I do not make knives for a living. What I do, I do for pleasure and therefore, I am a hobbyist first and foremost and have no commercial interest beyond partly financing my knife making and collecting hobby. 

I don't smelt and forge the blades I work with, so I'm not a Bladesmith cum knife maker in the fullest traditional sense.  I do however design my own blades and commission reputable bladesmiths to make them for me to my design and specifications.  Some blades are made from certified bar stock, while some are hand forged. Occasionally I also obtain ready made blades for personal projects and/or in response to particular requests from fellow knife enthusiasts. 

I build and finish my knives by my very own hands and therefore, I classify such knives as being handmade by me. Where I take a standard manufactured knife and alter it sufficiently to stand out from the original, I then state that it's a 'Customised' knife.  The same goes for the Sheaths. I make almost all of my own sheaths, but sometimes I do use a ready made sheath if it's good enough for the purpose - in any event I'll always say which is which though.

When I describe a knife I take full responsibility for the aspects that I have full control of, including the blade design and details.  However, when it comes to the actual blade material base specifications I trust and rely on the details as provided to me by my accredited bladesmiths. Although I state sizes as accurately as I can, all sizes must be taken as being approximate. 

I strive to source and use only the best of materials and aim to make my knives to the highest possible quality, aesthetically pleasing and fit for the purpose intended. It worth bearing in mind that any knife made up with natural materials, such as horn, antler or wood etc., one has to accept variations and inherent minor faults that are often part and parcel of a unique knife's character make-up. 

By choosing to deal with me you are entrusting me to do right by you.  Trust is a two way fundamental principle that underpins our relationship.  I take great pride in what I do and will not knowingly act in such a way as to renege on my responsibility to you.  'Doing the right thing' by genuine honest people has, is and will always remain, a principle that I will uphold no matter what.

My ultimate aim is to make your dealing with me and knife owning experience as best as I can make it in keeping with your expectations.