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Custom cleaver in kydex, with blue stablized spalted maple burl

About Me

My name is Dave Halpin, I'm employed full time in the metal working and industrial supply field.  I'm also a full time Father of two boys, 11 and 15.   

 

When time allows, I make knives.  I don't have the time it takes to make large quantities, so I make one of a kind knives to the highest standard of quality I am capable of, and hope that eventually they will find an owner.   

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I start with raw steel and profile and grind all knives by hand,  I heat treat all of my own knives to exact manufacturer specifications, using a professional quality knife kiln.  

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In many cases I make my own handle materials, such as pine cone in resin, or stabilized wood/resin hybrid scales.  In other knives I prefer to use a synthetic material like G10 or Kirinite, both of which create a beautiful and durable handle, that will last the life of the knife as long as they are not abused. 

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Thank you for visiting.  

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Dave

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