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Attention to detail matters. I’ve just sized down some 1-72 screws for a pair of folders I’m working on. The one on the left is .2375” long, an as-manufactured 1/4” screw. The one on the right has been sized down to .2465”, the maximum length allowable in my build. The additional length yields ~18% more thread engagement, which means a sturdier build overall. #attentiontodetail #detailsmatter #foldingknives #foldingknife

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AVAILABLE: A Trail Hawk in AEB-L stainless steel and curly maple. 4” blade, 8.5” overall. This model is designed as a real all-rounder for use in the field. Hiking, hunting, camping, yard work, etc.; just a lot of utility packed into one knife. This one features some grippy jimping along the spine and red G10 liners. Comes with a brown belt sheath. #handmadeknife #fieldknife #huntingseason #edcknives

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PODCAST! I am featured on the latest episode of the Crafted podcast, by Blister. You can find it on any podcast app (episode 128) or by visiting blisterreview.com. It’s a little over an hour long, and if you’ve ever wondered what I’m all about, this is not a bad way to get to know me a little better.

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SOLD: a Dart in New England Breeze stainless damascus and stabilized sycamore, with micarta and G10 accents. The blade is 4”, and the whole piece is 8.5”, with a D-shaped handle. The Dart lands somewhere between a paring knife and a petty chef. #kitchentools #kniferoll #foodie #gourmand

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SOLD: A 7” chef heading out the door this morning. The blade is 90 layer high carbon damascus, and the handle is stabilized gray curly maple with a micarta/g10 bolster. #chef #yeschef #culinary #finecooking #foodie

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AVAILABLE 8/21/26 - A Japanese inspired slicer in 250 layer high carbon ladder damascus. The blade is just under 10”, and the whole piece is just over 15”. The handle is mesquite, micarta, and g10. #luxurydining #highperformance #handmadeknife #masterbladesmith

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SOLD (08/21/26) - This knife features a ~4” blade in 200 layer high carbon ladder damascus, with stabilized curly maple and a micarta guard. The whole knife is about 8.5”. Send me a message if you’re interested. First come first served. #huntingknife #droppointhunter #handmadeknife #damascussteelknife

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AVAILABLE: A “Stub” in 45 layer high carbon Texas wind damascus and stabilized maple. #handmadeknife #customknife #damascussteelknife #outdoors

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Liner lock! I’ll have this with me at @leagueofnhcraftsmen annual fair at Mount sunapee August 1-9! Tent 6, 10a-5p daily.

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(AVAILABLE) - A 7” chef in AEB-L stainless steel and stabilized New Hampshire birch. This is a real workhouse, meant for everyday service in your kitchen. This is one of a limited selection of knives I’ll have with me at the @leagueofnhcraftsmen Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee August 1-9. I thought I’d share a few in advance for those of you who can’t make it in person. Please message me if you’re interested. First come, first served. #chefknife #nhfoodies #newhampshire #handmadegift

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SOLD: An 8” chef in Texas wind damascus and stabilized amboyna burl. #chefknife #handmade #handmadeknife #foodies

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Sneak peek: Metastrophe. A collaboration with @orinpachtdesigns

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It would be safe to say that I have been busy. In about a week and a half I’ll load in to my usual spot in Tent 6 at Mount Sunapee for the @leagueofnhcraftsmen Annual Craftsmen’s Fair. If you would like to see a selection of available work, there is no better opportunity than this. The fair runs from August 1-9, and I’ll be there daily from 10am-5pm. Come say hi! #craftshow #handmade #giftideas #foodies #huntingknives

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(SOLD) A 7” santoku in high carbon ladder damascus and stabilized curly maple. #santokuknife #luxurykitchen #foodies #handmadeknife

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Sharpening one knife is not a lot of work. Sharpening 70 knives is a lot of work.

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AVAILABLE: This is Mountain Shadow, an imposing, 39” sword. The 33” hollow/saber ground blade is made from 147,600 layer damascus steel, and the 6” hilt is blued steel and claro walnut with silver accents. The total weight is ~1260g, with a balance point about 7.5” in front of the guard. I call it a Nepalese cavalry saber because I based the blade on my style of kukri, but if we want to stick with historical typologies it is more properly a yataghan blade mounted in a kilij-esque hilt. Photo by Jocelyn @jfrasierphotography #handmadesword #swordcollector #swordcollection #swordsmith

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I’ve got something a little unusual on the bench... Stay tuned.

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Stacking them up like cord wood. This kind of production can mean only one thing: the @leagueofnhcraftsmen annual fair at Mount Sunapee is RIGHT around the corner. If you’re in New England and you’d like to see my work, there is no better opportunity than this event. I’ll be at the mountain from 10-5 daily between August 1 and 9, at my usual location in tent 6. Come say hi! #production #craftfair #newhampshire #newhampshirelife

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Learn about the process

Come take a peek behind the curtains and learn a little bit about the work that goes into my knives.

About Zack Jonas

I won’t bore you with my whole life story, but if you would like to know a little more about me, here’s the abridged version.