About the Craftsman

I grew up an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing every chance I had, and working at my family’s restaurant where we serve local seafood. But I found that nothing is built to last anymore, and these two fields both require quality tools, especially knives.

With that inspiration in mind, I gathered some old tools and made my first knife. I had already discovered affordable knives were often cheaply made and quality knives were often overpriced. My first knife was not pretty, but it was functional and built to last. I decided to keep at it and eventually built my own forge, my own grinder, and I slowly ungraded my arsenal to what it is now. Knife-making is my greatest passion. It has taken me on a journey as an artist that I never anticipated. I now focus on custom Damascus blades, predominantly for the kitchen. My blades are used by collectors and professional chefs around the world. I put my heart and soul into each knife, from the aesthetic to the construction I guarantee it is the highest quality blade I can make. 

Matthew McGuigan