mission statement

My mission is to build the highest quality handmade knives that hearken to yesteryear and have the modern flare of today.  I use cutting edge materials and design to place small pieces of art in the hands of knife enthusiasts.  Thus enabling them to reminisce of a time that was much simpler than today's fast paced lifestyle.

the PHILOSOPHY

I BUILD KNIVES FOR USE

Whether it's chopping wood for a shelter in the mountains or opening a package at home, I design my knives to perform a specific task. In my opinion knives are primarily made to cut and slice. They are not made to pry, scrape, or hammer. I tailor the geometry of each knife for what I believe it's primary function will be. It is up to the user to let common sense...

Jared oeser

Ever since a young age I have enjoyed and collected knives. After many years of using and collecting knives from various makers I felt it was time to start making them myself. I had a few goals when I started making knives. First, I would never call a knife finished until it looked and performed like a knife I would buy and keep. Second, I would...