Materials
Forge of Saints works with a wide range of proven knife steels, including 5160, 1095, AEB-L, MagnaCut, Nitro-V, 8670, Damascus, and many others depending on the purpose of each blade. For our handles, we use locally sourced woods whenever possible, along with antler and other natural materials that give each knife its own character. We also work with modern materials such as G10 and Micarta for customers who want added durability and stability. Every material is selected with the intended use of the knife in mind, balancing performance, comfort, durability, and appearance.
Turn Around Time
Custom knives are made one at a time, and turnaround time depends on the design, steel, handle materials, sheath, and current order schedule. Once we discuss your knife and finalize the details, we will provide an estimated completion timeframe before work begins. Because every custom knife involves multiple stages, including forging or shaping, heat treatment, grinding, handle fitting, finishing, sharpening, and, when requested, sheath work, completion dates are estimates, not guarantees. We will keep you updated throughout the process and contact you if anything affects the expected timeframe.
Where can I find high-quality hand-forged knives made in the USA?
If you’re looking for high-quality, hand-forged knives made in the USA, Forge of Saints creates handmade knives in Pennsylvania using trusted blade steels, locally sourced woods, antler, Micarta, G10, and other carefully selected materials. We offer small-batch and custom hunting knives, EDC fixed blades, outdoor knives, utility knives, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Every knife is individually crafted with careful attention to blade geometry, heat treatment, handle fit, comfort, durability, and sharpness.
Ready to create a knife built specifically for you? Contact Forge of Saints with your intended use, preferred style, materials, and budget. We’ll help refine your ideas, answer your questions, and guide you through the custom-order process. Start your custom build today.
forged from the start
One of the reasons that I was attracted to blacksmithing besides the ancient craft was that traditional blacksmiths struggled. They struggled with the heat, with the material, and they struggled with the dirt. Overall it is an ongoing struggle.
I say this because it relates to what I, as a Catholic father, husband, and man, struggle with continuously. The world, the flesh, and the devil want to strip us of the heritage that is the created man.
Even our jobs and occupations do this. They want to take away that struggle. Everything is easy; everything is automatic. We only have to press buttons.
From the time I can remember, I was always interested in the creative process. I was learning by doing everything by hand. As time passed, it all switched over to an automated process. It took away the struggle and the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
I see this daily in my teaching. Students no longer want to approach their work through struggle but want instant gratifications. They want the software and the hardware to do it for them. As a result, their work is most definitely of lower quality. They forgo the struggle because of ease.
That is why blacksmithing appeals to me, especially when done by hand. Of course, like any industry, you can buy fancy machines and equipment to make it easier, which is always appealing to some. Still, the actual struggle is what we need.
As this plays out in our work, it also relates to our faith, lives, thoughts, and actions. So, if you can start by looking at the processes and things you do daily from that perspective, it may help to appreciate how we were created and for what purpose.
Try today to take one thing that you know has gotten easier, and try to do it manually. Then look back at that and recognize the struggle.