Traditional Knifesmith

Specializing in handmade Slip joints and Bowies.

Traditional Knifesmith

Specializing in handmade Slip joints and Bowies.

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Committed to Excellent Craftsmanship

My name is Don Hanson III, and I am the owner of Sunfish Forge. As a full-time bladesmith, I have been creating different types of handmade custom knives since 1991. These include:

  • Fat Penny
  • Traditional Slip Joints
  • Mosaic Damascus
  • Scary Tac
  • Oldass W2 Tool Steel
  • Fat Penny
  • Traditional Slip Joints
  • Mosaic Damascus
  • Scary Tac
  • Oldass W2 Tool Steel

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Using a power hammer, I am able to forge my own Damascus steel. I also forge W2 tool steel to make my knives.

Additionally, I have sole authorship of all my knives. I make them one at a time to ensure the utmost quality. In fact, my current backlog for orders covers more than three years. I have been an ABS Mastersmith (American Bladesmith Society) since 2007.

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