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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

23 Mar 1949

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Mar 23, 1949

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Harris knives of Cedar Rapids a century of handcraft

Don Padilla profiles the A. J. Harris Company in Cedar Rapids makers of handmade knives. From a basement shop to a small plant, A. J. Harris built a craft legacy dating to prewar days and passed leadership to Glen Harris in 1930 after his father's death. The firm remains noted for individual blade work and specialty contracts.

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Don Padilla A. J. Harris Harris Ford Warrensburg Ater Cedar Rapids Third Avenue SW U.S Glen Harris University of Iowa Medical School A. J. Harris Company
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Harris Knife Firm Builds On Craft and Secrets

Glen Harris rose from grade school saws in a miter box to head of his firm, mastering knife making through summers and after school. The Harris Company keeps traditional blade methods, with some rough work now machine assisted, and a small team including Mrs. Harris in office and finishing roles.

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May’s Glen Harris Harris
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