Doug "Dry Blankets" and Kay Warren
Doug is an all around craftsman, from outstanding leather possible bags, to belt bags and fur on originals, to blacksmithing, to riflemaker and teacher. Kay also produces fine long hunter shirts with a natural dye and a fantastic price. Doug also consigns work of other area craftsman such as the outstanding period knives of Matt Calbreath. Doug operates full time and his trading post is open on Thur. Fri. & Sat. (But the best time is Sat. am, when everyone gathers there and goes to trading.) Doug also takes orders and will ship any where.
1439 SW 800, Holden, Mo. 64040------(816) 732-5837
Dick and Mo Parrish
Dick is probably the best known blacksmith on the plains, he frequents seminars through out the state of ND to include events at Fort Buford, Fort Totten, and Fort Union to name a few. His talents include producing fine hand crafted knives and assorted woodcraft projects. I’ve had Dick forge me items from drawings that have turned out looking and working great. Mo also does seminars on the fashion and daily life of women on the prairie. If you need something built Dick is the man to see.
RR 1 Box 43, Surrey, ND. 58785-----(701) 728-6310
Tom Hanig
Tom regularly rendezvous as a full-time trader across the northern plains, his reputation precedes the outstanding brain tan hides he produces. Tom does all the work himself and its done by hand, to include smoking. All of this at unbelievable low prices. He also tinkers with producing fine hat bands, belts, and chokers. Tom also carries the traditional plunder so there’s a good chance he’ll have everything you’re looking for. Definitely, look Tom up at your next rendezvous.
525 6th Ave NW, Valley City, ND. 58072-----(701) 845-3597
Paul Bergren
Paul is known as probably one of the best dog sled makers in the country and has had many international sales. He also makes the best snowshoes you can get. All of his products are handmade and represent a true sense of traditional quality. I recently purchased a set of his shoes and couldn’t believe the difference between his shoes and commercial shoes, to tell you the truth I haven’t fallen yet. They glide through the snow with ease, even in heavy brush. Paul also makes some of the finest knives you’ve ever seen.
RR4 Box 195, Minot, ND 58701------(701) 838-7306
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