PREVIEW: Knives of Autumn
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1. Molten Mountain - Stainless Clad Chef
This material caught my eye over a decade ago and after learning to fuse and forge these two dissimilar materials under the tutelage of Bill Burke, I’ve fallen in love with the process as well. This k-tip chef is forged with high carbon steel sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds. Full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight. Features sycamore that I was processing in June 2024 when I clipped my hand on the bandsaw and beautiful spalted maple from Asheville with a bocote spacer.
size: 8” blade / 13 1/8” overall / 2 1/32” heel
weight: 206 grams
blade: 410 stainless steel, pure nickel and 80crv2 carbon steel
handle: spalted Maple (Asheville, NC), bocote, golden sycamore (Jonesborough, TN)
$1760
2. Clouds Above - Stainless Clad Chef
This material caught my eye over a decade ago and after learning to fuse and forge these two dissimilar materials under the tutelage of Bill Burke, I’ve fallen in love with the process as well. This k-tip chef is forged with high carbon steel sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds. Full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight. Features sycamore that I was processing in June 2024 when I clipped my hand on the bandsaw and beautiful spalted maple from Asheville with a bocote spacer.
size: 8” blade / 13 1/8” overall / 2 1/32” heel
weight: 206 grams
blade: 410 stainless steel, pure nickel and 80crv2 carbon steel
handle: Ash Burl, black Richlite spacer (Epicurean cutting boards), emerald micarta
$1760
3. Petals - Cask Strength Hybrid Chef
Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this versatile and large blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel into a single, homogeneous piece. Meticulously forged to keep the core steel centered, the high carbon working edge is protected under the labor intensive recycled cladding. The gyuto style blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight.
size: 7 1/4” blade / 12 1/4” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 187 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel, machine finish
handle: spalted Maple (Asheville, NC), bocote, golden sycamore (Jonesborough, TN)
$1875
4. Cold Front - Cask Strength Hybrid Chef
Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this versatile and large blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel into a single, homogeneous piece. Meticulously forged to keep the core steel centered, the high carbon working edge is protected under the labor intensive recycled cladding. The 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 confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight. Check out that honey gradient maple!
size: 7 1/4” blade / 12 1/4” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 187 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel, machine finish
handle: stabilized Gibson guitars maple (TN), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory)
$1875
5. Highland Clouds - Cask Strength Hybrid Chef
Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this versatile and large blade is made by fusing retired bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel into a single, homogeneous piece. Meticulously forged to keep the core steel centered, the high carbon working edge is protected under the labor intensive recycled cladding. The gyuto style blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while also shedding weight. Octagonal handle. The walnut on this handle is STUNNING.
size: 7 1/4” blade / 12 1/4” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 187 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel, machine finish
handle: Turkish walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), black hardware
$1875
6. Waterways - Damascus K-Tip Chef
The ambling creeks that nurture our landscape, trickle down from higher elevations, gaining force as they reach the lowlands. Coming from a blacksmith background, I find a lot of joy in the forging process and the risk/rewards of making my own materials from scratch and these early Autumn woods walks continue to feed my mind, body and spirit. 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 damascus series not only marks a point in time for me, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home. Hiking this unique terrain is nothing short of memorable, this first autumn as a family of four. Domed copper pin.
size: 6 3/8” blade / 11 1/2” overall / 2 3/4” heel
weight: 288 grams
blade: 15n20 & 1080 carbon steel - pattern welded damascus
handle: antiqued cherry burl (Athens, GA), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory)
$1385
7. Waterways - Damascus K-Tip Chef
The ambling creeks that nurture our landscape, trickle down from higher elevations, gaining force as they reach the lowlands. Coming from a blacksmith background, I find a lot of joy in the forging process and the risk/rewards of making my own materials from scratch and these early Autumn woods walks continue to feed my mind, body and spirit. 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 damascus series not only marks a point in time for me, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home. Hiking this unique terrain is nothing short of memorable, this first autumn as a family of four. Domed copper pin.
