Heartwood Forge Sale - August 7, 2023

1. Artisan K-Tip

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials is always a goal of mine and this material is quickly becoming a favorite to create and work with in my shop. Bourbon barrel straps are fused together & laminated to high carbon, performance cutlery steel. This 8” k-tip blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 8” blade / 13 1/8” overall

• weight: 206 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 high carbon steel (imported)

• handle: Yellow Cedar Burl (Canada) / Sycamore (Asheville, NC) / Copper

• $1925

2. Artisan Gyuto

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials is always a goal of mine and this material is quickly becoming a favorite to create and work with in my shop. Bourbon barrel straps are fused together & laminated to high carbon, performance cutlery steel. This 7 3/4” blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 7 3/4” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 192 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 high carbon steel (imported)

• handle: Snakewood (gift) / burlap & bronze spacer

• $1850

3. Artisan Nakiri

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials is always a goal of mine. Bourbon barrel strap are cut and layered with nickel and then fused together before being laminated to recycled high carbon steel. The working edge is a high performance steel while this knife gets it looks from labor intensive recycled cladding. The 7 1/2” blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 7 1/2” blade / 12 1/2” overall

• weight: 222 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Ironwood (Arizona) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France) / Bronze

• $2450

4. Artisan S-Grind Gyuto

This hybrid style blade was forged using one of my favorite techniques, san mai, which translates loosely from Japanese as “three flat things.” Laminated with love by hand in my shop. Just over 8”, this blade features a fun using, S-grind that is thin behind the edge. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort, appeal and ease of maintenance while shedding weight. Extra deep blade and larger handle make this a real workhorse of a smaller blade.

• size: 8 1/4” blade / 13 5/8” overall

• weight: 200 grams

• blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN) / 52100 high carbon steel (roller bearing, Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Turkish Walnut (shotgun stock, Selma, AL) / Burlap & Bronze Spacer

• $1670

5. Artisan Fillet / Carving / Trimming

Forged from contrasting high carbon steel alloys. This this fillet knife features tapered full tang and symmetrical, slightly convex grinds that are thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. Stout, classic, workhorse.

• size: 7 5/8” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 158 grams

• blade: mid layer carbon steel damascus

• handle: Spalted Maple (Asheville, NC) / Leopardwood (gift)

• $1150

6. Artisan Chef

I’ve always enjoyed the simple purity of forging a piece of 2000 degree steel into a chefs knife using a hammer and anvil. Ideas, shapes and lines evolve and present themselves with each hammer blow. The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home. The full tapered tang imparts a well balanced yet stout and timeless feel.

• size: 9 1/4” blade / 14 7/8” overall

• weight: 228 grams

• blade: topographic foothill pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Leopardwood (gift) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $1795

7. Artisan Bird & Trout - Bourbon

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 4 1/2” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 76 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017)

• $895

8. Artisan Everything - Bourbon

Like an everything bagel, what else could one possibly want? Perfect for your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 4” blade / 7 3/4” overall

• weight: 72 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Amboyna Burl (gift)

• $935

9. Artisan Everything II - Boubon

Like an everything bagel, what else could one possibly want? Perfect for your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 4” blade / 7 3/4” overall

• weight: 80 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Yellow Cedar burl (Canada)

• $935

10. Tennessee Toothpick - Bourbon

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 94 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $1150

11. Artisan Bird & Trout- Stainless

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from recycled steels (semi truck bumper and roller bearing!) with a leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 4 1/2” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 88 grams

• blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017)

• $815

12. Artisan Everything - Stainless

Like an everything bagel, what else could one possibly want? Perfect for your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from recycled steels (semi truck bumper and roller bearing!) with a leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3 3/4” blade / 7 1/2” overall

• weight: 68 grams

• blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Amboyna Burl (gift)

• $795

14. Tennessee Toothpick- Stainless

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from recycled steels (semi truck bumper and roller bearing!) with a right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 94 grams

• blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Yellow Cedar burl (Canada)

• $900

15. Heritage Eurochef

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable and polished spine.

