The knives I make
The knives I enjoy making are blades for the every day outdorsman. My favorite knives to make are hunting, tactical and Bowie knives. My knives are made from 1095 high carbon steel. They are hardened and heat treated. They have been thoroughly tested by myself.
The hunting knives I make are usually small every day carry size. I like to use hard wood like burl, oek and maple or other hard materials like G10 or Micarta. The blades are usually thicker than other knives I make. And they are designed to fit the hand comfortably.
My tactical knives are a bit different. They are usually light weight and have a thinner edge. They are not as comfortable as some but they are still insanely cool. Some knives have fullers or a clip. The fuller is the dished out line above the bevel. The clip is the small bevel on the top.
Bowie knives are a bit on the heavy side but still light enough to be comfortable for the big blades that they are. They usually have a nice wooden or resin handle. Some knives have a satin finish on the blade, and some are acid etched. As with all my other blades, I get them razor sharp.
The steel I use is 1095, which is a high carbon steel. I harden it which means it has been heated up to about two thousand degrees and then quenched in oil. For the hardening process I put it in my moms nice new oven and set the time for two cycles of two hours at three hundred and twenty five degrees. I say two cycles because you have to let it cool down in between cycles.
For the durability test, I slice through paper and then chop through a two by four twice. Then I see if it still shaves hair except I don’t have any hair on my arms to test it on any more. I still have my leg hair though!
The prices of my knives are based on how much time goes into the build and what materials I use. No matter which style of knife I make, I’m always inspired by many other knife makers. They push me to keep going, to try new things, and to invest time and effort into making great knives for you. I continue to hone my craft, slow things down, and look for flaws to fix in my blades. I have big hopes for being the youngest journeyman and mastersmith in the world. It takes a lot of effort but I’m hoping, with your support, I will be able to accomplish this dream of mine.
Thank you for supporting my small business.
— Emmett