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.

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handle options are limitless but here are some examples of materials that come through the shop