Custom, heirloom quality knives for your home and your adventures
I made my first knife out of an old file in 2013. The satisfaction that came from completing that first blade was incredible. I went on to take some blacksmithing classes at a local museum and started seriously making knives in the summer of 2014 when I attended the ABS Intro to Bladesmithing class in North Carolina. I soaked up the knowledge of Mastersmith Jim Crowell like a sponge and as soon as I returned home to California I began forging my own blades in earnest. My knives have come a long way since 2014 and I just recently attained the rating of Journeyman Smith with the American Bladesmith Society. The next step in my own personal bladesmithing journey will be to attain the rating of Mastersmith, a test I hope to pass in the next 3-5 years.
Luckily, I'm fortunate enough to have a wonderful family who tolerates my obsession and for that I am eternally grateful.
I also feel gratitude toward you. For taking an interest in my work. For allowing me to push the boundaries of my own creativity. For commissioning me to make you more complex and and interesting blades.
Hope to hear from you soon
-Cameron
This set is what earned me a Journeyman Smith certification with the American Bladesmith Society in the Summer of 2024. These knives showcase the specific skills and abilities I have acquired over these past 11 years of working at this craft. I wont be selling these individually, but if there is something in my set that you must have, I would be happy to make one similar for you. Please contact me via the email form on the home page if you are interested in purchasing the set or would like a custom piece.
From left to right: Rosewood Hunter, Blue Maple Bowie, American Machete, Dark Father, and Octagral Chef
⊹ The Rosewood Hunter is a high carbon steel hunting knife. It has a high shine rosewood handle and a stainless steel guard.
⊹ The Blue Maple Bowie is a hunting knife with a green blue dyed maple handle and a sleek high carbon steel blade.
⊹ The American Machete is a gorgeous high carbon blade with a butterscotch Micarta handle with red and white spacers and a high shine S guard
⊹ The Dark Father is a chef’s knife made with high carbon steel, an integral bolster, and a black Micarta handle
⊹ The Octagral Chef is a chef’s knife is a stunning high carbon steel kitchen knife with an integral bolster, G10 spacers, and a deep rosewood handle
This knife was made as my backup knife for my journeyman smith test. If one of the other 5 blades had been scratched during the trip to Atlanta, this knife would have taken its place. Because of that, this knife is one of only 7 of my knives that will have my signature on the right hand side of the blade. It features a 52100 high carbon steel blade, a nickel silver guard and a truly gorgeous piece of curly maple.
I think this is the biggest damascus bowie I've yet made. Most of my big damascus pieces have all been kitchen-centric pieces. It was a real blast finishing this one out. A nice recurve on this blade and a long sharpened clip along the spine really make this blade stand out. The handle is comprised of a mirror polished nickel silver guard a nickel silver spacer between two black g10 cookies and a stunning piece of Oregonian maple that has been dyed and stabilized blue and red.
This knife has some distinctive characteristics that I really enjoy. A nickel silver bolster, vine pattern filework on the spine and a differential heat treat. A differential heat treat means that it has a hard edge and a “soft” spine. Which increases it’s durability and and toughness. This knife can find a home in the kitchen or field. It’s blade profile allows it to do both. Heartwood and sapwood on the Hawaiian koa give this wood a beautiful two tone appearance. Blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel.
The Santoku is a Japanese style knife that is primarily used for prepping vegetables. However, this western style santoku features a double bevel that makes it helpful for all the kitchen tasks of a mid sized knife. 6" blade length and 2" wide at the heel. Two-toned curly koa and full tang handle construction with two brass pins. Steel of this knife is 1095 high carbon.
Give the gift of choice and let your loved ones pick something out themselves! This may be used toward any of our pieces or classes.
How to care for your new custom knife
Thank you for purchasing one of my knives! It brings satisfaction to my soul knowing that something I created is bringing happiness to another person.
I work with both high carbon and stainless steels. Each of them has advantages and disadvantages. Knowing what type of steel your knife is made from is essential to taking proper care of it.
Stainless knives are just that, they will resist corrosion on the face of the blade due to the high (at least 12%) chromium content. They are resistant to the harmful effects of water and acids, but are not immune. NEVER, EVER, put this knife in the dishwasher or "let it soak" in the sink.
High carbon knife owners:
First of all, No! there is nothing wrong with your knife. the, at first colorless, stains you see on the blade is the patina starting to form. It will not harm the knife, eventually it will help to protect it from rust. If any water or acidic foods are left on the surface, it may cause rust, simply remove it with a scotchbrite pad. If the pattern in your damascus knife has faded, first give it a good hand buffing with a sunshine cloth. If it still needs some work, you can bring it back to life by polishing with extremely high grit sandpaper 2000+ is recommended.
Regardless of the steel and usage, every knife will dull over time. The use of end grain wood cutting boards will slightly extend the life of your blades sharpness, but when it is time to sharpen, I recommend using whetstones. I will also happily sharpen any knife made by myself.
Please do not ever hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or have any issues with your knife.
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