size: 6 3/8” blade / 11 1/2” overall / 2 3/4” heel
weight: 288 grams
blade: 15n20 & 1080 carbon steel - pattern welded damascus
handle: antiqued cherry burl (Athens, GA), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory)
$1385
8. Trout Chef
This popularly sized performance chefs knife features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 3/8” blade / 13 1/8” overall / 2” heel
weight: 182 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: spalted Maple (Asheville, NC), bocote, golden sycamore (Jonesborough, TN)
$995
9. Trout Chef - Oak Burl
This popularly sized performance chefs knife features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 3/8” blade / 13 1/8” overall / 2” heel
weight: 182 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), turquoise maple spacer
$995
10. Trout Chef
This popularly sized performance chefs knife features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 7 1/4” blade / 12 5/16” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 178 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: scorched Osage Orange, stabilized maple burl spacer, emerald micarta, copper
$865
11. Trout Chef
This popularly sized performance chefs knife features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 1/4” blade / 12 5/16” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 178 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: stabilized Gibson guitars maple (TN), stabilized ash burl spacer, natural micarta
$865
12. Trout Nakiri
This performance series nakiri features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 1/4” blade / 12 5/16” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 178 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: Ash burl, rosewood spacer (gift from Oliver Moss), deep purple micarta, copper
$1250
14. Trout Nakiri
This performance series nakiri features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 1/4” blade / 12 5/16” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 178 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: dyed Ash burl, dark denim micarta, African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), copper
$1250
15. Trout Nakiri
This performance series nakiri features a forge-textured spine with a durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch temper colors - a finish reminiscent of trout and heavily inspired by the rivers and creeks of beautiful east Tennessee. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin. 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 1/4” blade / 12 5/16” overall / 1 7/8” heel
weight: 178 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish
handle: redbud gift from D. Trent (Jonesborough, TN), moss green micarta, bone g10, nickel hardware
$1250
16. Bandsaw Nakiri I
The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being forged. The sturdy full tang construction is enhanced by a rounded, comfortable spine. Satin finishes all around. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/4” overall
weight: 174 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized walnut (gift from A. DeLisle, Oregon)
$885
17. Bandsaw Nakiri I
The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being forged. The sturdy full tang construction is enhanced by a rounded, comfortable spine. Stone washed blade.
size 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/4” overall
weight: 174 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized myrtle (gift from A. DeLisle, Oregon)
$885
18. Bronze Bone - Pablo Soto’s Petty
Pablo Soto of NOMA has found his most used knives are a petty and a slicer. Quite often, pettys are too small for detailed chopping or too short for slicing and slicers can be uncomfortably long during a busy service. I designed this for his detailed work like scoring squid, very thin slicing of preserved fruits or carving and slicing duck breast. This is my latest for the unofficial series of collaborative chef designs, and first within my Performance line. This particular release is inspired by the colors of lichen I find on walks in the woods around beautiful East Tennessee. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 7 1/4” blade / 11 3/4” overall / 1/2” heel
weight: 143 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, stonewash finish
handle: Bone g10, domed bronze hardware
$785
19. Hollow Heritage Chef
Coming from a blacksmith background, I find a lot of joy in the forging process. This blade is forged from century+ old lumber saw mill carbon steel that’s been chemically analyzed to insure proper heat treating. In order to prevent food from sticking, the upper 2/3s of this blade have a hollow forged in addition to retained forging texture and a black kuroichi finish for extra durability. This blade feels lighter than it looks, yet is made for heavy work.
size: 5 5/8” blade / 10 1/8” overall / 1 1/8” heel
weight: 98 grams
blade:
handle: Osage orange (Georgia), Richlight spacer, moss green micarta & g10 hardware
$475
20. Hollow Heritage Chef
Coming from a blacksmith background, I find a lot of joy in the forging process. This blade is forged from century+ old lumber saw mill carbon steel that’s been chemically analyzed to insure proper heat treating. In order to prevent food from sticking, the upper 2/3s of this blade have a hollow forged in addition to retained forging texture and a black kuroichi finish for extra durability. This blade feels lighter than it looks, yet is made for heavy work.
size: 5 1/2” blade / 10” overall / 1 3/16” heel
weight: 92 grams
blade: 26C3 carbon steel, machine finish
handle: African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), bronze spacer, cherry burl (Athens, GA)
$475
21. Wild Turkey Paring I
The oversized bolster on this damascus kitchen paring is inspired by one of my all time favorite pocket knives, the Kershaw Wild Turkey. The tapered full tang on this versatile, classic paring knife imparts a balanced yet stout feel. Deeply etched and brightly polished, the pattern in the blade will persist throughout the development of patina from use.
