Heartwood Forge Sale - May 8, 2023

1. Integral Damascus Artisan Chef I

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 integral forging process.

• size: 9 5/8” blade / 15 3/8” overall

• weight: 282 grams

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Rosewood gifted from bowl turner friend in Vermont / bronze

• $1895

2. Integral Damascus Artisan Chef II

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 integral forging process.

• size: 10” blade / 15 3/8” overall

• weight: 288 grams

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Rosewood gifted from bowl turner friend in Vermont / nickel

• $2050

3. Integral Damascus Artisan Chef III

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 integral forging process.

• size: 6 7/8"” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 230 grams

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Rosewood gifted from bowl turner friend in Vermont / copper

• $1475

4. Integral Damascus Artisan Chef IV

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 integral forging process.

• size: 8 1/2"” blade / 13 3/4” overall

• weight: 272 grams

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Rosewood gifted from bowl turner friend in Vermont / bronze

• $1775

5. Integral Damascus Artisan Chef V

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 integral forging process.

• size: 9 1/2” blade / 14 3/4” overall

• weight: 262 grams

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: African Blackwood from clarinet factory, Paris / nickel silver

• $1965

6. Integral Damascus Artisan Cleaver

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 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 integral forging process.

• size: 6 1/2” blade / 13 1/2” overall

• weight: 796 grams (nearly 2lbs!)

• blade: high density pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood Burl, Arizona / bronze

• $1450

7. Heritage Cleaver

I’ve always enjoyed the simple purity of forging a piece of 2000 degree reclaimed steel. What becomes can only exist as a result of hundreds or thousands of last minute micro-decisions. Forged from super tough spring steel.

• size: 7” blade /13 1/2” overall

• weight: 800 grams (nearly 2lbs!)

• blade: recycled 2016 Toyota Tacoma leaf spring (5160 carbon steel)

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

• $675

8. Lazy River Artisan Fillet I

Forged from contrasting high carbon steel alloys. This this fillet knife features tapered full tang and symmetrical, slightly convex grinds that are thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. Stout, classic, workhorse.

• size: 8 3/8” blade / 13 3/8” overall

• weight: 122 grams

• blade: low layer carbon steel damascus

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

• $945

9. Lazy River Artisan Fillet II

Forged from contrasting high carbon steel alloys. This this fillet knife features tapered full tang and symmetrical, slightly convex grinds that are thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. Stout, classic, workhorse.

• size: 8 3/8” blade / 13 3/4” overall

• weight: 144 grams

• blade: low layer carbon steel damascus

• handle: stabilized Maple burl, Western North Carolina

• $950

10. S-Forged Heritage Heavy Chef

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine. Forged hollow for food release in middle of blade. Retained forging texture.

• size 9” blade / 14” overall

• weight: 280 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized oak burl, Atlanta, GA stormfall (2017, hurricane Irma) / bronze perimeter pins

• $1045

11. Heritage Chef I

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 9 1/4” blade / 14” overall

• weight: 260 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized spalted maple, Asheville, NC / copper bolster & pins

• $1165

12. Heritage Chef II

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 9” blade / 13 3/4” overall

• weight: 218 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized spalted maple, Asheville, NC / nickel silver bolster & pins

• $1150

14. Heritage Chef III

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 8 1/8” blade / 13 3/8” overall

• weight: 200 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized spalted maple, Asheville, NC / copper pins

• $945

15. Heritage Chef IV

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 8 3/8” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 186 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized spalted maple, Asheville, NC / nickel silver pins

• $955

16. Heritage Slicer

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 8 1/4” blade / 13” overall

• weight: 130 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized oak burl, Atlanta, GA stormfall (2017, hurricane Irma) / copper bolster & pins

• $985

17. Heritage Fillet / Trimming Knife I

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 6 3/8” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 120 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized oak burl, Atlanta, GA stormfall (2017, hurricane Irma) / bronze perimeter pins

• $755

18. Heritage Fillet / Trimming Knife II

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 6 3/8” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 114 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized oak burl, Atlanta, GA stormfall (2017, hurricane Irma) / natural micarta pins

• $725

19. Heritage Fillet / Trimming Knife III

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together. The reclaimed carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth hand-polished blade and a rounded, comfortable spine.

• size 6 3/8” blade / 11 1/4” overall

• weight: 120 grams

• blade: reclaimed lumber mill saw carbon steel, Monticello, GA

• handle: stabilized spalted maple, Asheville, NC / copper pins

• $725

28. Classic Petty VI

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This petty has been hand forged from a timeless high carbon steel and polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle. Workhorse.

