

what goes into it
our knife steel
W2- a very high carbon/vandium alloy known for it's fine grain sturcture and hamon activity. this is our standard and one of the best knife steels available.
san mai- japanese for "3 layers", combines a tough structural iron outer jacket forged around a high carbon W2 inner core for maximum durability.
Damascus- multiple dissimilar high carbon steels stacked, forged and twisted into one harmonious 200-400 layer material with unique patterning.
reclaimed mill saw- high carbon/nickel alloy cut and forged from salvaged industrial saw blades.
metallurgically tested for proper crafting.
handle options are limitless but here are some examples of materials that come through the shop
Buckeye Burl
Cedar Burl
Buffalo Horn
Maple Burl
Walnut
Coffee Bag
Blackwood
Mesquite
Ram Horn
Snakewood
Birdseye Maple
Canvas Micarta
Rosewood
Deer Antler
Ironwood
Bog Oak
Spalted Pecan
Purple Heart
Cocobolo
Bocote