size: 3 7/8” blade / 8 1/8” overall
weight: 88 grams
blade: pattern welded high carbon damascus steel
handle: exhibition grade stabilized black ash burl, copper
$780
22. Wild Turkey Paring II
The oversized bolster on this damascus kitchen paring is inspired by one of my all time favorite pocket knives, the Kershaw Wild Turkey. The tapered full tang on this versatile, classic paring knife imparts a balanced yet stout feel. Deeply etched and brightly polished, the pattern in the blade will persist throughout the development of patina from use.
size: 3 7/8” blade / 8 1/8” overall
weight: 88 grams
blade: pattern welded high carbon damascus steel
handle: exhibition grade stabilized black ash burl, copper
$780
23. Charlton Paring I
Named for one of my earliest blacksmithing mentors, Charlton “Skeeter” Prather. This guy changed my life when he hired me at Mission San Luis and encouraged me to apply for scholarships. He encouraged me to ask questions and knock on doors “the worst they can say is no” he would tell me. I never called him Charlton, he insisted that everyone call him Skeeter, a nick name affectionately given to him as his choice of study in public health was the mosquito and the bug it carried, malaria. He tipped his hat and held doors and was in all respects, a true role model. Our time together is still cherished. He passed about 3 years ago. He was small in stature and his presence was humble, but he always left a positive and inspirational impression. In making this practically sized k-tip paring knife, I fused woodgrain carbon steel damascus over my favorite kitchen knife carbon steel for a blade that is as functional as it is beautiful. The fully tapered tang is dressed in a stunning piece of ash burl and a hefty copper bolster that will develop patina over time. Put this to use immediately or fawn over it until you’re ready.
size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall / 1 1/16” heel
weight: 93 grams
blade: pattern welded high carbon damascus steel over 26C3 carbon steel, hand finish
handle: black ash burl, copper hardware
$820
24. Charlton Paring II
Named for one of my earliest blacksmithing mentors, Charlton “Skeeter” Prather. This guy changed my life when he hired me at Mission San Luis and encouraged me to apply for scholarships. He encouraged me to ask questions and knock on doors “the worst they can say is no” he would tell me. I never called him Charlton, he insisted that everyone call him Skeeter, a nick name affectionately given to him as his choice of study in public health was the mosquito and the bug it carried, malaria. He tipped his hat and held doors and was in all respects, a true role model. Our time together is still cherished. He passed about 3 years ago. He was small in stature and his presence was humble, but he always left a positive and inspirational impression. In making this practically sized k-tip paring knife, I fused woodgrain carbon steel damascus over my favorite kitchen knife carbon steel for a blade that is as functional as it is beautiful. The fully tapered tang is dressed in a beautiful piece of toasted curly maple pulled from the stacks at Gibson Guitars. Put this to use immediately or fawn over it until you’re ready.
size: 3 5/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall / 1 1/16” heel
weight: 62 grams
blade: pattern welded high carbon damascus steel over 26C3 carbon steel, hand finish
handle: stabilized Gibson Guitars toasted curly maple (TN), black hardware
$745
25. Charlton Paring III
Named for one of my earliest blacksmithing mentors, Charlton “Skeeter” Prather. This guy changed my life when he hired me at Mission San Luis and encouraged me to apply for scholarships. He encouraged me to ask questions and knock on doors “the worst they can say is no” he would tell me. I never called him Charlton, he insisted that everyone call him Skeeter, a nick name affectionately given to him as his choice of study in public health was the mosquito and the bug it carried, malaria. He tipped his hat and held doors and was in all respects, a true role model. Our time together is still cherished. He passed about 3 years ago. He was small in stature and his presence was humble, but he always left a positive and inspirational impression. In making this practically sized k-tip paring knife, I fused woodgrain carbon steel damascus over my favorite kitchen knife carbon steel for a blade that is as functional as it is beautiful. The fully tapered tang is dressed in a gorgeous piece of stabilized, quarter sawn sycamore (from friend & neighbor Curtis Buchanan’s seat stash and the same stuff I was processing last June when I had my injury). Put this to use immediately or fawn over it until you’re ready.
