Justin Massar- Justin Massar is a full time bit maker for Tom Balding Bits and Spurs in Sheridan, Wyoming. Justin has worked for Tom Balding for over 20 years. Educated by GRS engraving programs in […]
Curtis Hill- Curtis Hill is a bit and Spur maker from Wichita Falls, Texas. Curtis stays true to the old techniques and process of the early bit and spur makers. He believes in building quality […]
Barak Freeman- Barak Freeman is a self-taught silversmith who originally became interested in silverwork as a teenager. He wanted nice gear but couldn’t afford it on his cowboying wages so he started reading silversmithing books, […]
Stephen Hoyt- Stephen Hoyt is from Washington, Missouri. His current occupation is in agriculture. He is also a certified welder. Stephen enjoys working in silver and steel as well as making saddle silver, buckles and […]
Lane Cremer- Lane is from Big Timber, Montana where he is a full time rancher and builds knifes bits and spurs in his spare time. Lane got his start building spurs out of rasps in […]
Chip Merchant- Chip and his family live in Beavercreek, Oregon, where he enjoys building bits and spurs and various other silver pieces. Chip has been blessed with good mentors and making good friends along the […]
Forest Fretwell- Forest Fretwell is a retired Owyhee County rancher. He still lives on the ranch that has been in his family for over 150 years. Forest is 83 years old and produces some of […]
Richard & Leighton Brooks- From their ranch near Cayley, Alberta Richard Brooks and his son, Leighton build custom gear, mainly influenced by the traditions of California style gear Richard does most of the design work […]
Tell Deatrich- Tell has been a full time rancher since 2015 and he is able to work in his shop during the winter months. Tell generally makes knives but has started engraving in recent years. […]
