Prior to becoming a knifemaker and co-owner of Strider Knives, Duane spent some time as a dive welder. Seems like anybody associated with ships, diving, etc. has some sort of genetic fondness for bronze. A couple of SHOT Shows ago, Duane happened to be in the Panerai Watches boutique and drooling over the The Bronzo Submersible and said “I HAVE to do some SMF’s out of bronze!”