size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 3/4” overall / 1 1/16” heel
weight: 76 grams
blade: pattern welded high carbon damascus steel over 26C3 carbon steel, hand finish
handle: sycamore, copper hardware
$745
26. Granny Paring Emerald Tiger
Originally a paring knife I got to make for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “the Granny Paring knife” because of the style of cutting he used it for. After the response to these in the Autumn sale of 2024, I decided to introduce the design to my Classic Collection, where I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and dressed to impress with bocote and an emerald burlap laminate. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 46 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: emerald burlap micarta, bocote, copper
$345
27. Granny Paring Pine & Bone
Originally a paring knife I got to make for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “the Granny Paring knife” because of the style of cutting he used it for. After the response to these in the Autumn sale of 2024, I decided to introduce the design to my Classic Collection, where I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and dressed to impress with stabilized 100+ year old pine flooring (from our home) and a bone burlap laminate. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 44 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: bone burlap micarta, stabilized century+ old heart pine flooring (Jonesborough, TN), bronze
$345
28. Richlite K-tip Paring
In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, k-tip, petite. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 3 1/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 46 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: black Richlite composite (Epicurian cutting boards are the same material)
$285
29. Granny Paring Emerald Tiger
Originally a paring knife I got to make for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “the Granny Paring knife” because of the style of cutting he used it for. After the response to these in the Autumn sale of 2024, I decided to introduce the design to my Classic Collection, where I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and dressed to impress with stabilized 100+ year old pine flooring (from our home) and a bone burlap laminate. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 44 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: emerald burlap micarta, bocote
$345
30. Granny Paring
Originally a paring knife I got to make for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “the Granny Paring knife” because of the style of cutting he used it for. After the response to these in the Autumn sale of 2024, I decided to introduce the design to my Classic Collection, where I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and dressed to impress with stabilized 100+ year old pine flooring (from our home) and a bone burlap laminate. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 3/4” blade / 7” overall
weight: 42 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: rosewood (gift from Oliver Moss), ash burl, nickel & copper hardware
$345
31. Granny Paring
Originally a paring knife I made for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “the Granny Paring knife” because of the style of cutting he used it for. After the response to these in the Autumn sale of 2024, I decided to introduce the design to my Classic Collection, where I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and dressed to impres.
size: 2 3/4” blade / 7” overall
weight: 44 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: cherry burl (Athens, GA), spalted maple (Asheville, NC), copper and black micarta hardware
$345
32. Bocote K-tip Paring
In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, k-tip, petite. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 3 1/4” blade / 7” overall
weight: 42 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: zebra wood (gift from A. DeLisle), copper
$285
33. Dogwood K-tip Paring
In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Full tang, k-tip, petite. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 3 1/4” blade / 7” overall
weight: 47 grams
blade: 15n20 carbon steel
handle: stabilized dogwood (Jefferson, GA), copper
$285
34. Lee's Table / Set of 6
Named for my wife who loves to seat people at her table and feed them heartfelt meals, these table knives are for you and your best friends and family. Fashioned from recycled industrial bandsaw steel from a family run lumber mill in central Georgia with full tang handles sculpted from African Blackwood (clarinet factory off cuts, Paris). Bronze code pins.
length: 5 1/8” blades / 9 3/4” overall
weight: 70 grams each
blades: recycled industrial bandsaw high carbon steel from lumber mill, central Georgia
handles: African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), bronze
$2700
35. Lee's Table / Set of 6
Named for my wife who loves to seat people at her table and feed them heartfelt meals, these table knives are for you and your best friends and family. Fashioned from recycled industrial bandsaw steel from a family run lumber mill in central Georgia with full tang handles sculpted from African Blackwood (clarinet factory off cuts, Paris). Bronze code pins.
length: 5 1/8” blades / 9 3/4” overall
weight: 66 grams each
blades: recycled industrial bandsaw high carbon steel from lumber mill, central Georgia
handles: Ash burl, bronze
$2700
36. Lee's Table / Set of 4
Named for my wife who loves to seat people at her table and feed them heartfelt meals, these table knives are for you and your best friends and family. Fashioned from recycled industrial bandsaw steel from a family run lumber mill in central Georgia with full tang handles sculpted from African Blackwood (clarinet factory off cuts, Paris). Bronze code pins.
length: 5 1/8” blades / 9 3/4” overall
weight: 60 grams each
blades: recycled industrial bandsaw high carbon steel from lumber mill, central Georgia
handles: walnut burl, copper
$1800