About the Maker

My name is Doug Stice, and I'm the owner of Stice Handmade Knives.

My knife designs come from a desire to create knives that people will want to use. Functionality, comfort, and beauty are my primary concerns.

I make knives using the stock removal method. Master bevels on a Stice Handmade Knife are hollow ground using an 18-inch diameter contact wheel or using a 12-inch diameter contact wheel on smaller knives. In my experience, this provides the best combination of strength, sharpness, and beauty.

I choose materials based on my goal of creating a functional, practical knife. For blade steel, I prefer to use either CPM 154CM or 154CM when a stainless steel is desired, and CPM 3V or D2 tool steel otherwise. For handle material, I prefer to use synthetics like G10 and Micarta or natural woods such as Desert Ironwood and Cocobolo.

All of my knife 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. The majority of the knives that are currently available are made in the Medium category, but you may order a knife in any of the three sizes at no extra charge. This is part of my commitment to make a knife that YOU will enjoy owning and using.