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1. S-Forged XL Chef
Ever feel like you need just a little more? This XL chefs knife features a 12+” blade with a performance boosting hollow forged cross section that eliminates food suction. Thin behind the edge with an S-forged cross section to minimize food suction. This one will be the highlight of all future gatherings. The full tang copper bolster imparts a confident feel, while the hidden tang adds comfort, ease of maintenance. Hand finished all around and a peened copper pin.
size: 12 1/4” blade / 17 7/16” overall / 2 7/8” @ heel
weight: 380 grams
blade: 410 stainless steel cladding, 26C3 carbon steel core
handle: stabilized Oak Burl (gift from N. Elizer, storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017), copper bolster & domed pin
$2500
2. White Water K-tip Gyuto
This versatile and 8 1/2” K-tip gyuto features slightly convex grind, thin behind the edge for excellent cutting performance and easy maintenance. Tapered full-tang construction provides balance and a confident feel in hand. As part of the Cask Strength series, this knife combines the ancient craft of laminated steel with the ethos of "leave it better than you found it" and a deep commitment to recycling. New life is given to reclaimed materials to to be passed on for generations.
size: 8 1/2” blade / 13 1/2” overall / 2 3/16” @ heel
weight: 226 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel
handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC), Epicurean cutting board (gift from Richlite), copper perimeter pins
$1600
3. Ripple Run K-tip Chef | Shanks Oak
This versatile 8 1/8” K-tip chef’s knife features a slightly convex grind, thin behind the edge for excellent cutting performance and easy maintenance. Tapered full-tang construction provides balance and a confident feel in hand. As part of the Cask Strength series, this knife combines the ancient craft of laminated steel with the ethos of "leave it better than you found it" and a deep commitment to recycling. New life is given to reclaimed materials to to be passed on for generations.
size: 8 1/8” blade / 13 3/16” overall / 2 1/16” @ heel
weight: 248 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel
handle: stabilized 700-year old Shanks Oak (gift from town) storm felled in Jonesborough, TN, copper hardware
$1500
4. Blue Water Chef
This versatile 8 3/4” chef’s knife features a slightly convex grind, thin behind the edge for excellent cutting performance and easy maintenance. Tapered full-tang construction provides balance and a confident feel in hand. Spine is textured and torched. As part of the Cask Strength series, this knife combines the ancient craft of laminated steel with the ethos of "leave it better than you found it" and a deep commitment to recycling. New life is given to reclaimed materials to to be passed on for generations.
size: 8 3/4” blade / 13 3/8” overall / 2” @ heel
weight: 204 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel
handle: stabilized Turkish walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL, thanks B. Hunter), copper hardware
$1575
5. Dancing Creek Chef
This versatile almost 9” chef’s knife features a slightly convex grind, thin behind the edge for excellent cutting performance and easy maintenance. Tapered full-tang construction provides balance and a confident feel in hand. Spine is textured and torched. As part of the Cask Strength series, this knife combines the ancient craft of laminated steel with the ethos of "leave it better than you found it" and a deep commitment to recycling. New life is given to reclaimed materials to to be passed on for generations.
size: 8 15/16” blade / 13 3/4” overall / 1 15/16” @ heel
weight: 220 grams
blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel
handle: stabilized ash burl, copper hardware
$1575
6. Blue Ridge Fillet
A compact, slightly flexible damascus fillet knife designed for precise butchery and detailed trimming. Its narrow profile, nimble blade, and secure full-tang handle provide essential control when navigating bones, joints, and tight contours.
The Topographic series is inspired by the southern Appalachian landscape we call home—shaped by water and time. Each knife records its forging, holding the marks of heat, pressure, and season.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 1/8” @ heel
weight: 142 grams
blade: shop made damascus steel from reclaimed 15n20 bandsaw & 1080 carbon steel, etched
handle: cocobolo, copper bolster & hardware
$875
7. Blue Ridge Fillet II
A compact, slightly flexible damascus fillet knife designed for precise butchery and detailed trimming. Its narrow profile, nimble blade, and secure full-tang handle provide essential control when navigating bones, joints, and tight contours.
