Kaj EMBRETSÉN
1957, Sweden

Kaj Embretsen

I have been a full time knife maker since 1983.
I make folders, daggers, fighters and hunting knives. I make my own damascus steel.

Shows

I attended my first show in the USA in 1988 and I attend several of the big shows
every year. When I´m in America, I usually visits the following shows:

The East Coast Custom Knife Show, New York
The Solvang Custom Knife Show in Solvang California
The Art Knife Invitational Show in San Diego
I also attend the Italian Guild show in Milan.

My awards

During my years as a knifemaker I am grateful for having recieved some awards:

Beretta award for outstanding achievements at NYCKS 1988.
Judges award at ECCKS in l993.
Best folder (award from Barrett-Smythe LTD) at the Guild show 1994.
The "Knife of the Year" award at Elverum, Norway l995.
Best Damascus Folder at ECCKS 1995
Best Knife Collaboration at ECCKS 1995
Best Damascus Design at Blade Show 1996
1:st Price at Elverum Norway 1996
Best Damascus Folder at SICAC Paris 1997
Best Damascus Folder at Esposizione Internationale del Coltello in Milan 1997
Best Knife of the show at Solvang Custom Knife Show 2001
The first chair in the Swedish Knife Association' s "Hall of fame" 2010

Source: http://www.embretsenknives.com/