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 I began to make handmade knives November 2003. I started out using the stock removal method of blade shaping. My first knife was a little full tang hunter with 6 brass pins holding the scales on. Needing a better method than using a blowtorch to heat blades for the heat treatment, I built a forge. With a running forge in my shop I quickly went out and purchased a cheap anvil and started forging blades to shape. I love the freedom forging offers in designing a blade. There is also much less grinding that has to be done to finish a knife. I exclusively use high carbon steel in my knife blades and currently favor 5160, 1095 and O-1.
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 Visit this page to see a listing of knives currently available for sale. Click the heading above or link in the main menu to see a full listing of knives for sale. These knives are a couple of examples of knives currently available for sale.
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 Be sure to stop into my knife photo gallery where I frequently post pictures of knives I have completed. Click on this section heading or on the image at the left to enter the photo gallery.
The knife to the left is a san-mai blade constructed of 1098 and 1018 steels forged together. The handle is lined with black stingray skin and wrapped with silk. You will notice that every knife in my gallery is completely unique. I do not use templates to produce identical pieces. Drop me an email and let me know what you think of them. |
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 Many of the knives I make are a result of a custom order. If you like my style and would like to have a knife custom made per your specification please give me a call and we can discuss options and pricing.
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Practicing for a cutting competition that was held in March 2006 at the ABS California Forging Clinic in Pomona, CA. There is just something special about swinging a big knife. Read more for additional details and link to slow motion video of the chop. |
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