Heartwood Forge Sale - February 10, 2024

1. Silver Lining - Artisan Nakiri

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials is always a goal of mine. Bourbon barrel bands are cut, layered with nickel and fused to recycled high carbon steel. The working edge is a high performance steel while this knife gets it looks from labor intensive recycled cladding. The 6 1/2” blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight. Do you see the clouds?

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 3/4” overall / 2 1/8” @ heel

• weight: 167 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL)

• handle: Thuya burl (cutoff from mill in Morocco that processes Aston Martin & Rolls Royce dash boards) / Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France) / Bourbon barrel oak stave (Bardstown, KY)

• $1765

2. Holler Damascus - Integral EuroChef

Forged with lots of love and joy - creating a fingerprint pattern with steel serves to be an incredibly joyful experience. It’s a light hearted day in the shop when I make this steel - repetitious, but random cutting, welding and forging. The pattern creates itself and is impossible to replicate. Once the steel has been created, it’s carefully forged to shape, drawing out the deep, thin blade without damaging the bolster. This blade represents the culmination of my studies with both masters, Bill Burke & Jason Knight. Bill taught me the art of damascus while Jason taught me the art of the integral. Thanks guys!

• length: 7” blade / 12 1/8” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 170 grams

• blade: fingerprint damascus, 1084 & 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Cherry burl (Athens, GA) & Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $1645

3. Feather Chef I - Drop point

Forged with love and a healthy dose of anxiety - this is a favorite pattern of mine. It’s rewarding work to develop the pattern by repetitious cutting, welding and forging. But it’s really the last step that gets me, taking a billet of steel that I have meticulously forged and splitting it down the middle to drag the pattern before fusing it back together with hammer and anvil, creating the unmistakable feather pattern. The pattern on the blade is in the steel itself and will persist through use and patina.

This 8 3/4” chef blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The hidden tang adds comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 8 3/4” blade / 14 1/4” overall / 2 1/8” @ heel

• weight: 206 grams

• blade: feather pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Charred Cherry Burl (Athens, GA) & Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $2235

4. Feather Chef II - Gyuto

Forged with love and a healthy dose of anxiety - this is a favorite pattern of mine. It’s rewarding work to develop the pattern by repetitious cutting, welding and forging. But it’s really the last step that gets me, taking a billet of steel that I have meticulously forged and splitting it down the middle to drag the pattern before fusing it back together with hammer and anvil, creating the unmistakable feather pattern. The pattern on the blade is in the steel itself and will persist through use and patina.

This 8 3/8” chef blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The hidden tang adds comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 8 3/8” blade / 14” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 181 grams

• blade: feather pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Charred Cherry Burl (Athens, GA) & Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $2120

5. Feather Chef III - Gyuto

Forged with love and a healthy dose of anxiety - this is a favorite pattern of mine. It’s rewarding work to develop the pattern by repetitious cutting, welding and forging. But it’s really the last step that gets me, taking a billet of steel that I have meticulously forged and splitting it down the middle to drag the pattern before fusing it back together with hammer and anvil, creating the unmistakable feather pattern. The pattern on the blade is in the steel itself and will persist through use and patina.

This 8 1/4” chef blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The hidden tang adds comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 8 1/4” blade / 13 5/8” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 177 grams

• blade: feather pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Charred Cherry Burl (Athens, GA) & Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $2100

6. Feather Chef IV - Walnut

Forged with lots of love and a healthy dose of anxiety - this is a favorite pattern of mine. It’s rewarding work to develop the pattern by repetitious cutting, welding and forging. But it’s really the last step that gets me, taking a billet of steel that I have meticulously forged and splitting it down the middle to drag the pattern before fusing it back together with hammer and anvil, creating the unmistakable feather pattern. The pattern on the blade is in the steel itself and will persist through use and patina.

This 7 3/8” chef blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 7 3/8” blade / 12 1/8” overall / 2” @ heel

• weight: 168 grams

• blade: feather pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Turkish Walnut (gun stock, Selma, AL), century old heart pine flooring (Jonesborough, TN) & Spalted maple (Asheville, NC)

• $1885

7. Feather Petty - Spalted Maple

Forged with lots of love and a healthy dose of anxiety - this is a favorite pattern of mine. It’s rewarding work to develop the pattern by repetitious cutting, welding and forging. But it’s really the last step that gets me, taking a billet of steel that I have meticulously forged and splitting it down the middle to drag the pattern before fusing it back together with hammer and anvil, creating the unmistakable feather pattern. The pattern on the blade is in the steel itself and will persist through use and patina.

This 6 1/4” petty blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. The full tang bolster imparts a stout feel while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort and ease of maintenance while shedding weight.

• size: 6 1/4” blade / 11 1/2” overall / 1 3/8” @ heel

• weight: 128 grams

• blade: feather pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Spalted maple (Asheville, NC) & Blackwood (clarinet factory, Paris, France)

• $1145

8. Roan High Bluff - Heritage Chef

This deep k-tip chef is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date chef in one of the most versatile sizes.

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and hand finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The handpicked historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded and comfy spine.

• size: 7 3/8” blade / 12 1/4” overall / 2 3/16” @ heel

• weight: 196 grams

• blade: reclaimed century+ old lumber mill saw carbon steel (Monticello, GA)

• handle: Black Ash Burl / Bluesmoke maple (Asheville, NC) / Copper

• $985

9. Boone - Heritage Chef

This deep k-tip chef is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date chef in one of the most versatile sizes.