The Topographic series is inspired by the southern Appalachian landscape we call home—shaped by water and time. Each knife records its forging, holding the marks of heat, pressure, and season.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 11” overall / 1 1/8” @ heel
weight: 136 grams
blade: shop made damascus steel from reclaimed 15n20 bandsaw & 1080 carbon steel, etched
handle: cocobolo, copper bolster & hardware
$875
8. Sill Branch Slicer | Sycamore
Our go-to during tomato season, this petite slicer is too versatile to be a one-season wonder. From tomatoes to steak and all the delicate cutting in between, it earns its spot in your kitchen. Tapered full-tang handle for comfort and control.
Inspired by the Southern Appalachians, the Topographic series reflects a landscape shaped by water and time. Each blade records the quiet story of its own genesis.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 1/8” @ heel
weight: 124 grams
blade: shop made damascus steel from reclaimed 15n20 bandsaw & 1080 carbon steel, etched
handle: stabilized sycamore (gift from J. Bills Unicoi, TN)
$825
9. Sill Branch Slicer | Gibson Guitars Maple
Our go-to during tomato season, this petite slicer is too versatile to be a one-season wonder. From tomatoes to steak and all the delicate cutting in between, it earns its spot in your kitchen. Tapered full-tang handle for comfort and control.
Inspired by the Southern Appalachians, the Topographic series reflects a landscape shaped by water and time. Each blade records the quiet story of its own genesis.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 11 1/4” overall / 1 3/16” @ heel
weight: 116 grams
blade: shop made damascus steel from reclaimed 15n20 bandsaw & 1080 carbon steel, etched
handle: stabilized Gibson guitars toasted maple (TN), black hardware
$825
10. Sill Branch Slicer | Irma Oak Burl
Our go-to during tomato season, this petite slicer is too versatile to be a one-season wonder. From tomatoes to steak and all the delicate cutting in between, it earns its spot in your kitchen. Tapered full-tang handle for comfort and control.
Inspired by the Southern Appalachians, the Topographic series reflects a landscape shaped by water and time. Each blade records the quiet story of its own genesis.
size: 5 7/8” blade / 10 1/4” overall / 1 1/16” @ heel
weight: 116 grams
blade: shop made damascus steel from reclaimed 15n20 bandsaw & 1080 carbon steel, etched
handle: stabilized Oak Burl (gift from N. Elizer, storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017), copper bolster & hardware
$875
11. Laminated Swoop Paring
Hand-forged laminated steel pairs a hardened carbon steel core with soft stainless cladding, boosting both edge performance and ease of maintenance. Finished with a full-tang handle and the natural character of layered steel.
