009, He was the main engraver for the hunting carbines "ARSENAL LUX," produced by the state armory company "Arsenal," serving prominent clients worldwide.

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Period:

Modern (Active since 1991)

 

Overall Key Characteristics:

• Style: Exquisite Engraving, specializes in high relief sculptural engraving, known for its exceptional quality.

• Technique: Folding Knives, focused on creating aesthetically beautiful folding knives with reliable designs.

• Philosophy: Artistry and Functionality, combines beauty with functionality, ensuring each piece is both artistic and operationally smooth.

• Collaboration: Exhibition Participation, actively participates in specialized exhibitions, showcasing work and gaining recognition.

 

Legacy:

• Honor: Widely known as a prominent engraver and was inducted into the BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1998.

• Innovation: Received a U.S. patent in 1974 for the revolutionary interframe design, tab-lock mechanism, and blade pivot bushing.

• Influence: Transformative impact, the introduction of the interframe folder in 1971 is seen as a turning point that transformed the custom knife industry, with works preserved in prestigious collections like the Smithsonian Institution.

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