Rick Elm
Rick has been a hunter for most of his adult life. He hunts big game in the mountainous terrain of multiple states every year with his rifle and on occasion with a bow. He designs and builds his skinner and camp knives for the hunter and outdoorsmen in mind.
The name D.I. knives came about because of his experience as a United States Marine and a Police Drill Instructor. He uses many lessons learned from years of training which he applies to his work, such as Attention to Detail, Precision, Discipline and Pride. He designs his knives to be rugged heirlooms for use in the field, never to be kept locked in a safe.
Sending him pictures of his knives being used in the wild would be a compliment to the quality and purpose of his work.