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FOLDING KNIVES
Heirloom knives designed and handmade with an everyday-carry form factor and functionality.

ANI 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: DAMASTEEL, WARTHOG TUSK, MOTHER OF PEARL, AND TITANIUM

A timeless folding piece featuring polished scales of rare warthog tusk encasing a a stunning Damasteel blade.
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CURATOR FOLDING KNIFE: ODIN’S EYE DAMACORE, BLUE ANCIENT MAMMOTH IVORY, WESTINGHOUSE BLACK GLASS, ZIRCONIUM

This Curator folding knife is a strikingly larger evolution of the original, showcasing Odin’s Eye Damacore, blue-dyed ancient mammoth ivory, and Westinghouse black glass in a seamless blend of artistry, functionality, and bold design.
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ANI 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: BJORKMAN’S TWIST DAMASTEEL, TITANIUM, ZIRCONIUM

An otherworldly piece with monotone Damascus patterns reminiscent of atmospheric storms on Jupiter, perfect for a knife that can withstand conditions as unforgiving as space itself.
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ANI 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: CPM 154 HIGH CARBON STAINLESS STEEL, TITANIUM, TIMASCUS (TITANIUM-ZIRCONIUM DAMASCUS)

Through the iridescent abalone-like Damascus patterns, a visual interstellar journey is etched on this knife—a testament to its capacity to endure beyond a lifetime of use.
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CURATOR 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: DAMACORE & WESTINGHOUSE ORANGE MICARTA

A new customized version of the Curator 3.2 Folding Knife, this piece featured a combination of antique war-era plastics and an Odin’s eye Damacore blade.
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ANI 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: DAMASTEEL & SPALTED MANGO WOOD

Lightweight and sleek, this folding knife pairs an aggressive etched damasteel blade with a sophisticated pair of spalted mango wood scales.
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CHEF KNIVES
Heirloom knives designed and handmade for an artful and high-performance culinary experience.

GYUTO: HIGH CARBON STEEL CORE, DAMASCUS CLAD SAN-MAI, & STABILIZED BLUE MAPLE BURL

Experimental combination of copper and damascus steels in a classic gyuto silhouette.
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WESTERN-STYLE CHEF KNIFE: NITRO V & STABILIZED BLUE BOX ELDER BURL

A classic shape based on a knife I made for the Fifth King of Bhutan.
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PIZZA CUTTERS
One of a kind cutting art pieces made to enhance the knifemaking experience.

PIZZA CUTTER: DAMASTEEL & GREEN MAPLE

Classic gyuto with a performance stainless steel blade and bespoke handle and scabbard
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