I am a 27 year old knifemaker and an ABS member. I have been making cutlery for 17 years. None of the knives I make feature work that I myself did not do.

The steels I forge are 5160, 52100, O1, L6 and 1080. My damascus blades are made from 1095/L6. I hand forge all my blades. All the heat treatments of the blades I make are done in my shop. The blades I forge from carbon steels are differentially tempered. My blades are given either a flat or compound bevel, depending on the application. Almost all the conturing, grinding and finishing I do on my knives is done free hand (without the use of jigs or fixtures).

Most of my knives are designed to be used. I see them as functional tools first. I refuse to make weapons such as swords and daggers or any blade which is double edged. Occasionally I do make knives with "all the bells and whistles". I make these fancy knives as examples of my finer work for custom orders.

Most of my knives are made to be sold on E-bay. I do occasionally do custom work.

Thanks for visiting, I hope that you enjoy my webpage.

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This page was updated 7/05/04