size: 3 1/2” blade / 7 1/2” overall
weight: 64 grams
blade: 410 stainless over 26C3 carbon steel san mai laminate
handle: Cocobolo, bronze and black hardware
$625
12. Heritage Ambrosia Gyuto
This gyuto is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and tapered tang—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 8 1/2” blade / 13 3/4” overall / 1 7/8” @ heel
weight: 206 grams
blade: 1080 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Fairview, NC)
handle: stabilized Ambrosia maple (Asheville, NC), copper
$835
14. Heritage Blackwood French Chef
This French chef’s knife is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and tapered tang—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 9 1/4” blade / 14 3/4” overall / 1 15/16” @ heel
weight: 212 grams
blade: 1080 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Fairview, NC)
handle: African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory)
$900
15. Heritage Ash Burl Gyuto
This gyuto is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and tapered tang—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 8 1/4” blade / 13 1/4” overall / 2” @ heel
weight: 196 grams
blade: 1080 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Fairview, NC)
handle: stabilized ash burl, copper pins
$850
16. Heritage Shanks Oak Chef
This chefs knife is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and tapered tang—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 7” blade / 12 1/4” overall / 1 13/16” @ heel
weight: 176 grams
blade: 1080 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Fairview, NC)
handle: stabilized 700-year old Shanks Oak (gift from town) storm felled in Jonesborough, TN, copper pins
$690
17. Heritage Petit Gyuto
This petit gyuto is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and tapered tang—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 3/8” overall / 1 1/2” @ heel
weight: 138 grams
blade: 1080 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Fairview, NC)
handle: bocote, Epicurean cutting board (gift from Richlite), copper
$700
18. Heritage Upswept Chef | Blue Bone
This chefs knife is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a blue patina over a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and full tang construction—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 8” blade / 12 3/4” overall / 2” @ heel
weight: 250 grams
blade: 1095 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Charlotte, VT, gift from E. Cannizzaro), blue patina
handle: ivory g10, domed nickel silver pins
$875
19. Heritage Upswept Chef | Cocobolo & Oak
This chefs knife is hand-forged from 100+ year-old reclaimed carbon steel, giving old steel new life through ancient craft. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and full tang construction—a meeting of heritage and refinement.
size: 8” blade / 12 3/4” overall / 2” @ heel
weight: 214 grams
blade: 1095 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Charlotte, VT, gift from E. Cannizzaro)
handle: cocobolo, stabilized Oak Burl (gift from N. Elizer, storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017)
$865
20. Heritage K-tip S-grind Chef | Maple & Sycamore
Featuring a performance-driven S-grind geometry that dramatically reduces food suction, this chef’s knife pairs modern cutting performance with century-old reclaimed carbon steel. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and stout full-tang construction—a balance of heritage and function.
size: 6 7/8” blade / 11 7/8” overall / 1 7/8” @ heel
weight: 192 grams
blade: 1095 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Charlotte, VT, gift from E. Cannizzaro)
handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC), stabilized sycamore (gift from C. Buchanan, Jonesborough, TN)
$810
21. Heritage K-tip S-grind Chef | Gun Stock Walnut
Featuring a performance-driven S-grind geometry that dramatically reduces food suction, this chef’s knife pairs modern cutting performance with century-old reclaimed carbon steel. Finished with a silky satin polish, rounded spine, and stout full-tang construction—a balance of heritage and function.
size: 6 7/8” blade / 11 7/8” overall / 1 7/8” @ heel
weight: 192 grams
blade: 1095 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Charlotte, VT, gift from E. Cannizzaro)
handle: stabilized Turkish walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL, thanks B. Hunter), domed copper pins
$820
22. Heritage K-tip S-forged Chef | Ash Burl
Featuring a performance-driven S-forged geometry that dramatically reduces food suction, this chef’s knife pairs modern cutting performance with century-old reclaimed carbon steel. Finished with a durable kuroichi forged finish, rounded spine, and stout full-tang construction—a balance of heritage and function.
size: 6 7/8” blade / 11 7/8” overall / 1 7/8” @ heel
weight: 216 grams
blade: 1095 carbon steel, century+ old lumber mill saw (Charlotte, VT, gift from E. Cannizzaro)
handle: stabilized ash burl, domed copper pins
$820
23. Hellbender | Gibson Guitars Maple
Inspired by long days at the pristine waters along Tennessee’s Overmountain Victory Trail, this capable everyday carry disappears into the hand and is built to last generations. The hand-forged san mai blade pairs a high-carbon steel core with 410 stainless cladding for toughness and easy maintenance. It’s equally at home afield or around the fire and includes a right-handed Upland Leather sheath.
size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall
weight: 68 grams
blade: 410 stainless over carbon steel san mai laminate
handle: stabilized toasted Gibson guitars maple (TN), black hardware
$800
24. Hellbender | Maple Burl
Inspired by long days at the pristine waters along Tennessee’s Overmountain Victory Trail, this capable everyday carry disappears into the hand and is built to last generations. The hand-forged san mai blade pairs a high-carbon steel core with 410 stainless cladding for toughness and easy maintenance. It’s equally at home afield or around the fire and includes a right-handed Upland Leather sheath.