• size 6 3/8” blade / 10 7/8” overall

• weight: 118 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $885

16. Heritage Santo-Chef

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable and polished spine.

• size: 6 3/8” blade / 11 1/4” overall

• weight: 142 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $775

17. Heritage Gyuto

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable and polished spine.

• size: 8” blade / 13 3/4” overall

• weight: 192 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $945

18. Heritage Eurochef II

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable and polished spine.

• size: 8 1/4” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 172 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $865

19. Heritage Sujihiki Slicer

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable and polished spine.

• size: 8 1/2” blade / 13 3/8” overall

• weight: 140 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $975

28. Classic Petty I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This petty has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 120 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted Maple (Asheville, NC) / Mossy maple (Asheville, NC)

• $745

29. Classic Petty II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This petty has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 114 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Padauk (Pallet dunnage)

• $675

30. Classic Petty III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This petty has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 118 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized blue-smoke Maple (Asheville, NC)

• $675

31. Laminated Paring I

Ever since I learned about san mai, or laminated steel, I’ve loved how much sense it makes. The soft stainless cladding protects the hard carbon steel core both from rusting and from breaking, allowing me to push the cutting edge to a high level of hardness. Because the outside material is soft, future thinning of the blade is less time consuming. Furthermore, it’s beautiful and unique.

• size: 4 3/8” blade / 8 5/8” overall

• weight: 58 grams

• blade: blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Mesquite (Arizona)

• $600

32. Laminated Paring II

Ever since I learned about san mai, or laminated steel, I’ve loved how much sense it makes. The soft stainless cladding protects the hard carbon steel core both from rusting and from breaking, allowing me to push the cutting edge to a high level of hardness. Because the outside material is soft, future thinning of the blade is less time consuming. Furthermore, it’s beautiful and unique.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 68 grams

• blade: blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Spalted Maple (Asheville, NC)

• $600

33. Laminated Paring III

Ever since I learned about san mai, or laminated steel, I’ve loved how much sense it makes. The soft stainless cladding protects the hard carbon steel core both from rusting and from breaking, allowing me to push the cutting edge to a high level of hardness. Because the outside material is soft, future thinning of the blade is less time consuming. Furthermore, it’s beautiful and unique.

• size: 4 1/2” blade / 8 3/8” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $635

34. Laminated Paring IV

Ever since I learned about san mai, or laminated steel, I’ve loved how much sense it makes. The soft stainless cladding protects the hard carbon steel core both from rusting and from breaking, allowing me to push the cutting edge to a high level of hardness. Because the outside material is soft, future thinning of the blade is less time consuming. Furthermore, it’s beautiful and unique.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 74 grams

• blade: blade: stainless steel (semi truck bumper, Johnson City, TN), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017) / Copper

• $650

35. Classic Bird & Trout I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This bird & trout has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 4 1/2” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 66 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France) / Nickel

• $395

36. Classic Bird & Trout II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This bird & trout has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/8” overall

• weight: 58 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France) / Copper

• $375

37. Classic Bird & Trout III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This bird & trout has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 4 1/4” blade / 8 3/8” overall

• weight: 60 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted Maple (Asheville, NC) / Copper

• $375

38. Classic Pratique I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 66 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $550

39. Classic Pratique II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Sycamore (Asheville, NC) / spalted Maple (Asheville, NC)

• $550

40. Classic Pratique III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 62 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Mesquite burl (Arizona) / Maple (Asheville, NC)

• $550

41. Classic Pratique IV

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 68 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood burl (Arizona) / Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $550

42. Classic Pratique V

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 70 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $550

43. Classic Pratique VI

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 70 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: Oak (Asheville, NC) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $550

44. Classic Paring I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 44 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Maple burl

• $365

45. Classic Paring II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 50 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized tie-dye Birch burl

• $365

46. Classic Paring III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 48 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized tie-dye Birch burl

• $365

47. Classic Paring IV

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 50 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $435

48. Classic Paring V

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $435

49. Classic Paring VI

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 48 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Sycamore (Asheville, NC) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $435