Heartwood Forge Sale - May 11, 2024

1. Coastline Bourbon Gyuto

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both 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 1/16” blade / 12 1/16” overall / 2 1/16” heel

• weight: 163 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel

• handle: east TN redbud, stabilized bluesmoke maple (Asheville, NC), Ironwood (Arizona)

• $1775

2. Cloud Lake Bourbon K-tip Chef

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both 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: 8 3/8” blade / 13 3/8” overall / 2 1/4” heel

• weight: 200 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel

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

• $1885

3. Aurora Barrel & Band K-tip Chef

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. Full tang handle is clad in deeply textured oak bourbon barrel staves.

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

• weight: 174 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and reclaimed 52100 roller bearing carbon steel

• handle: stabilized bourbon stave, domed copper pins

• $1635

4. Cumulus Bourbon K-tip Chef

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both 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: 8” blade / 13 5/8” overall / 2 1/8” heel

• weight: 212 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and reclaimed 52100 roller bearing carbon steel

• handle: stabilized spalted maple (North Carolina), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), copper

• $1830

5. Echo Point Barrel & Band Chef

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both thin behind the edge and easy to maintain. Full tang handle is clad in deeply textured oak bourbon barrel staves.

• size: 9 1/4” blade / 13 7/8” overall / 2 1/4” heel

• weight: 226 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel

• handle: stabilized bourbon stave, domed copper pins

• $1945

6. High Tide Bourbon Bunka

Highlighting the beauty of salvaged materials, this blade is made by stacking and fusing bourbon barrel bands with nickel and high carbon steel. The high carbon working edge is protected in a labor intensive recycled cladding. The blade features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is both 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: 5 1/8” blade / 10 1/8” overall / 2” heel

• weight: 132 grams

• blade: bourbon barrel strap (Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY), pure nickel and 26C3 carbon steel

• handle: Ironwood burl (Arizona), stabilized black ash burl, green micarta

• $1275

7. Rain Shadow Tennessee Chef

When I find saw blades that aren’t suited for making chef knives, I turn them into something else. In this case, I blended a couple East TN sawmill blades to create a beautiful and tough damascus cladding that is painstakingly laminated over a virgin carbon steel core and copper liner. This striking material features a high contrast presentation finish that is sure to catch your eye. Thin behind the edge and easy to maintain, the blade is balanced with a tapered full tang clad in cutting board cutoffs from a neighbor & Turkish walnut from an old shotgun stock.

• size: 7 5/16” blade / 12” overall / 2 1/8 heel

• weight: 180 grams

• blade: TN lumber mill saw Damascus over carbon steel w/ copper

• handle: stabilized cutting board cutoff (maple, purple heart, padauk, ebony, wenge), stabilized Turkish walnut burl (Selma, AL shotgun stock

• $1830

8. Updraft Tennessee Chef

When I find saw blades that aren’t suited for making chef knives, I turn them into something else. In this case, I blended a couple East TN sawmill blades to create a beautiful and tough damascus cladding that is painstakingly laminated over a virgin carbon steel core and copper liner. This striking material features a high contrast presentation finish that is sure to catch your eye. Thin behind the edge and easy to maintain, the blade is balanced with a tapered full tang clad in beautiful contrasting Koa & spalted maple.

• size: 8 1/2” blade / 13 1/16” overall / 2 3/8 heel

• weight: 213 grams

• blade: TN lumber mill saw Damascus over carbon steel w/ copper

• handle: stabilized Koa (Hawaii), stabilized spalted maple (North Carolina)

• $2115

9. Downburst Tennessee Gyuto

When I find saw blades that aren’t suited for making chef knives, I turn them into something else. In this case, I blended a couple East TN sawmill blades to create a beautiful and tough damascus cladding that is painstakingly laminated over a virgin carbon steel core and copper liner. This striking material features a high contrast presentation finish that is sure to catch your eye. Thin behind the edge and easy to maintain, the blade is balanced with a tapered full tang clad in beautiful Ironwood burl.

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

• weight: 200 grams

• blade: TN lumber mill saw Damascus over carbon steel w/ copper

• handle: Ironwood burl (Arizona)

• $1920

10. Downpour Tennessee Gyuto

When I find saw blades that aren’t suited for making chef knives, I turn them into something else. In this case, I blended a couple East TN sawmill blades to create a beautiful and tough damascus cladding that is painstakingly laminated over a virgin carbon steel core and copper liner. This striking material features a high contrast presentation finish that is sure to catch your eye. Thin behind the edge and easy to maintain, the blade is balanced with a tapered full tang clad in local redbud.

