Big fella! This is a 12” chef in Raindrop (also sometimes called Pool & Eye) damascus steel with Arizona ironwood burl, micarta, and brass. Really happy with this one. #chef #cooking #damascussteel #mastersmith
Big fella! This is a 12” chef in Raindrop (also sometimes called Pool & Eye) damascus steel with Arizona ironwood burl, micarta, and brass. Really happy with this one. #chef #cooking #damascussteel #mastersmith
“Birthday activities.” Picked up 35 liters of frosty liquid nitrogen, which I use to cryogenically treat my stainless steel knives. Done after plate quenching from very high temperatures, this additional step squeezes another couple points of hardness out of the steel. #liquidnitrogen #cryogenic #cryogenics #craftsmanship
“Birthday activities.” Picked up 35 liters of frosty liquid nitrogen, which I use to cryogenically treat my stainless steel knives. Done after plate quenching from very high temperatures, this additional step squeezes another couple points of hardness out of the steel. #liquidnitrogen #cryogenic #cryogenics #craftsmanship
Now we’re cooking with gas. And, equally importantly, without! This is my new @hot_shot_ovens kiln, which is equipped with an argon inlet. Argon is a fairly heavy, inert gas, and injecting into the kiln will purge the oxygen out, which will permit me to heat treat stainless steel parts (i.e. knives) without oxidizing (i.e. ruining) them, and without individually foil-wrapping each one (which is the worst). Very excited! #heattreatment #heattreating #stainlesssteel #science
Now we’re cooking with gas. And, equally importantly, without! This is my new @hot_shot_ovens kiln, which is equipped with an argon inlet. Argon is a fairly heavy, inert gas, and injecting into the kiln will purge the oxygen out, which will permit me to heat treat stainless steel parts (i.e. knives) without oxidizing (i.e. ruining) them, and without individually foil-wrapping each one (which is the worst). Very excited! #heattreatment #heattreating #stainlesssteel #science
A sweet little piece I snagged for myself at Blade Show, by Curt @freehillblades . I just dig his lines, and I think sweet little knives are criminally under-appreciated. #collection #edcgear #koa #sanmai
A sweet little piece I snagged for myself at Blade Show, by Curt @freehillblades . I just dig his lines, and I think sweet little knives are criminally under-appreciated. #collection #edcgear #koa #sanmai
Kinda doing my thing here. A pack of slipjoint folders in AEB-L (stainless) in progress. My usual strategy when learning something new is: do it once under guidance, then do it once or twice on my own to make sure I’ve got it. Then dive in and do it 10+ times to really cement it in. I guarantee I’ll learn some things on this batch, and I’ll *almost* guarantee that I’ll end up scrapping a couple. #learning #craftsman #handmade #slipjoint #mastersmith
Kinda doing my thing here. A pack of slipjoint folders in AEB-L (stainless) in progress. My usual strategy when learning something new is: do it once under guidance, then do it once or twice on my own to make sure I’ve got it. Then dive in and do it 10+ times to really cement it in. I guarantee I’ll learn some things on this batch, and I’ll *almost* guarantee that I’ll end up scrapping a couple. #learning #craftsman #handmade #slipjoint #mastersmith
New compound-compound platen from @ameribrade ! They sent this one out to me for testing, so I’m going to check it out and see what I can do with it! I’m excited. Thanks guys. #2x72grinder #knifemaker #bladesmith #workshop
New compound-compound platen from @ameribrade ! They sent this one out to me for testing, so I’m going to check it out and see what I can do with it! I’m excited. Thanks guys. #2x72grinder #knifemaker #bladesmith #workshop
Another prototype (or really just an exercise/learning piece) slip joint folder, this one in 1095 and drey micarta with nickel silver pins. 3” scandi-ground blade, 7” overall. #slipjoint #handmade #edcgear #knifemaker
Another prototype (or really just an exercise/learning piece) slip joint folder, this one in 1095 and drey micarta with nickel silver pins. 3” scandi-ground blade, 7” overall. #slipjoint #handmade #edcgear #knifemaker
Slipjoint prototype #2! Stainless blade, spring, and liners, carbon fiber scales. I’m about at the point where I should be able to start making these available for purchase. Perhaps I’ll bring some with me to the Sunapee craft fair in August…? #slipjoint #camping #edcknives #handmade
Slipjoint prototype #2! Stainless blade, spring, and liners, carbon fiber scales. I’m about at the point where I should be able to start making these available for purchase. Perhaps I’ll bring some with me to the Sunapee craft fair in August…? #slipjoint #camping #edcknives #handmade
(SOLD) A 10” gyuto in very bold River of Fire high carbon damascus steel with black and pink g10, and black feathered maple. #cooking #chef #luxurykitchen #handmade
