FAQ
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Straight answers
Steel, lead times, sharpening, returns. If it isn't here, write to me and I'll answer it myself.
Orders & shipping
When will my knife ship?
In-stock pieces leave the shop within two to three business days. Made-to-order builds take 6–8 weeks, You'll get a note from me when yours goes on the bench and again when it ships.
Do you ship outside the US?
We do not ship outside the U.S as of now
Why did my item say sold out?
Most knives are one of a kind. When a piece sells, that exact knife is gone for good. Hit Notify Me on the product and you'll hear first when something similar comes up for purchase
Can I change or cancel an order?
If it hasn't shipped, yes — email me and I'll sort it. Once a custom build is started and the steel is committed and it can not be cancelled.
Steel & materials
What steel do you use?
We exclusively use CPM MagnaCut, as it's a high performance stainless steel. It was engineered to provide a near perfect balance of high toughness, excellent edge retention, and superior corrosion resistance than any other steel on the market.
Will Magnacut steel rust?
Yes, CPM Magancut can technically rust or stain under extreme conditions, but it is extraordinarily resistant to corrosion.
How hard are your blades?
Professionally heat treated to 60-62 HRC which is the sweet spot for a knife that gets used on animals and in camp.
What are the handles made of?
Each blade can be different, our customs are Stabilized burl woods, quarried truestone, different animal antler, horn, and bone and set with mosaic pins. Natural stock means the pattern on your knife exists on no other.
Our G10, Burlap and Carbon Fiber are for hard use pieces set with G10 pins or stainless steel bolts.
Care & sharpening
How do I sharpen it?
A well made sharpener A basic around 20 degrees per side, then a few passes on a strop. Magnacut steel comes back fast.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
No. Heat, detergent, and standing water will ruin the edge, the finish, and a natural handle. Hand wash, dry immediately.
How do I care for the leather sheath?
Keep it dry and give it a light conditioner once every couple months. Never store a knife in a wet sheath, leather holds moisture against the steel.
Custom builds
How does a custom build work?
You tell me the use, the blade design you want to go with. We will discuss in depth on the handle stock and any fine details you desire to be built into the blade.
I will get a quote together within a couple days. we take a $100 non refundable deposit, and it get's in line at the grinder.
Lead time is typically 8–12 weeks depending the time of year. Always feel free to send an email to see the wait time and get your build on the books.
Can you engrave or stamp a name?
Yes , a name, initials, a date or symbols/logos on the blade or the sheath.
Returns & warranty
What's the warranty?
Every blade is backed for life against defects in materials and workmanship. Use it hard, sharpen it, pass it down. If something goes wrong, send it back and we will make it right.
Can I return a knife?
Unused, unopened in-stock pieces can come back within 7 business days from official delivery date for a refund, less return shipping. Customs and engraved pieces are yours, they were built to your spec and can't be resold.
Do you sharpen or repair old knives?
I'll re-sharpen and re-finish any knife I made, for the cost of return shipping.
I do re handle work as well as long as the steel is still able to be used and worked on without being compromised by any of the finishing work I need to do to it for your desired outcome.
Care, in short
Keep it dry. Keep it oiled.
Steel asks for thirty seconds of attention. Give it that and it outlives you.
Commissions open · 8–12 week lead time
Build a one of a kind
Pick your Series, your handle material, your pins or bolts. We'll build it to your hand and stamp it with your name.