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I am currently accepting bookings for custom knife orders for the second half of the year. Start a project by pressing the button below.
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GYUTO:
High Carbon Steel Core, Damascus Clad San-Mai, & Stabilized Blue Maple Burl
52100 High Carbon Steel Core, 1084/15n20 Damascus Clad SanMai (62 HRc), Stabilized Blue Maple Burl, and Carbon Fiber Liners, Copper Dovetailed Bolsters, and Corby Bolt.
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GYUTO:
High Carbon Steel Core, Damascus Clad San-Mai, & Stabilized Blue Maple Burl
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Discover my knives which carry the story and craftmanship of Balete Blades.
An extraordinary folding knife borne out of coffee sacks, mother of pearl, and Damasteel.
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Experimental combination of copper and damascus steels in a classic gyuto silhouette.
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A fossilized material so rare and ancient, artfully sculpted into a pocketable and versatile folding knife.
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A very unique collector’s knife set featuring antique war-time plastics.
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A classic shape based on a knife I made for the Fifth King of Bhutan.
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Commission a bespoke blade with a compelling story for yourself or for a loved one.
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About Balete Blades
I create every blade by hand from my workshop in the Philippines. My story of knifemaking began 10 years ago.
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