I make knives in my small shop based in Lake Stevens, Washington. The shop is located on the old family homestead, where my family has continuously lived for over 100 years and is currently in its 7th generation. Doing this work enables me to reconnect with my extended family and the land we call home.

I start with high quality steel then forge and shape it into tools for the kitchen and the backcountry that can be passed down through generations. I prefer to work with high carbon steel, usually 1095 or 1084. There are plenty of modern Stainless Steels specifically developed for knives that match attributes of High Carbon steel, but I prefer to work with simple High Carbon steels that age and patina with time.

Sometimes, I have the opportunity to forge found steels into new knives. These steels generally had an industrial application in their former lives, and have the requisite properties for knife making. All knives made from repurposed steel are labeled as such. Generally these are spring steels such and 5160, high manganese air hardening steels or high carbon Chromium Molybdenum such as 4180.

The handle materials are recycled when possible, utilizing offcuts of exotic and domestic hardwoods. I specifically enjoy using found handle materials such as Antler, local Spalted woods and bone. Additionally I use new materials such as Micarta, cast resins and G10.

I’m a strong believer in simple designs, using traditional techniques with modern improvements. My goal is make handmade knives that anyone can afford to purchase and use in their daily lives.