Josiah Johnston

Josiah Johnston is a Marine Corps veteran hailing from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. He's dabbled in blacksmithing, martial arts and competitive shooting, and is a self-described knife nerd. His work has appeared in Task & Purpose, Free Range American, and Beck & Stone.

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