On the subject of commissions.

Most items on this site can serve as examples of what I can make for you, though I am also happy to try new things, generally speaking, the only limiting factors are the level of quality you are expecting

If you would like to commission something, or to inquire about a purchase, contact me through the order form below.

Prices are based off of the specifics of the request.

I'm overworked right now and might take some time getting back to you.

Due to circumstances outside my control it is no longer worthwhile for me conducting business in the United States.

Pricing information on knives.

Knives have been my primary focus as a craftsman, and I consider myself to be a fairly good bladesmith.

My knives are better than anything you can get a Canadian Tire. But they are not masterpieces. If taken care of, they will serve you well and last a lifetime, If abused, they will break.

The price point for knives would be between 50-400 dollars. This depends on the specifics of the knife. A basic hunting knife with no bells or whistles is going to go for about $100.

A large hunting knife made from top quality steel and hilted with exotic hardwood and antler is obviously going to be worth more than a small knife made from mild steel. 

If $100 seems expensive, there are corners that can be cut to reduce prices. For example, using poorer steel or wood, or forgoing a certain level of polish.

By default these knives are sold without a sheath. Sheathes take time to make, and leather is expensive. With regards to a sheath, there are three options. The first, a simple soft leather sheath will cost only a few dollars. A wood cored leather wrapped scabbard will cost a few dollars more, and a thick leather sheath yet more. The price of the sheath is also based on the size and curvature of the blade. More curved blades are more difficult to make sheathes for. It will be in the ballpark of $30.

By default, the knives I make are made from carbon steel. Generally from a recycled mill file. Carbon steel has a number of advantages, strength, ease of manufacture, sharpness and ease of sharpening. The drawback is that it rusts if not taken care of. For hunting knives, etc, this is not an issue, but it can be a problem with cooking knives, for example when left overnight in a sink. This is why most cooking knives these days are made from stainless steel. I will not work with stainless steel as stainless steel can produce harmful vapors when heated, and I have no desire to risk heavy metal poisoning or cancer.

I can also cut cost by making knives from railroad spikes. These are a bit softer but also a bit tougher.

If you're feeling particularly cheap, I could also make a knife from mild steel, reducing the price by about a third. These are very soft and will require frequent sharpening but they are very easy to make.

By special request and for a small price increase I can make blades from spring steel. Spring steel is more durable and a bit more rust resistant than carbon steel, but it is also harder to work, more expensive and can't be made as sharp.

Damascus and pattern welded steel are within my ability, however, they are not recommended. These techniques take significantly more labour and skill. As such I will have to charge around twice as much as I would for a regular steel blade. Also, because of the amount of labour involved, I cannot make any guarantee of quality with these layered steel blades. To redo a few hours work because of a mistake is one thing, to redo a whole day's (or week's) work is another.