Following in his father’s creative footsteps, Polish-born, Canadian-raised David Kucer’s fascination with miniature weapons flourished in his formative years. Joining the Canadian Army in 1942, he began his career as a metal worker.

After the war, he partnered his father in business and spent his spare time immersed in Japanese arts and crafts (metal working and carving) and making miniature weapons.
In 1967, the family business was burnt down and Mr Kucer decided to turn his miniature-making hobby into a full time occupation.

In making miniatures (usually 1/3 size), Mr Kucer thoroughly studies the dismantled full-size weapon. He endeavors to stay faithful to the materials and techniques used in the manufacture of the original – details such as rifled barrels, etched cylinders and checkered grips often feature in the miniatures.  A precise fit of a miniature’s mechanism can take up to 10 hours to achieve.

Craft and tradition is reflected in Mr Kucer’s miniatures and are considered works of art in its own right. Not only is Mr Kucer accurate, he boasts a wide range – he crafts both modern and historical weapons. Many private collections in New York and Europe house Mr Kucer’s masterpieces as well as being featured in museums.