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and hand finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The handpicked historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded and comfy spine.

• size: 7 3/8” blade / 12 3/4” overall / 2 1/8” @ heel

• weight: 212 grams

• blade: reclaimed century+ old lumber mill saw carbon steel (Monticello, GA)

• handle: Spalted maple (Asheville, NC) / Blackwood (Paris clarinet factory) / Copper

• $955

10. North Georgia - Heritage Chef

This deep k-tip chef is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date chef in one of the most versatile sizes.

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and hand finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The handpicked historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded and comfy spine.

• size: 7 5/8” blade / 12 5/8” overall / 2 1/8” @ heel

• weight: 192 grams

• blade: reclaimed century+ old lumber mill saw carbon steel (Monticello, GA)

• handle: Cherry burl (Athens, GA) / Bluesmoke maple (Asheville, NC)

• $985

11. Storm Fall - Heritage Chef

This deep k-tip chef is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date chef in one of the most versatile sizes.

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and hand finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The handpicked historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded and comfy spine.

• size: 7” blade / 12” overall / 2 3/16” @ heel

• weight: 197 grams

• blade: reclaimed century+ old lumber mill saw carbon steel (Monticello, GA)

• handle: stabilized Oak Burl (storm felled in Atlanta, GA - Hurricane Irma 2017) / Blackwood (Paris clarinet factory) / Maple (Western NC)

• $915

12. Rainband - Heritage Chef

This deep k-tip chef is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date chef in one of the most versatile sizes.

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and hand finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The handpicked historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded and comfy spine.

• size: 6 7/8” blade / 11 7/8” overall / 2 3/16” @ heel

• weight: 196 grams

• blade: reclaimed century+ old lumber mill saw carbon steel (Monticello, GA)

• handle: Spalted maple (Asheville, NC) / Blackwood (Paris clarinet factory) / Copper

• $895

14. Lowlight Chef I - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 115 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Osage orange (North Georgia) / Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / bronze perimeter pins

• $795

15. Lowlight Chef II - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 115 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Osage orange (North Georgia) / Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / bronze perimeter pins

• $795

16. Lowlight Chef III - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 123 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / copper pins

• $745

17. Lowlight Chef IV - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 123 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / copper pins

• $745

18. Lowlight Chef V - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 123 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / copper pins

• $745

19. Lowlight Chef VI - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. Inspired by a small chef (of the same name in November 2023’s sale) this may be my newest favorite in the classic series and is certainly the most versatile. Shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 1 3/4” @ heel

• weight: 123 grams

• blade: cold forged 8670 lumber mill saw steel

• handle: Stabilized walnut (Asheville, NC) / copper pins

• $745

29. Bourbon Companion - Walnut

Everyone needs a pocket sword. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel, this everyday kaiken tantō inspired blade is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or center console. Laminated with love & by hand in my shop using the best of the best recycled materials. This symmetrically ground knife features a tapered full tang and a loopless leather pouch by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA and is this everyday carry

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/2” overall / 1” @ heel

• weight: 98 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL

• handle: Turkish Walnut shotgun stock (Selma, AL)

• $980

30. Bourbon Companion - Maple

Everyone needs a pocket sword. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel, this everyday kaiken tantō inspired blade is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or center console. Laminated with love & by hand in my shop using the best of the best recycled materials. This symmetrically ground knife features a tapered full tang and a loopless leather pouch by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA and is this everyday carry

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/2” overall / 1” @ heel

• weight: 98 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL

• handle: Maple burl / black pins

• $980

31. Bourbon Companion - Thuya

Everyone needs a pocket sword. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel bands, nickel and high carbon steel, this everyday kaiken tantō inspired blade is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or center console. Laminated with love & by hand in my shop using the best of the best recycled materials. This symmetrically ground knife features a tapered full tang and a loopless leather pouch by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA and is this everyday carry

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/2” overall / 1” @ heel

• weight: 98 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 52100 roller bearing (Birmingham, AL

• handle: Thuya burl (cutoff from mill in Morocco that processes Aston Martin & Rolls Royce dash boards)

• $980

32. Small Classic Paring I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. A full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the upright point make this a useful dissecting blade.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: waterfall Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $240

33. Small Classic Paring II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. A full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the upright point make this a useful dissecting blade.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: emerald Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $240

34. Small Classic Paring III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. A full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the upright point make this a useful dissecting blade.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $240

35. Small Classic Paring IV

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. A full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the upright point make this a useful dissecting blade.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $240

36. K-tip Classic Paring I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the k-tip imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: spalted maple (Asheville, NC)

• $240

37. K-tip Classic Paring II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the k-tip imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: spalted maple (Asheville, NC)

• $240

38. K-tip Classic Paring III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the k-tip imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $240

39. K-tip Classic Paring IV

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is shaped from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a reliable presence while the k-tip imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $240

40. Large Classic Paring I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Maple burl (Atlanta, GA furniture maker off cut)

• $355

41. Large Classic Paring II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Maple burl (Atlanta, GA furniture maker off cut)

• $355

42. Large Classic Paring III

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $325

43. Large Classic Paring IV

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood (AZ)

• $325

44. Large Classic Paring V

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Sycamore (Asheville, NC)

• $335

45. Large Classic Paring VI

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This blade is hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, I wanted to recreate similar geometry and offer it in my versatile Classic series. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 46 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Spalted maple (Asheville, NC)

• $340