Al Edge, born in 1953, grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia. all began building longrifles in 1992 and became a full-time builder in 1996. Al's work also includes restoration of early American arms. He was an apprentice to Don Stith. Al has been involved in seminars at Dixons and Colonial Williamsburg and was featured in MuzzleBlasts 2001 and Heartland America 2002.