What’s on the bench
Palm Skinning Knives – Compact Hunting Knives
I have a wonderful job -- I have met so many great people over the years and we all share a passion about knives! Some have been asking what I am working on now………finished these two palm skinners yesterday, got a few elk horn knives on the go,...
Great Compact Hunting Knives
Got a couple of palm skinning knives on the bench - almost finished. Great versitile, compact hunting knives - field tested with great reviews from customers on past models. Trying some Australian lacewood and figured maple on these skinners. Heat treating went well...
New Larger EDC Knives
Looking for an EDC knife to fit a larger hand or just wanting a better grip in your palm? These 3 new EDCs knives have been redesigned with a slightly larger handle and blade as well as a more positive finger cut out for the index finger. Choose your type...
Filework on EDC Knife Blades – A Mix of Art and Function
Always like adding a little filework to my EDCs - why not make a knife classy as well as functional!
Palm Skinner Hunting Knife Finished and Ready to Go!
Well, here she is - Lignum Vitae Palm Skinner, W23. Great little compact skinning knife. Beautiful green, brown and amber tones in the wood - turned out really well!
Hunting Knife Handle Made From Lignum Vitae
Ever hear of Lignum Vitae? Interesting material - one of the top 10 hardest woods in the world. Very durable for outdoor use due to its density and natural oils. Thought I'd try it out on this little palm skinner.
Grinding a Bevel on the EDC Knife Blanks
Need to grind a blade bevel on these EDC knife blanks before the filework gets done. Some guys eyeball it, but I like the using this homemade jig - gives me an equal plunge line on both sides of the knife.
Choosing a Wood for the EDC Knife Handles
Which wood to use for these EDC knife handles? Always tough to choose! Flame Maple and Burled Elm are popular with everyone (also two of my favorites) so will go with these. But, to keep it interesting.... I infused some color into the wood so each is a variation of...
New EDC’s Available!
Something new just in time for Christmas! Now available for purchase on the website - E5 and E6. Both have a unique style of blade called a seax. Which one do you want - the curly koa or the flame maple! Check out E3 for a drop point style EDC.
Going Fast!
Only have a few EDCs left - making cross draw sheaths for them right now. The spalted maple clip point (last knife in the photo) is already spoken for so will be shipping that one out soon. Once the sheaths are made, I'll etch my mark, give the knives a final polish...