Here are a few pictures of the equipment and materials I use when making a knife. Just click on the photo for a larger view.

This is a photo of my knife shop. |

Examples of wood, bone, ivory, and mother of pearl that I use for handle material on my knives. |

Examples of Mokume and Damscus I use for bolsters and blades on my knives. |

Example of a partially completed knife. |

Mini mill/drill and a vertical disc grinder used for drilling holes and sanding parts. |

This is a surface grinder used to achieve a very flat and fine surface on metal parts. . |

This is a Badou BIII grinder that is used to grind and profile all the parts of a knife. it is also used to grind the blades for my knives. . |

This is a horizontal table grinder. It is used to grind radius curves on parts. This grinder was made by Rob Frink, of Beaumont Metal Works. |

This is the oven I use to heat treat knife blades. I also use it to heat color Damascus . |