Veteran-owned · Meridian, Idaho
Handforged
heirloom blades
Premium domestic steel, shaped entirely by hand. Made to be used for a lifetime and to be inherited after that.
Veteran owned · Luxury fit & finish · Hand crafted steel · Shipped fully insured
the work
Three disciplines
Culinary
Chef's knives, santokus and paring blades, balanced for the hand that uses them daily.
Fine Art
Collector pieces in rare materials, where pattern, proportion, and form lead the work.
Utility
Hard-use fixed blades and camp knives, built for weight, grip and absolute reliability.
the maker
Michael Hassoldt
He retired from the Army after a tour in Iraq, then from the Gardena Police Department. He made his first kitchen knife in October 2022, and within a year was studying under ABS Master Smith Bill Burk.
Today he forges art knives in Meridian, Idaho, and supplies Damascus billets to makers across the country.
for makers
Damascus, forged to order
Pattern-welded billets for knifemakers and bladesmiths, drawn out on the power hammer from domestically sourced base steels.
Other makers
Built on Iron Beak steel
Finished work from other makers using Iron Beak Forge Steel
Made by Jason Grimm
Made by Bobby Kromschroeder
Made by Peace Maker Knives
Looking for Something Custom?
Whether you're searching for a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece or a billet for your own project, we'd love to hear from you. Please provide your first and last name, email address, and a detailed description of what you're looking for.
Michael personally reviews all custom order inquiries and typically responds within four business days.
Please note that submission of an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance of a project. The maker reserves the right to accept or decline any custom project proposal at their sole discretion, based on factors such as project scope, feasibility, workload, material availability, or whether the project aligns with the maker's style and capabilities.
Once a custom order has been accepted and details have been finalized, a non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of the total project cost (excluding shipping) is required to reserve your place in the production schedule. This deposit allows Michael to purchase materials in advance and begin work with confidence, without the risk of canceled commissions resulting in unrecoverable expenses.
The remaining balance, along with the actual cost of shipping, will be due upon completion of the project and prior to shipment.
All blade orders are shipped fully insured via UPS or FedEx to help ensure your purchase arrives safely and securely.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to discussing your custom project.