• size: 9 1/16” blade / 14 1/16” overall / 2 1/16 heel

• weight: 197 grams

• blade: TN lumber mill saw Damascus over carbon steel w/ copper

• handle: east TN redbud / African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), copper

• $2250

11. Stainless Clad Dark Chef

This k-tip gyuto is forged from a shop made topographic damascus core sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. Fusing dissimilar materials has quickly become a favorite process of mine. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds as well as a stout full tang handle. San mai construction: shop made laminated steel using stainless cladding over damascus carbon steel.

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

• weight: 183 grams

• blade: stainless steel / damascus carbon steel / pure nickel

• handle: stabilized Amboyna burl

• $1635

12. Stainless Clad Coyote Chef

This extra deep euro-chef is forged from a shop made topographic damascus core sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. Fusing dissimilar materials has quickly become a favorite process of mine. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds as well as a stout full tang handle. San mai construction: shop made laminated steel using stainless cladding over damascus carbon steel.

• size: 8 3/8” blade / 13 1/16” overall / 2 3/8 heel

• weight: 210 grams

• blade: stainless steel / damascus carbon steel / pure nickel

• handle: Bocote, stabilized bluesmoke maple, bronze pins

• $1875

14. Stainless Clad North Lights Nakiri

This extra deep nakiri is forged from a shop made topographic damascus core sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. Fusing dissimilar materials has quickly become a favorite process of mine. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds as well as a stout full tang handle. San mai construction: shop made laminated steel using stainless cladding over damascus carbon steel.

• size: 6 3/8” blade / 11 3/8” overall / 2 5/16 heel

• weight: 206 grams

• blade: stainless steel / damascus carbon steel / pure nickel

• handle: stabilized Turkish walnut burl (Selma, AL shotgun stock), stabilized black ash burl, bronze pins

• $1600

15. Stainless Clad South Lights Santoku

This extra deep santoku is forged from a shop made topographic damascus core sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel. Fusing dissimilar materials has quickly become a favorite process of mine. The versatile blade features a unique blend of flat & convex grinds as well as a stout full tang handle. San mai construction: shop made laminated steel using stainless cladding over damascus carbon steel.

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

• weight: 211 grams

• blade: stainless steel / damascus carbon steel / pure nickel

• handle: Thuya burl from mill that cuts dashboards for Aston Martin & Rolls Royce (Morocco)

• $1760

16. Central Georgia Bunka I - Heritage

This versatile bunka is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date all purpose chef knife in a super functional size. 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 smooth satin polished blade, rich kuruochi (black forge finish) and a comfortable, rounded spine.

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

• weight: 204 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized spalted pecan, central GA, black hardware

• $800

17. Central Georgia Bunka II - Heritage

This versatile bunka is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date all purpose chef knife in a super functional size. 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 smooth satin polished blade, rich kuruochi (black forge finish) and a comfortable, rounded spine.

• size: 6” blade / 10 5/8” overall / 2” heel

• weight: 175 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized spalted pecan, central GA, bronze

• $720

18. Central Georgia Bunka III - Heritage

This versatile bunka is suited for someone looking for a rustic yet up-to-date all purpose chef knife in a super functional size. 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 smooth satin polished blade, rich kuruochi (black forge finish) and a comfortable, rounded spine.

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

• weight: 196 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized spalted pecan, central GA, copper

• $775

19. Blue Clouds Nakiri I - Classic

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This nakiri 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 1/4” blade / 11 3/8” overall / 2 1/8 heel

• weight: 199 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized bluesmoke curly maple (Jason Bennett furniture off cut), copper pins

• $855

31. Tanto Sando - Heritage

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. This stout utility knife pulls double duty as your favorite picnic knife. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth satin finished blade.

• size: 5 1/8” blade / 9 3/16” overall

• weight: 126 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized spalted pecan, central GA

• $675

32. Table & Tomato - Heritage - Second

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. This hidden tang tomato slicer pulls double duty as your favorite cheese knife. **This seconds quality knife was a sketch, or an idea. it turned out better than expected and is functional but was not up to my standards to sell as a first.**

• size: 5 1/2” blade / 11” overall

• weight: 91 grams

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

• handle: Walnut (Jason Bennett furniture off cut), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), green spacer

• $300

33. Vernal Bird & Trout - Heritage

The Heritage line of blades is where storied materials and elegant finishes come together in simple heirloom elegance. The historic carbon steel is lab tested before being hand forged. This slender grip compact fillet pulls double duty as your favorite cheese knife. The sturdy full tang construction is balanced by a tapered tang. The hand feel is enhanced by a silky smooth satin finished blade and a comfortable rounded spine.

