Common Questions

What is the Warranty?
Our knives are guaranteed for as long as you own them. The warranty covers the blade and handle from breakage under normal use. Sheaths are not included in our guarantee, as leather is an organic substance that can mildew, be cut, become dry, and crack. The warranty Registration must be completed to activate the lifetime warranty.

How Do I Take Care of the Blade?
Steel, even the stainless ones like 440C and CPM S30V, can tarnish and rust if the blade is left coated with an acidic or corrosive element like blood. After use, we recommend a thorough cleaning with soap and water. Dry the knife and then coat with oil for a complete protective shield against staining and to prevent corrosive edge dulling.

How Do I Care for the Leather Sheath?
Our sheaths are made using vegetable tanned, oiled, split-grained American cowhide leather. Cleaning and Preserving: Dipping the sheaths in a mixture of 20% warm saddle oil to 80% beeswax will coat the inside and outside, and seal the pores of the leather. After dipping in the warm solution, wipe the sheath down, rubbing off the excess coating. This is an excellent method to help waterproof the leather. Be careful in oiling the leather sheath without a wax in the solution as oil will soften the leather to a point that it can lose its molded shape. If your sheath becomes wet, do not dry it over a hot surface. This will cause the leather to become hard and brittle. Allow the sheath to dry slowly in a warm, dry room. Always remove your knives from wet sheaths while drying.

What Handle Materials Are Available?
We use a variety of handle materials. They include genuine stag, Santoprene TM/Suregrip, and G10. The stag has been stabilized to resist moisture; however, you can help maintain the beauty of stag by keeping it clean, and coated with either baby oil or coconut oil. Synthetic handle materials simply require to be kept clean and dry, to protect the steel underneath.

What Steels Are Used for the Knives?
We use a variety of steels. Selection depends on the knife’s primary use. For example, we like American D2 tool steel for many knives, especially those that are more likely to be subjected to high impacts along the cutting edge. D2 is very popular with custom knife makers. Regardless of the steel type, if you use common sense and keep the knife clean, oiled, and razor sharp, it will always perform perfectly and look good for years to come. See the Steels we use.