Originally from Dallas, Kevin studied at the Kansas City Art Institute before transferring to Columbia University, where he was graduated in 1985. Summers he worked as an auto mechanic in Manhattan at Zumbach Sports Cars.
After graduation Kevin remained in New York City, working as a graphic designer and art director before moving to Berlin in 1990 where he continued his career in graphic design. In the mid-90s Kevin began designing tableware and ended up concentrating on the knives.
An early innovator in direct internet marketing, since the late 90s Kevin has focused on the design and production of knives and replacement grips which he sells around the world from this website.