Custom knife making blends my career as an artist with my appreciation and respect for nature as an all-around outdoorsman.

 

My interest started with the first pocketknife my dad gave me as a boy. As I grew older and used other knives for fishing and hunting, I began researching how fixed blade knives were made. In 2000, I decided to try my own hand at knife making.

I have been inspired greatly by the works of William Scagel. I admire how he provided working knives to customers who appreciated a handmade product that not only looked unique for the times, but also functioned extremely well; and how he set the stage for many custom makers after him and did it without a specific title or membership...just great knives.

I work within my own abilities and strive to constantly improve my craft while supplying my customers an artistic, functioning tool that can proudly be handed down through generations.

In 2002, to emphasize the uniqueness of my knives , I established a consecutive numbering system. No two knives are the same, and each knife I create is stamped and numbered. The numbers correspond to the original sketches in my design book. Any knife purchaser may request a copy of the original sketch of their knife.

I also use inkings on some of my knives from time to time, to add additional uniqueness to them while giving myself another way to expres my artistic creativity.

A handmade custom knife is part tool, part work of art. I consider myself privileged to be able to create knives for my customers and would be happy to discuss a custom piece if there is a design that inspires you.