Michael Almquist
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Michael Almquist

Michael Almquist was born 1963 in Ethiopia, where his parents were missionaries. In 1976, his family moved back to Sweden, to a village called Mellansel – a small railroad community.

Between 1984-1988 he studied at Umeå University and earned a degree in social work. Since then, Michael has worked in the public school system counseling students. He crafted his first knife at the age of 15. According to Michael, "In November 2004 a new phase in my knife crafting started, I set up my own knife business."

Knifemaking Affiliations

2007 - 2009 Swedish Knifemaker's Association, vice-chairman 2007 - 2009 Captain of the Swedish national knifeteam. Nordic champions 2007. 2003 - 2009 Swedish Knifemaker's Association, board member 1996 - Swedish Knifemaker's Association, member