• size: 6 1/8” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 114 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized sycamore, Western NC / Ironwood burl, Arizona

• $735

29. Damascus Paring I

The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home.

• size: 3 7/8” blade / 8 1/4” overall

• weight: 66 grams

• blade: topographic pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Walnut (Asheville, NC)

• $645

30. Damascus Paring II

The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home.

• size: 4” blade / 8” overall

• weight: 62 grams

• blade: linear pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized century+ old reclaimed heart Pine (Jonesborough, TN)

• $625

31. Damascus Paring III

The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home.

• size: 4” blade / 8 1/8” overall

• weight: 58 grams

• blade: topographic pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC) / stabilized leopard wood

• $675

32. Damascus Paring IV

The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home.

• size: 4 3/8” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 68 grams

• blade: topographic pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted maple (Asheville, NC) / stabilized leopard wood

• $745

33. Damascus Paring V

The knives I make each season remind me as much of the process as they do the experiences beyond the doors of my shop. The topographic series not only marks a point in time, but also a place, the beautiful & vast southern Appalachian landscape, where we’ve made our home.

• size: 4” blade / 8” overall

• weight: 62 grams

• blade: linear pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized century+ old reclaimed heart Pine (Jonesborough, TN)

• $635

34. Tennessee Toothpick I

Inspired by a blade included in the last sale, this is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from pattern welded high carbon steel and etched deep for a beautiful texture before being polished for a bright finish. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Koa (Hawaii)

• $775

35. Tennessee Toothpick II

Inspired by a blade included in the last sale, this is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from pattern welded high carbon steel and etched deep for a beautiful texture before being polished for a bright finish. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 6 3/8” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Maple burl, Western NC

• $775

36. Damascus Companion I

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from linear pattern welded high carbon steel and etched deep for a beautiful texture before being polished for a bright finish. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3” blade / 7 3/4” overall

• weight: 80 grams

• blade: pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Yellow Cedar burl, Canada

• $790

37. Damascus Companion II

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from linear pattern welded high carbon steel and etched deep for a beautiful texture before being polished for a bright finish. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/2” overall

• weight: 70 grams

• blade: pattern welded high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Koa, Hawaii

• $800

38. Bourbon Suminagashi Companion I

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 7 3/4” overall

• weight: 80 grams

• blade: suminagashi made from Willett Distillery barrel straps, pure nickel and high carbon steel

• handle: Ebony

• $825

39. Bourbon Suminagashi Companion II

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 5/8” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: suminagashi made from Willett Distillery barrel straps, pure nickel and high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Walnut, Western NC

• $835

40. Bourbon Suminagashi Bird & Trout

This is the perfect addition to your pocket, bag or glovebox. Forged from layers of bourbon barrel straps, nickel and high carbon steel. Leather non-carry sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA.

• size: 3 1/2” blade / 7 5/8” overall

• weight: 64 grams

• blade: suminagashi made from Willett Distillery barrel straps, pure nickel and high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Koa, Hawaii / Ebony

• $865

41. Classic Pratique 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 an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. Makes a great steak knife too, so grab a few. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 4 7/8” blade / 8 7/8” overall

• weight: 68 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized ambrosia Maple, Western NC

• $475

42. Classic Pratique 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 an antique French paring knife, I wanted to create a versatile blade with a small footprint. On my shop note pad I wrote “Knife Of The Year” because every kitchen needs one of these. Makes a great steak knife too, so grab a few. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 4 7/8” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 70 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized Walnut, Western NC

• $495

43. Classic Paring I-V

• size: 3” blade / 6 1/2” overall

• weight: 43 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: African Blackwood clarinet factory, Paris

• $320 each

44. Classic Paring VI

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 6 3/4” overall

• weight: 44 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted Maple, Western NC / stabilized Cherry burl, Athens, GA

• $420

45. Classic Paring VII

• size: 3 1/4” blade / 6 3/4” overall

• weight: 44 grams

• blade: cold forged classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted Maple, Western NC / Rosewood

• $420

46. Lee's Table / Set of 6

Table knives - for you and your beloved friends and family. Made using recycled industrial bandsaw carbon steel from a family run lumber mill in central Georgia with full tang handles sculpted from beautiful Asheville, NC walnut that’s been painted with all natural milk paint. Bronze pins.

• 5 1/8” blade / 9 7/8” overall

• average 53 grams

• $2650