Question: Identity of Engraver with Initials H L?

[BladesNBarrels]

Hi,
I acquired a collection of Ron Gaston knives with floral pattern engraving on the knife bolsters.
The engraving is marked with the initals H L at the bottom of the engraving. When I google "Knife Engraving H L", I only find that there was a Claude Montjoy knife with engraving marked HL that sold at auction.
Can someone help me identify who the engraver is?
Thank you,
David
bladesnbarrels@comcast.net

 

[Roger Bleile]

David,

Your engraver is Harry Limings, Jr. of Johnstown, Ohio. He has been engraving for over 30 years. He originally was a gun engraver but for many years has mostly worked in the custom knife trade. His typical scrollwork is cut in the style of the late Lynton McKenzie.

Roger

 

[Marrinan]

It appears that Harry has now retired and is continuing to do fantastic wood carving.
http://woodbeecarver.com/meet-harry-llimings-jr/meet-harry-llimings-jr

 

[BladesNBarrels]

Thank you for the information!
His engraving on the Ron Gaston knives is very detailed, consistent on all 3 knives, and beautiful.
David
bladesnbarrels@comcast.net