Patton knives we make various handmade knives such as fighting, Hand-Forged/Damascus,hunting and utility We build quality custom handmade knives (and swords and daggers, too), both by stock removal and by forging. We also forge our own Damascus steel. Every detail of the knife's construction and finishing is performed by us, by hand and in our shop. This includes that hotly debated, but most essential and important element of heat-treating. Our tooling is not sophisticated by today's standards. We use belt sanders, band saws, drill presses and many common tools, and mini-mill. But, for the most part, our approach is relatively low tech. The hands-on nature of our work is a source of pride to us, as well as our many valued customers. We have always offered a variety of both user-oriented knives and higher-end, collectable types of pieces, and now our work covers an even broader perspective. In 1999, we started hand forging blades and forging our own Damascus. In 2000, we started making swords, both carbon steel and Damascus. During this same period, we have been exploring the intricacies of grain structure development and pattern banding in high carbon steels. We're also refining our finishing techniques that highlight these phenomenon. We have learned the use of clay and water quenching techniques producing a more traditional Japanese style Hamon. Combining these last two elements is producing some truly unique blade finishes, and I'm finding it to be an exciting prospect for future work.Our standard line of working knives are typically done in ATS-34 stainless, with full-tangs and select wood burls. We also offer stag, bone, mammoth ivory and other natural materials. Synthetic materials, such as micarta and G-10, are used when extreme-use and durability is required. High Carbon steel and Damascus are frequently requested on these knives, which we are glad to work with. Our award winning line includes folders, and historically inspired pieces from the Searles Bowie to daggers, broadswords and rapiers. We proudly offer a broad spectrum of designs built with care and an eye for detail and aesthetic appeal.