My Work

My philosophy towards my craftsmanship and products is to optimize my blades to balance form and function. I am not interested in highly polished collector’s pieces, nor in trying to push the limits of performance in a single category of how a knife can function. I like to make knives that are beautiful to look at, comfortable to hold and use, made to stay sharp, and strong enough to be put to work.

Creating such a product requires knowledge of the materials used like the steel for the blade or the synthetic/natural materials for the handle. It takes skill and experience to shape them appropriately and finish them accordingly to optimize their function and aesthetics.

Please keep in mind that I am not selling perfection. These are not products stamped out or CNC machined, they are made by hand and every single one I have ever made has “mistakes” to it. Having said that, most customers never notice them because they are usually minor aesthetic imperfections (I can be very picky!). Moreover, I would not send out a knife if it had a critical error. If one ever slips past my quality control, reach out to me and I’ll correct the mistake! I am always improving my craft and learning how to do things better. I am proud to say that even some of the first knives I ever made have become my customers favorites, even taking the #1 spot in collections worth thousands of dollars!

Being that the knives are handmade, I try to use jigs as little as possible. A jig is a sort of fixture that can help get exact and repeatable results. While I do use them for things like getting the spine squared or prepping handle materials to have clean fit and finish, I try to freehand as much as possible. That human element (error?) is what gives a knife character in my opinion. It's what makes it unique. And the closer I get to perfection, the greater that knife is a testament to my craftsmanship. The quality of my work is certainly much better now than it was even 6 months ago. It might take the eye of an enthusiast to see it, but the difference is there!