size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall
weight: 78 grams
blade: 410 stainless over carbon steel san mai laminate
handle: stabilized maple burl, domed copper pins
$900
25. Laurel Petty
Forged from timeless high-carbon steel and finished with an easy-to-maintain satin polish, the Laurel Petty is built for precision and versatility. Its subtly upswept tip offers excellent control for detailed protein work, while its versatile profile makes it equally suited for everyday prep. Thoughtfully balanced and versatile, it’s a knife you’ll reach for day after day.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 10 5/8” overall / 1 1/2” heel
weight: 146 grams
blade: forged classic 1075 carbon steel
handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC) & copper hardware
$710
26. Laurel Petty II
Forged from timeless high-carbon steel and finished with an easy-to-maintain satin polish, the Laurel Petty is built for precision and versatility. Its subtly upswept tip offers excellent control for detailed protein work, while its versatile profile makes it equally suited for everyday prep. Thoughtfully balanced and versatile, it’s a knife you’ll reach for day after day.
size: 6 1/4” blade / 10 5/8” overall / 1 1/2” heel
weight: 110 grams
blade: forged classic 1075 carbon steel
handle: cocobolo, black hardware
$620
27. Pratique
In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. With a satin finish and stout full-tang construction, this versatile large paring knife is ready for just about anything—from kitchen prep to the dinner table. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 4 3/4” blade / 8 3/4” overall
weight: 88g
blade: cold forged classic 1075 high carbon steel
handle: stabilized golden ash burl, copper
$500
28. K-tip Paring | NC Ambrosia Maple
Large and more stout than the granny paring, this full tang paring knife is sure to find utility in your kitchen and a place in your heart. Built for demanding kitchen work with refined performance.
size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall
weight: 54 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized ambrosia maple (Asheville, NC)
$305
29. K-tip Paring | Gibson Guitars Maple
Large and more stout than the granny paring, this full tang paring knife is sure to find utility in your kitchen and a place in your heart. Built for demanding kitchen work with refined performance. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall
weight: 58 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized Gibson guitars maple (TN)
$305
30. K-tip Paring | Oregon Myrtle
Large and more stout than the granny paring, this full tang paring knife is sure to find utility in your kitchen and a place in your heart. Built for demanding kitchen work with refined performance.
size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall
weight: 48 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized myrtle (gift from A. DeLisle) Oregon
$305
31. K-tip Paring | Gunstock Walnut
Large and more stout than the granny paring, this full tang paring knife is sure to find utility in your kitchen and a place in your heart. Built for demanding kitchen work with refined performance.
size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall
weight: 54 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized Turkish walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL, thanks B. Hunter)
$305
32. Granny Paring | Cocobolo
Originally a small paring knife I made for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “Granny Paring knife” because of how he used it, cradled in hand for deveining shrimp, coring strawberries etc. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and ready for your next paring adventure. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 70 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: cocobolo, copper
$375
33. Granny Paring | Spalted Maple
Originally a small paring knife I made for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “Granny Paring knife” because of how he used it, cradled in hand for deveining shrimp, coring strawberries etc. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and ready for your next paring adventure. (2 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 72 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC), copper
$375
34. Granny Paring | Oregon Myrtle
Originally a small paring knife I made for Chef Sean Brock, he coined it “Granny Paring knife” because of how he used it, cradled in hand for deveining shrimp, coring strawberries etc. Full tang, petite, razor sharp and ready for your next paring adventure. (3 available, actual knife may differ slightly from image)
size: 2 7/8” blade / 7” overall
weight: 37 grams
blade: reclaimed lumber mill band saw carbon steel, Wrens, GA
handle: stabilized myrtle (gift from A. DeLisle) Oregon
$275