BLOOD, SWEAT & STEEL
"I do not build for the shelf. I build for the field, for the salt, for the heavy work. Aesthetic is merely the byproduct of perfect function."
Raw Steel
Everything starts with selecting the right steel (like high-carbon 80CRV2). I trace the blade's shape onto a raw flat bar and cut it out. Then, the profile undergoes initial grinding, and I drill the holes for the pins or screws that will secure the handle.
Hardening & Final Grinds
The profiled blade enters the heat treating oven for hardening, where the steel gains its ultimate toughness and mechanical properties. After the quench, I perform the final grinds to establish the blade's cutting geometry and intended purpose.
Perfect Fit
I secure the natural wood scales to the tang. Once glued, I spend hours hand-sanding, rounding, and smoothing the wood with progressively finer grits until the handle fits your palm perfectly. Finally, I oil and wax the wood to protect it from the elements.
Honing & Details
The blade is precision honed to a razor edge. From the excess handle material, I often hand-carve matching accessories—like paracord beads or firesteel handles—so they form a cohesive, matching set with your tool.
100% Hand-made Sheath
I cut a perfectly fitted template from a slab of full-grain leather. Then begins the handwork: edge beveling, hand-dyeing, and meticulous hand-stitching of the entire structure. The finished sheath is waxed and sealed for the elements.
Ready for the Trail
Your knife, custom sheath, and any accessories undergo a final, rigorous quality inspection. They are then carefully packed in a dedicated box—ready to travel the world and serve relentlessly for a lifetime.
OWN THE PROCESS
Ready to carry a piece of this obsession? Configure your own blade or choose from my available stock.