Custom Cutlery, Critters and Collectibles
Chuck Byers has been a resident of Phoenix, Arizona for over 40 years. Although Chuck calls himself, RSW (Retired Somewhat), he spends most days in his workshop creating a variety of his unique style of Art with Iron. Chuck's unique ART can be directly related to his past work history that includes both Technical and Tactical experiences.
Originally from Franklin, Ohio, Chuck graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Chemistry and Minors in Mechanical Engineering, Boxing, Crew and Pistol and Rifle Shooting. Chuck is the father of three successful daughters and has five grandsons. As an entrepreneur in the early 1970's, Chuck started a series of small businesses including Sports World Distributors, Gunsport Centers, Access Control Systems, Phoenix Firearms Training Center and Accuracy Systems. Much of Chuck's early career included extensive work with defense and security industries as well as some time with the United States Army as an Infantry Officer, Airborne Ranger, Special Forces, Mountain Warfare, and in 1974 he won both the All-Army Service Rifle (M-14) and the Combat Rifle (M-16) Championships at Fort Benning, Ga.
The combination of these experiences and Chuck's (think out of the box) type creativity is what has inspired his individualized style resulting in some unique designs that are not only very interesting and decorative but can be extremely practical and effective in assisting in both home and personal security.