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Maple Buffalo Skinner (Fusion Mount)
This clay tempered blade was hand forged from a sawmill blade. The natural texture from fire and hammer marks have been left on the surface of the blade. The shape draws inspiration from the lines of a classic clip point and the deep belly of a buffalo skinner. A fusion mount, the handle is constructed…
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Arbutus Camp Knife
This hefty camp knife is crafted in a traditional manner, hand forged from a Model T leaf spring, clay tempered, and finished with hand filing. The integral guard with finger grip allows the hand to shift forwards for more delicate work, or remain back for more aggressive cutting tasks. The convex edge can handle tough…
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ToraSaya – Tigerwood Kotanto
This is the result of a collaborative project with James Oliver. James did all the woodwork on this piece and created the matching stand and Nootka Cypress storage box. The clay tempered blade was hand forged from a cultivator tine that was chisel cut into strips as part of a demo at the French Creek…
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Desert Ironwood Skinner
This project began with a knife designed similarly to a classic Russell knife and included some modifications such as a deeper and more even belly curve, and a higher, thinner bevel, as specified by the client. The raw material was a section of a huge bandsaw blade, 12″ wide, double edged, that would have run…
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Blacksmith’s Knives from Logging Steel and Rawhide
This type of integral design is based on a traditional companion knife made by blacksmiths in the previous century. The clay tempered blades were hand forged from a length of high carbon spring steel rod. The natural textures of the fire and hammer create the finished surfaces of the blade and handle. Material: Reclaimed logging…
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Ulu Skinner Blade
This knife was a collaboration with Coastal Carvings artist Jeremy Humpherville who designed the unique shape based on a traditional ulu pattern. Jeremy has been saving a very special piece of walrus tusk which will be used for the handle. See more photos of the finished work. Forged from a reclaimed antique Model T leaf…
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Oak Nakiri
A charred Oak handle gives a rich patinated look to this compact vegetable slicer with hammer textured finish and inaka styling.
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Walnut Houchou
A reclaimed harrow tooth combined with walnut and hand hammered copper to create a utility knife with Japanese style mounting. One of a pair designed in collaboration with a Japanese collector, this piece has been forged and shaped from entirely reclaimed materials and is mounted in the traditional Japanese manner using only a single bamboo…
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Woodlands Bent Knife
An experimental rawhide wrapped version of a traditional Woodlands bent knife for carving paddles and canoe components. This is a one-handed draw knife based on the woodlands crooked knife design and construction. The knife is gripped palm up with the thumb resting along the crooked part of the handle, blade facing the user with flat…
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Elk Drop Point Hunter
An early piece revisited and naturally refinished; hammer-finished reclaimed steel, elk antler, and hand-tanned deer hide trim. For those interested in collecting an earlier work, this is new old stock; one of my few remaining “first round” pieces now refinished and available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards the expense of setting up the new…
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Integral Ring Knife
An early piece revisited; a traditional patterned small companion knife made from a piece of reclaimed agricultural tool steel. For those interested in collecting an earlier work, this is new old stock; one of my few remaining “first round” pieces still available for purchase. Proceeds will go towards the expense of setting up the new…
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Handcrafted Knives
Inspired by the Japanese art of swordsmithing, Dave began making knives in 1990. His approach brings together a fusion of cultural and artistic styles from his experiences in Africa, North America, and Asia. Highlighting the potential for creative transformation in discarded objects, most of his raw material is sourced from worn out tools, farm machinery,…
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Mini Brass & Ebony Spring Folder
This began as a prototype and was my first attempt at a folding knife. Due to the small size of the piece I opted for a spring-tension lock system rather than an actual lock. This is quite a bit more complex than a friction folder and was a good challenge to take on. The shape…
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Linen Micarta Integral
*UPDATE* this knife was stolen from our vehicle January 19, 2018. If seen or found on the market please notify, collect payment, or return to its original home. I made this knife in 1996 at the age of 18. I wanted to continue to develop my integral survival-style camp knife pattern with this piece. The…
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Pakkawood Clip Point
Reclaimed agricultural steel, a fused bronze guard pattern, and multi-colour hardwood laminate. The shape is based on a traditional design for an all-purpose companion knife. It is large enough to meet most tasks while eliminating excess weight and bulk. The full hidden tang blade was forged from a piece of high carbon agricultural spring steel…