Hand made knives
All of my knives are hand made from start to finish, each one is unique as I feel that each knife should feel personal to the user of it, as I like to explore themes and styles I am sorting my knives into collections based around a particular material, shape or use.
Each blade is hand forged in a traditional coal fire and then heat treated for durability and efficiency at the task they need to do. Once the blade is forged I will look over the selection of woods and other materials and pick out what I feel goes with the shape and feel of the blade as well as what its intended use is.
All handle products are ethically sourced.
To purchase any of these knives or inquire about a commission please contact me at: beardedpigforge@outlook.com
Each blade is hand forged in a traditional coal fire and then heat treated for durability and efficiency at the task they need to do. Once the blade is forged I will look over the selection of woods and other materials and pick out what I feel goes with the shape and feel of the blade as well as what its intended use is.
All handle products are ethically sourced.
To purchase any of these knives or inquire about a commission please contact me at: beardedpigforge@outlook.com
Cimbrer Seax
After being a fan of Cimbrer bushcraft for many years I was delighted to see that Tom was looking for a knife maker for his seax design. After a discussion with him about what he wanted and going over the designs I made a couple of prototypes and got him to approve them before we offered them up for sale here.
The blades are forged from 5160 steel and feature a full tang construction, the oak handle is shaped by hand and then attached with brass pins. Each knife comes with a leather sheath made specifically for that knife and they are all hand cut and stitched.
Each one is hand forged and finished all by hand using British materials. The oak comes from the Kent and Surrey border whilst the leather for the sheaths comes from the Midlands, all steel is also rolled in the UK.
The blades are forged from 5160 steel and feature a full tang construction, the oak handle is shaped by hand and then attached with brass pins. Each knife comes with a leather sheath made specifically for that knife and they are all hand cut and stitched.
Each one is hand forged and finished all by hand using British materials. The oak comes from the Kent and Surrey border whilst the leather for the sheaths comes from the Midlands, all steel is also rolled in the UK.
Sgian dubhs
Chacate
Made with one of my favourite woods, chacate preto this Sgian dubh features a horn bolster and brass buttcap. |
Ebony
The dual tones of the ebony really set this piece apart, the deep line of the ebony is mirrored on both sides and complemented by the buffalo horn bolster and buttcap to really make the grain pop. |
Cooking and eating knives
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A key use and probably the oldest for knives is for cooking and eating. One of the many things I love about smithing is making things with a purpose, that have a use and that do that use well.
I put that thought into every knife I make but especially into knives for cooking and eating because I love to do both these things. |
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Pau rosa parring knife
Pau Rosa eating knife
Zebrano eating knife
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Chacate preto parring knife
Purple heart eating knife
Elm eating knife
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Camp knives
If there is a thing I love just as much as being at the forge its being out in the wilds, be that camping or hiking. When out in camp its always key to have a good knife, now I'm a firm believer in having the right tool for the right job so if I need an axe I will go grab an axe, however with that in mind I also know its not always feasible to have one with you so most of my camp knives are designed that they can be battoned through wood if needed and still hold a razor sharp edge for making feather sticks and any more delicate work needed around camp.
Chacate preto - SOLD
Black palmira - SOLD
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Chacate preto and paduak - SOLD
Wenge - SOLD
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Bowyers collectionThe bowyer collection is a set of practical bushcraft and craft knives inspired by woodsman and archers of years gone by. Each knife is hand forged and designed with practicality in mind as well as aesthetics, the handle of each knife is made from sustainable sourced English yew, a very popular wood for making longbows. All knives come with a wet molded leather sheath made unique to each blade for a snug fit.
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Bowyer straight back
12cm blade, 22cm total length, straight backed blade and slight curve on the handle with a palm swell. Handle is two scales of heartwood yew with a sapwood line at the bolster. Pinned twice with 5mm brass pins for strength and sculpted to fit the hand nicely. SOLD |
Bowyer paring
10cm blade, 20cm total length. Full tang construction with a slight curve for added usability and aesthetics. The handle is two scales of English yew pinned with 3mm brass pins. slightly flared at the base for grip and polished and oiled to bring out the beautiful colour of the yew. SOLD |
The Bowyers clip
12cm blade, 24cm total length. Hidden tang clip point blade. The handle is a solid piece of knotty English yew showing both sapwood and heartwood, polished and oiled to bring out the amazing grain. SOLD |
The Bowyers skinner
12cm blade, 24cm total length. Full tang clip point blade, with false edge. The handle is two bookmatched scales of knotty English yew , pinned in three places with 5mm brass, polished and oiled to bring out the amazing grain. SOLD |
Bowyer whittling knife
7cm blade hidden tang whittling knife, Tulip wood body with a yew accent. Ergonomically sculpted handle for comfort and usability. SOLD |
Bowyers deep belly whittler
8cm blade, hidden tang. Knotty yew body with a deep belly for added control, heavily sculpted for comfort and to allow pressure to be applied in many different angles. Knotty yew with a walnut bolster. SOLD |
Home grown Puukkos
This collection is inspired by the Finnish Puukko knife, they are a set of good all round basic belt knives for your usual small chores around camp or when out and about. I have taken a new style to the traditional feel of a Puukko and have gone for more nimble and ergonomic shapes. Each one is made out of a British grown wood and capped with either buffalo horn or elk bone to keep with the original feel of the carved Puukkos of Finland that often used these materials.
As with all my knives each one is hand sculpted to its shape and made from a high carbon steel that is hardened and tempered, each of these knives comes with a wet molded leather sheath unique to the knife.
As with all my knives each one is hand sculpted to its shape and made from a high carbon steel that is hardened and tempered, each of these knives comes with a wet molded leather sheath unique to the knife.
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Nimble Yew
10cm blade, 20cm total length, hidden tang. Made from English yew and buffalo horn this slim handled Puukko is great as a little utility knife or small whittler, sculpted with a thinner back end for greater control it fits perfectly in the hand. SOLD |
Deep oak
10cm blade, 20cm total length, hidden tang. Made from English oak and buffalo horn, this slightly curved handled knife is a good little all rounder. Deep set hand grooves allow for extra control but the sweep along the back keep it light and quick to use, the oak will only continue to pick up patina and its look will grow with use. SOLD |
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Bone of oak
10cm blade, 20cm total length, hidden tang. Made from English oak with an elk bone bolster this sculpted knife is perfect for use around the camp. The oak has been sculpted to take on the hinted appearance of bone and has deep sculpting for added control when using it. SOLD |
Capped beech
10cm blade, 20cm total length hidden tang. A turned spalted beech handle with deep lines for added grip and a deep finger groove for added control, the cap at the front is polished buffalo horn for added contrast with the light wood. SOLD |
