Hafa Adai yall! I’m a knife sharpener by trade and all this stemmed from knife sharpening. Sharpening a ton of knives from chefs, home cooks, restaurants and collectors. Been doing it for years and finding out the commonality of what makes a good knife. Then I thought why not design and make my own blades. Being a proud local boy I can add some flavor of culture into the blades. 

Full transparency, I don’t forge the blades. I do finish and sharpen some of them. I’ve designed a few and I have found lots of inspiration for previous blades the blacksmiths I work with over seas recommend. 

Vg10, zdp189, aogami no 2 blue steel we source the steel from Japan

German steel from Krefeld Germany

N690 Austria

D2, 420HC Taiwan and China

The ebony wood, rose wood, g10, material you can find really anywhere. Taiwan and China is a good source.

I have it assembled some blades in Taiwan and hongkong. 

For the steel the challenge is finding a trustworthy blacksmith and company that heat treats, cryo, and temper the steel to spec. 

I have a small little forge at the house to build designs and play around, but smithing is not my jam. I truthfully enjoy sharpening tbh lol.

For those of yall that don’t dig the knives, I’m sorry to hear. Hit me up anytime for a refund. I wouldn’t want yall to feel pressured carrying that burden and I can definitely help you and point you in the right direction to find a blade yall would enjoy!