I'm almost caught up with with some imediate projects. I'm finishing up a challenging KITH knife for a KNET trade. I'll post pictures when it's done. Pics of a new Hierloom II have been added to the gallery--it was an order for a return client (always a good thing).
Next is wife wife's steak knives. She's waited too long, and I'm finally going to get busy on 'em.
Orders continue to come in for VEGAs and hunting knives, but I'm not ready to stop taking new orders yet. I just ask that clients understand that there will be a wait involved. I love this work, but it's not a full time occupation at this time (as much as I'd love that). Thus, the other jobs often keep me busy.
I currently have some premium pattern welded steels available for new knives. These include: 1084, 15N20, & pure nickel - twist pattern damascus (Matt Walker) 1084, 15N20, & pure nickel - tight ladder pattern damascus (Matt Walker) 1084, & 4600KC powdered steel - 'starburst' style mosaic damascus (Matt Walker) RWL34 & PMC27 - tight, twist pattern stainless damascus (Damasteel) very rare 'Dragonskin' damascus (Bertie Rietveld) 1095 & pure nickel - twist pattern (unknown maker)
There are size limitations on most of these billets, so email me with your specific design intersts. A P-10, the new Spitfire, or the ever-popular VEGA can be made from any of these billets, but larger knives will need to be discussed.
I try to update the content here regularly, so keep checking back. You should see something new each time.
As always, enjoy your visit to my site.
Andrew Garrett - Knifemaker
Thanks for stoping in! My name is Andrew Garrett. I live in Kansas with my very cool, and beautiful wife Michelle.
In early 2005, A co-worker who teaches martial arts (Bushido) asked me if I knew anything about etching swords. Little did I know at the time that this question would alter the course of my life. As I considered the question, I recalled a book that I picked up in the library, totally at random, when I was about 12 or 13 years old. The book was called Step by Step Knifemaking by David Boye. It had cool pictures and as I flipped through it, it looked like an easy read. I had just got my first public library card that day and this became the first book I ever checked out. After reading this wonderful book, I remember thinking that I might enjoy making knives someday. However, I was raised by a single mother and we lived paycheck to paycheck. We had no tools, or a place to work, so I just set that desire aside with all the other 'someday' dreams I had aquired. In time, I forgot about it, that is, until someone asked me about etching steel. You see, there was a chapter in the book about etching designs in blades using the ancient royal water method featuring master artist, Francine Larstien. This all reminded me of my old childhood dream to make knives. I was 34 then and had the means to start tooling up and learning everything I could about the craft. So, that's exactly what I did. What you find on this site is the result of intense self-study and assistance from dozens of fellow knifemakers who selflessly share their knowledge and experience.
The knife pictured below was the first knife I ever made. I finished it in the spring of 2005 and sent it to my father. Love ya' pop!
