The short answer? Anywhere from $100-$10,000 or more. A look through my work will help to give you some sense of my pricing. The price of any given knife is based primarily on the labor involved in producing it, and that can vary dramatically as the parameters of a project shift, often in ways that are not at first obvious
DO YOU PROVIDE A WARRANTY FOR YOUR WORK?
I take great pride in my work, and I build my knives to last for generations. If you manage to break one, it probably I haven’t done my job properly. Should this ever come to pass, please reach out to me here so that I can make arrangements to repair or replace your knife.
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY CUSTOM KNIFE?
Caring for your custom knife is simple: Wash & dry the blade after each use. Oil the blade periodically to protect it from ambient moisture/humidity (which can lead to rust). Mineral oil is my top recommendation. As the handle’s finish dulls, apply a new coat of polymerizing oil. Boiled linseed oil is a good choice, or Danish oil. Follow the instructions on the package.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF DAMASCUS STEEL?
Simply put, the striking aesthetics of damascus steel are its only real advantage in a modern context. The techniques for producing damascus date back to a time when high quality blade steel was scarce; smiths used to combine two or more alloys in order to stretch the valuable material further. As with many things, experimentation led to mastery, and smiths began to experiment enthusiastically with pattern, as well as performance. Modern steel production has come a long way, and good steel is plentiful; these days, the main advantage is its unique, exotic appearance.
