What Zay Knife is Right for you?
Japanese Inspired Kitchen Knife Set. Blades feature polished hamon lines. Made in 2020
Kitchen Knives
My hand forged kitchen knives are all made from extremely high quality high carbon steel. High carbon steel is a much higher quality steel for cutting tools. It can hold a much sharper edge, for much longer than stainless steels. The dark portion of the steel is actually the evidence that the blade was forged by hand! It is what the steel looks like right off the anvil. All of these handmade kitchen knives have the rough forge texture, and then become a highly polished and serviceable cutting tool. This is what I feel sets my knives apart from any others you’ll find!
Chefs knife, paring knife, clever, bread knife, fillet; I can make any knife you need!
Mosaic Damascus Steel Friction Folding Knife w/ Curly Maple Handle Scales
Friction Folding Pocket Knives
What makes these friction folding pocket knives unique is that there is no locking mechanism in the knife. Instead a tab is forged at the end of the blade, the tab is used to open the blade, and goes under your hand during use, so there is no chance of it closing during use.
The handles are made from forged steel, and encase the blade like a taco shell. I make a few variations, all blades are high carbon steel or damascus steel. I also decorate the forged handles with different chisels and texturing hammers, giving every handle is own unique look. I can also use my stabilized wood to make very thin handle scales that add a whole new level of detail to the knife.
The tab that is forged at the end of the blade actually doubles as a pocket clip! The clip is not like a traditional clip like most blades, it sits on top of the pocket, tucks the knife to the side of your pocket, but does not grip the knife to you pants with friction.
These knives are a fantastic choice to carry on a daily basis, they are slim, light, and easy to use.
Bowie Knife, with forged scroll guard, coffin style handle. Made in 2019
The Bowie Knife
Bowie knives are an American classic. Large blades generally made for all purpose, but with a combat element to them, with the back edge. I make these blades big and stylish. A great knife for the collection.
These knives are initially what made me want to start making knives. Too poor to afford one, so I figured ill make one!
Full tang utility knife, with filework on the spine. Tooled, and dyed leather sheath.
Utility Fix Blade Knives
Usually between 7-9in overall, with a 3-4in blade. These knives can be made in full tang or hidden tang. Forged from high carbon steel. A great choice for everyday carry with one of my leather sheaths. These knives are durable and hold a good edge that you can rely on.
Good choice for hunting, fishing, bushcraft, camping, and field work.