Ole Kanestrom cello bow

Norwegian-born Ole Kanestrom resides in Port Townsend, Washington—a town affectionately dubbed the “Mirecourt of American Bow Making”—where he has practiced his craft since 1996. He studied bow making under Charles Espey and continued his education in restoration and conservation of historically significant bows with former shopmate Paul Siefried.

Kanestrom has won numerous awards for his bows, including Gold Medals for his viola and cello bows entered into the Violin Society of America competitions of both 2000 and 2002. His bows are owned by many of the world’s top string players.