(SOLD) A 10” gyuto in very bold River of Fire high carbon damascus steel with black and pink g10, and black feathered maple. #cooking #chef #luxurykitchen #handmade
(SOLD) A custom 9” fillet knife. The blade is multi bar high carbon damascus steel, and the handle is dyed quilted maple from @mad_scientist_knife_scales with micarta and 18k gold accents #fishing #cooking #handmade #seafood
(SOLD) A custom 9” fillet knife. The blade is multi bar high carbon damascus steel, and the handle is dyed quilted maple from @mad_scientist_knife_scales with micarta and 18k gold accents #fishing #cooking #handmade #seafood
(SOLD) An 8” chef in low layer ladder and brown curly maple. Classic. #chef #cooking #kitchentools #handmade
(SOLD) An 8” chef in low layer ladder and brown curly maple. Classic. #chef #cooking #kitchentools #handmade
A custom order heading out the door. This is a fun one. River of fire + twist damascus, integral 5” blade, stabilized myrtle for the handle. #chef #cook #cooking #food
A custom order heading out the door. This is a fun one. River of fire + twist damascus, integral 5” blade, stabilized myrtle for the handle. #chef #cook #cooking #food
A custom trio. 8.5” chef, 8” boning, 3.5” paring in ~900 layer variegated twist, with micarta and some premium acacia burl from @greenberg_woods #cooking #kitchen #luxury #handmade
A custom trio. 8.5” chef, 8” boning, 3.5” paring in ~900 layer variegated twist, with micarta and some premium acacia burl from @greenberg_woods #cooking #kitchen #luxury #handmade
I sure wasn’t expecting that! I was given the Susie Gray Founder’s Award last night for my work and presentation here at the Smithsonian Craft Show. What an honor! Susie founded this show about 40 years ago, and went on to have close ties with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, which is of course near and dear to my heart. Her son Jeff presented the award to me last night in her honor. What a surprise! #craftshow #craft #finecraft #washingtondc
I sure wasn’t expecting that! I was given the Susie Gray Founder’s Award last night for my work and presentation here at the Smithsonian Craft Show. What an honor! Susie founded this show about 40 years ago, and went on to have close ties with the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, which is of course near and dear to my heart. Her son Jeff presented the award to me last night in her honor. What a surprise! #craftshow #craft #finecraft #washingtondc
The @smithsoniancraftshowsswc Smithsonian Craft Show has officially begun here in beautiful (hot) Washington DC. The marching band kickoff is a new one on me—and it seems likely that this is the first time a marching band has played the grand gallery at the National Building Museum—and what a way to start out with a bang! #craftshow #washingtondc #crafts #finecraft
The @smithsoniancraftshowsswc Smithsonian Craft Show has officially begun here in beautiful (hot) Washington DC. The marching band kickoff is a new one on me—and it seems likely that this is the first time a marching band has played the grand gallery at the National Building Museum—and what a way to start out with a bang! #craftshow #washingtondc #crafts #finecraft
AVAILABLE: “Fireburst” 9.5” gyuto in high carbon ‘Dragon’s Fire’ damascus and stabilized exhibition grade curly maple. This is not a small knife, but it is elegant, light, and lively. Send me a message for details. #chef #cooking #luxurykitchen #handmade
AVAILABLE: “Fireburst” 9.5” gyuto in high carbon ‘Dragon’s Fire’ damascus and stabilized exhibition grade curly maple. This is not a small knife, but it is elegant, light, and lively. Send me a message for details. #chef #cooking #luxurykitchen #handmade
SOLD: a 5.5” integral Bantam in River of Fire + Twist damascus and stabilized olive.
I’m all set up here at the Solvang Custom Knife Show @solvangcustomknifeshow and we are about ready to open! Wish me luck.
I’m all set up here at the Solvang Custom Knife Show @solvangcustomknifeshow and we are about ready to open! Wish me luck.
A 7” chef in my River of Fire + Twist high carbon damascus steel and stabilized curly maple. I will have this one with me at the Smithsonian Craft Show next month, though it is already spoken for; this one is destined for a three Michelin star kitchen once the show is over.
A 7” chef in my River of Fire + Twist high carbon damascus steel and stabilized curly maple. I will have this one with me at the Smithsonian Craft Show next month, though it is already spoken for; this one is destined for a three Michelin star kitchen once the show is over.
“Nemo,” an intrepid gentleman explorer’s dagger or by-knife. High carbon variegated twist damascus with sterling silver, ram’s horn, and malachite cabochons. I will have this with me at the Solvang show next week!
“Nemo,” an intrepid gentleman explorer’s dagger or by-knife. High carbon variegated twist damascus with sterling silver, ram’s horn, and malachite cabochons. I will have this with me at the Solvang show next week!