History
Born in Louisiana and raised in Texas, Jimmy has a unique legacy of craftsmanship that shows in all his creations. His Tex-Mex Cajun style and 25+ years of experience are evident in every handcrafted blade. Jimmy started with TDCJ as a CO (correctional officer) at the Coffield unit in 2005. By spring of 2006, he promoted to field boss. In 2008, he became a volunteer chaplain's assistant. In 2011, he became chaplain at the Telford unit. In 2012, he moved over as chaplain at the Powledge unit, was selected to be one of Texas's death row chaplains (a Witness Support Liaison for the offenders' families), and was present for 53 executions. Jimmy retired as head chaplain of the Coffield unit in 2015 and pastored a local church. He resigned that pastorate in 2018 and embraced life as a full-time knife maker. He may have a story or two to tell....
Specialties
Redneck Knifeworks is the culmination of legacy, experience, providence, and good old-fashioned stick-to-it-tiveness. We specialize in hand forging EDCs, outdoor knives, and kitchen knives. We also teach classes and offer knife sharpening.