Knifemaker Biography

I pride myself on building blades that are both functional and beautiful. I am a collector and user of knives myself, so I know how a knife needs to perform. Whether it’s to cut open mail, or dressing a deer – my blades are built to be used. Usually, I only work on one blade at a time, sometimes more when getting ready for a show. I believe the blades deserve that attention to make them to the best of my abilities. Sometimes it is a long process to get a blade from barstock to your pocket, but it’s a process I greatly enjoy. I take my time with my knives and I will work with you to create the blade you want. I am always more than happy to e-mail pictures of the progress of your blade and I invite you to ask questions. Your blade is your companion so it’s your right to get to know it well. I build most of my knives out of 1095 and W-2. I also use CPM-154 if a customer requests stainless and I use Chad Nichols’ stainless Damascus. I also make my own Damascus with Jody Muller. My main focus is on folders – linerlocks, framelocks, and flippers.

Portrait Photo Credit: Ronald S. Smith