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Custom knives
I have always been passionate about knives. There are all kinds of knives out there; cheap, stamped stainless knives with plastic handles; well made carbon steel knives with wooden handles; european forged knives with synthetic handles and asian hand-forged knives with exotic wood handles.
Each kind of knife serves a purpose and fulfills a need in the field or the kitchen. However, for me there is no higher standard in the cutlery world than the true custom knife, made for a specific user to serve a specific purpose.
That purpose may be dicing vegetables, carving a roast, butchering a game animal or filleting a fish. Whatever the purpose, a knife made with materials YOU selected, designed for YOU to fit YOUR hand and perform a specific task is always a joy to own and use.
I began making custom knives as a hobby, and very soon it became an obsession. I frequently attend custom knife shows to admire the work of master bladesmiths, purchase knife making materials and learn more about the craft of custom knife making.
Here are some examples of recently completed knives.
Damascus blade utility knife
Rain-drop pattern Damascus blade.
Dyed, stabilized California Buckeye Burl handle scales and
mosaic pins. A beautiful piece of wood!
Opposite side of handle.
A beautiful, but completely functional custom knife!
The color variations and depth of figure in the handle is
extraordinary!
Kitchen knife set with Corian handles
Drop-point hunting knife
Stabilized Desert Ironwood handle scales, mosaic pins and stainless steel
bolster.
Desert Ironwood is a beautiful and extremely durable handle
material.
The versatile drop point design blade is suitable for a
varitiety of outdoor tasks.
Asian style kitchen knife set with giraffe bone handles
A single mosaic pin enhances the elegant lines of the handle.