Introducing knives Mel Pardue in our directory. Mel pardue is well known among collectors. Sure, a knife pardue You’ll find an interesting specimen.Mel pardue (Mel Pardue), has long been one of the most famous and respected masters of knives. Mel began to take the first steps in making knives in 1957, and in his words, “they were rough and rustic by modern standards”. But, today, these knives are among the best in the world.The first serious steps in the knife field, Pardew has made under the leadership of Frank Centofante. As Mel himself says : “I sincerely believe that without his friendship and support, I would not be who I am in the world of commercial making knives”Mel became a member of the American Guild of noisecom in 1976.The glory of the Cretaceous brought him collaboration with famous knife company Benchmade (Benchmade), in Oregon. He is the author of about 30 of the most popular models of this brand, such as the Griptilian, Rant, and many others.All of his knives feature exceptional design and functionality. For the production of designer models Chalk Pardew, often uses Damascus steel , and for finishing the handles natural materials: mother of pearl, bone, stable wood and so on.