FOLDING KNIVES

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

ANI 3.2 FOLDING KNIFE: DAMASTEEL, BLACK BURLAP MICARTA, DAMACORE, AND MOTHER OF PEARL

An extraordinary folding knife borne out of coffee sacks, mother of pearl, and Damasteel.

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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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