The Masters brief CV
| 09.12.1949 | Born in Haßfurt |
| Raised in Knetzgau/Main, the current home | |
| 1966 | Apprenticeship as works engineer with final exam |
| October 1969 | Professional soldier at the mountain infantry |
| 20. Feb. 1970 | Marriage with his wife Renate; they have 2 children |
| 1971 | Work-placement as works engineer |
| 1978-1979 |
Attendance of the Master School Eckert in Regensburg Examination for Master Craftsman with a focus to Metal |
| 1982 | Foundation of his own company “Bau- und Kunstschlosserei Fred Schmalz” in Knetzgau |
| 1982 bis 1983 |
Attendance of the Master School at the Chamber of Crafts in Würzburg Diploma as Master Locksmith. |
| 1985 | First contacts with Damascus steel |
| October 2000 | Membership of the German Knife Makers Guild |
