John Roy
CEO of Dawson Knives, a family-owned American bladesmithing company founded in 1973, known for handcrafted fixed blades and swords made with American materials and labor and for integrating a ministry-first mission into the business.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 57min
JOHN ROY | A Family Legacy of Knifemaking (Ep. 890)
John Roy, CEO of Dawson Knives, carries a family bladesmithing legacy and runs a ministry-first American-made knife shop. He discusses learning the craft by apprenticeship. He explains why Dawson uses only US materials and focuses on fixed blades and swords. He reveals the Nehemiah collaboration design, features, and charity support tied to the knife project.
