Box in Honduras rosewood, maple, ebony and ivory
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Folding razor in CPM 154, titanium and "lightning strike" carbon fiber
Sashimi knife in CPM 154 and desert ironwood burl
Custom Cutlery | Boxes | Knife Handles
Introduction
Update, January 2012: I've been working hard on the latest batch of blades (knives and razors) in CPM 154 and 52100 tool steel. The razors have all found homes with the exception of one kamisori. As soon as the sheaths are done, I will be posting a couple of EDC fixed blades in the available section. For more recent updates, check out my Google profile here.
My mother, Kathleen, has started making leather sheaths for my custom knives. Her sheaths are entirely cut and stitched by hand, and they carry very well. Have a look at this little horizontal carry sheath for a sgain dubh I made:
The sheath is cowhide with Florida alligator inlay and a pigskin lining. It was specially designed to accommodate the customer's 2" wide belt. The knife is a sgain dubh in CPM 154 and Madagascar ebony with copper Corby bolts.
Earlier this month, my friend and I took a trip to the South Fork valley in Cody, Wyoming. There, we climbed one of the most incredible formations I've ever seen in nature. Hidden in a remote gully was a perfect pillar of ice, aquamarine blue and shining in the sun. The pillar was a crystal-clear tube, and the inside ran with shimmering water. Climbing it was a truly mesmerizing experience.
About Me:
I specialize in making small wood boxes, custom blades, and aftermarket knife modifications. I enjoy doing interesting work with nice materials. When I'm not in the shop I'm usually out climbing something.
I get a lot of joy from seeing a box take shape on the workbench. I never know exactly how each box will look until it's complete. I try not to limit myself in terms of materials or techniques; anything interesting goes. I treat my boxes more as sculptures than as constructions. I start with a single idea or a piece of wood, and let the design flow from there. The result is something truly unique that I can be proud of.
I started making and modifying knives as a way to use small pieces of leftover lumber. It has since turned into a craft of its own. While I have made a few prototype knives from scratch, most of my knife work is on production models. I take pride in my ability to improve a knife by making a handle that fits the user; in style and in hand. A good knife is a tool you will enjoy using everyday. My job is to create great blades and make your current favorites even better.
Feel free to browse the photos on this website. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sashimi Knife by Phillip Dobson and Kathleen Dobson
My mother, Kathleen, has started making leather sheaths for my custom knives. Her sheaths are entirely cut and stitched by hand, and they carry very well. Have a look at this little horizontal carry sheath for a sgain dubh I made:
The sheath is cowhide with Florida alligator inlay and a pigskin lining. It was specially designed to accommodate the customer's 2" wide belt. The knife is a sgain dubh in CPM 154 and Madagascar ebony with copper Corby bolts.
Earlier this month, my friend and I took a trip to the South Fork valley in Cody, Wyoming. There, we climbed one of the most incredible formations I've ever seen in nature. Hidden in a remote gully was a perfect pillar of ice, aquamarine blue and shining in the sun. The pillar was a crystal-clear tube, and the inside ran with shimmering water. Climbing it was a truly mesmerizing experience.
About Me:
I specialize in making small wood boxes, custom blades, and aftermarket knife modifications. I enjoy doing interesting work with nice materials. When I'm not in the shop I'm usually out climbing something.
I get a lot of joy from seeing a box take shape on the workbench. I never know exactly how each box will look until it's complete. I try not to limit myself in terms of materials or techniques; anything interesting goes. I treat my boxes more as sculptures than as constructions. I start with a single idea or a piece of wood, and let the design flow from there. The result is something truly unique that I can be proud of.
I started making and modifying knives as a way to use small pieces of leftover lumber. It has since turned into a craft of its own. While I have made a few prototype knives from scratch, most of my knife work is on production models. I take pride in my ability to improve a knife by making a handle that fits the user; in style and in hand. A good knife is a tool you will enjoy using everyday. My job is to create great blades and make your current favorites even better.
Feel free to browse the photos on this website. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sashimi Knife by Phillip Dobson and Kathleen Dobson
Email: dobsonboxes@gmail.com PO Box 973 | Butte, MT 59703 Phone: (360) 621-2389
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