Grinding the profile of a custom design for a client. The steel is CPM 3V. Most grinding is not quite this dramatic.
(I like the spark flying into my chest!)
(I like the spark flying into my chest!)
About the Maker
My name is Doug Stice, and I am the owner of Stice Handmade Knives.
I made my first knives as a hobby about 20 years ago. Life was busy with a "9 to 5" job and three small children, so I put aside the grinder. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to start making knives again in 2009, and now work as a full-time maker.
I make knives using the stock removal method. My goal is to create knives that are a form of functional art. When I design a knife, I think about how the knife will be used, and then select appropriate materials to provide optimal performance.
I am continually experimenting with different techniques to get the most out of my selected materials. For example, most of my master bevels are hollow ground using an 18-inch diameter contact wheel. In my experience, this provides the best combination of strength, sharpness, and beauty.
For blade steel, I prefer CPM 154CM or CPM S35VN when a stainless steel is desired. I sometimes use CPM 3V for heavy use knives. I also use Damascus for some of my knives. For handles, I use synthetics (G10 and Micarta), natural woods (such as Desert Ironwood and Cocobolo), and Ito wrap over rayskin. All of my designs are available in three handle sizes -- small (roughly S/M glove), medium (M/L glove), and large (L/XL glove) -- to better fit your hand. This is part of my commitment to make a knife that YOU will enjoy owning and using.
I make knives using the stock removal method. My goal is to create knives that are a form of functional art. When I design a knife, I think about how the knife will be used, and then select appropriate materials to provide optimal performance.
I am continually experimenting with different techniques to get the most out of my selected materials. For example, most of my master bevels are hollow ground using an 18-inch diameter contact wheel. In my experience, this provides the best combination of strength, sharpness, and beauty.
For blade steel, I prefer CPM 154CM or CPM S35VN when a stainless steel is desired. I sometimes use CPM 3V for heavy use knives. I also use Damascus for some of my knives. For handles, I use synthetics (G10 and Micarta), natural woods (such as Desert Ironwood and Cocobolo), and Ito wrap over rayskin. All of my designs are available in three handle sizes -- small (roughly S/M glove), medium (M/L glove), and large (L/XL glove) -- to better fit your hand. This is part of my commitment to make a knife that YOU will enjoy owning and using.