hand forged knives

recent work by Leopold Knife Works

about

my knives are all hand forged with a hammer and anvil from high carbon steel, much of the steel i use is scrap from various sources such as old leaf and coil springs, though i will from time to time source new steel for projects that require specific dimensions that i would have a difficult time sourcing through scrap.

the process of my work is constantly evolving based on new techniques i observe and the time and tools i have available for any given project. each new piece is different from the last as i incorporate the knowledge i’ve gained from previous work into the next piece in production. i dont often try to replicate individual pieces over and over though many of my pieces are variations on theme, whether that is a matter of scale, size, style or technique.

contact

feel free to email me or DM me on Instagram regarding custom orders or classes at the Fire Arts Center of Chicago

Michael Leopold Burnett

Email: MleopoldB@gmail.com

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