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
Commissions
A piece made for you
Michael reviews every enquiry personally and replies within four business days.
I
Describe the piece
Blade type, steel, handle materials and intended use.
II
Reserve the slot
A 50% deposit secures your place and purchases the materials.
III
It is made
You receive a completion month up front. Balance is due before shipping.
Before You Write
Commissions are booked several months ahead.
The deposit is non-refundable and covers materials.
Michael accepts work that suits his schedule and style.
Every blade ships fully insured.