• size: 3 3/4” blade / 8 3/4” overall

• weight: 45 grams

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

• handle: Black Ash Burl (MI)

• $455

34. 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. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 4 3/4” blade / 8 3/4” overall

• weight: 69 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized bluesmoke curly maple (Jason Bennett furniture off cut)

• $435

35. 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. This makes a great steak/table knife as well. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence.

• size: 5 1/8” blade / 9” overall

• weight: 70 grams

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

• handle: Stabilized curly caramel maple (Jason Bennett furniture off cut)

• $445

36. Large Classic Paring I

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This design is inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, recreated in my versatile Classic series. Polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4 1/8” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 49 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Stabilized bluesmoke curly maple (Jason Bennett furniture off cut)

• $325

37. Large Classic Paring II

In the Classic Collection, I’ve distilled the process and design down to the essentials. This design is inspired by a damascus paring knife from my May 2023 sale, recreated in my versatile Classic series. Polished to an easy to maintain satin finish. The full tang gives this knife a stout, reliable presence while the drop point imbues it with a useful agility.

• size: 4 1/8” blade / 8 1/2” overall

• weight: 44 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: Stabilized curly caramel maple (Jason Bennett furniture off cut)

• $325

38. 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. In this case, I happened upon a very unique stash of prunings from a Bethlehem olive tree planted by the Romans. Full tang, agile, petite.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: pruning from Bethlehem olive, contrasting pins

• $240

39. 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. In this case, I happened upon a very unique stash of prunings from a Bethlehem olive tree planted by the Romans. Full tang, agile, petite.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/4” overall

• weight: 39 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: pruning from Bethlehem olive, contrasting pins

• $240

40. 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. In this case, I happened upon a very unique stash of prunings from a Bethlehem olive tree planted by the Romans. Full tang, k-tip, petite.

• size: 3 3/16” blade / 7” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: pruning from Bethlehem olive, contrasting pins

• $240

41. 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. In this case, I happened upon a very unique stash of prunings from a Bethlehem olive tree planted by the Romans. Full tang, k-tip, petite.

• size: 3 3/16” blade / 7” overall

• weight: 42 grams

• blade: 15n20 carbon steel

• handle: pruning from Bethlehem olive, contrasting pins

• $240

42. Golden Oak Hellbender

Inspired by hiking in the woods no matter the weather, this everyday carry is the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new camp knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in stabilized golden oak, bronze perimeter pins. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3 5/8” blade / 7 5/8” overall

• weight: 130 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: stabilized golden oak (Asheville, NC)

• $645

43. Ironwood TN Toothpick I

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new bird and trout knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in ironwood w/ bronze perimeter pins & green liners. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 90 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: Ironwood burl (Arizona) / bronze / green vulcanized liners

• $685

44. Ironwood TN Toothpick II

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new bird and trout knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in ironwood w/ bronze perimeter pins & green liners. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 90 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: Ironwood (Arizona) / bronze / green vulcanized liners

• $685

45. Xmas TN Toothpick III

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new bird and trout knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in emerald micarta w/ red liners. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 93 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: laminated burlap micarta

• $665

46. Tequila Sunrise TN Toothpick IV

Inspired by a blade included in the February 2023 sale, this is the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new bird and trout knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in tequila sunrise micarta. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 93 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: tequila sunrise burlap micarta

• $665

47. Coffee Bag Everything

Like an everything bagel, what else could one possibly want? Perfect for your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new bird and trout knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been in purgatory as a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in laminated coffee bags. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 3 3/8” blade / 7 1/8” overall

• weight: 84 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: laminated coffee bag micarta

• $675

48. Amethyst Companion

Everyone needs a pocket sword, the perfect addition to your belt, bag or center console and possibly your favorite new everyday knife. This stonewashed blade is shaped from a century+ old lumber mill saw blade salvaged from the train depot that became Kimball House in Atlanta, GA where it had been used it as part of a rustic chandelier. The tapered tang is clad in amethyst fade micarta. Includes right handed belt carry leather sheath by Bud Siniard in Watkinsville, GA. Small. Handy. Sharp.

• size: 2 7/8” blade / 7 1/2” overall

• weight: 105 grams

• blade: century+ old saw mill blade (Kimball House chandelier)

• handle: amethyst fade micarta

• $675