ABOUT PRODUCTION
How We Make
Our family has been making knives since 1998, so manufacturing has always been part of how we think about a product.
We stay involved as a knife moves through material selection, machining, heat treatment, assembly, finishing and inspection.
Steel & Heat Treatment
We choose the steel early because it affects the decisions that come after it.
Different steels respond differently to heat treatment. We consider the material and how the knife will be used, instead of relying on the steel name or hardness number alone.
Heat treatment is only part of the result. Blade geometry and finishing also affect how the knife cuts and feels in use.
Steel Selection
Steel is one of the first decisions we make when developing a knife. We look at what the knife is meant to do, how it will be carried, and what kind of maintenance makes sense for everyday use. From there, we decide on the heat treatment, blade geometry, and finish.
CNC Machining
Once the blade profile is set, the blanks are machined into shape. This is where dimensions on a drawing become real parts that have to fit together during assembly. We keep a close eye on the blade profile, hole locations, and other critical dimensions because small variations here tend to show up later. Getting those parts right early makes the rest of the process easier.
Heat Treatment
Heat treatment matches the steel and how the knife is intended to be used. We aim for a target hardness range, but the number alone isn't the whole story. The result still has to suit the blade geometry and the final edge. After heat treatment, we check blades before moving on to the next stage of production.
Primary Grind
The primary grind is where the blade starts to take its working geometry. Material is removed gradually while we watch the grind line, thickness, and symmetry from side to side. At this stage, we are not chasing the final edge yet. The goal is to get the blade geometry right before sharpening and finishing. Small differences here can be seen in the grind and felt when the knife is used.
Quality Control
We check parts throughout production instead of waiting until the knife is finished. At different stages, we look at dimensions, grind lines, surface condition, and fit. If something starts to fall outside tolerance, we can correct it before everything is assembled. The checks change as the part moves through production.
Assembly
Assembly is where separate parts finally have to work as one knife. On a folder, we pay attention to blade centering, pivot feel, lock engagement, hardware fit, and the action once everything is tightened down. Parts that look right on their own can feel different after assembly, so this stage often involves small adjustments before the knife moves on.