Two Mountains Forge
Hand Forged Custom Knives, Swords and Daggers

Thank you for visiting Two Mountains Forge.
On this web site I showcase my work as a knife maker as well as an antique gun collector. If you are interested in my fine antique firearms, please click on one of the "Antique Guns" buttons on the left!
My smithy (shop) is located in Delta, British Columbia, Canada where I produce custom, hand-forged knives, daggers and swords. I am an amateur blade smith, and don't do this as a business. Anything I sell is only meant to supplement the cost of purchasing tools and supplies, and I also wish to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) with 10% of all proceeds. 
Typically, my knives sell for between $100 and $350, depending on the style, size and complexity of the project. I pride myself on the fact that no two knives I have ever made are exactly alike; each is unique in design and execution. If you purchase one of my knives, you will be in possession of a one-of-a-kind, hand crafted tool which should provide you with many years of faithful service. In order to ensure the longevity of your purchase, I recommend you consider the following facts and suggestions.


Care and Use of Knives

Most of my knives are NOT made of stainless steel, but forged from high-carbon alloy tool steels such as is used for producing truck springs, drills and high-impact punches and dies. The steel will rust if left exposed to moisture and other oxidizing elements. Over time, it will develop an attractive patina, which is normal. I recommend you keep the blade clean and dry, and coat it with a thin layer of olive, clove or vegetable oil when not in use. The blade is heat-treated, and therefore extremely hard. It will hold a good edge, but will chip or break if abused. Never use your knife to pry or bend any object. Do not throw it, or use it to chop wood or bone, or any other hard material which may damage the blade. All my knives leave the shop sharp and ready for work, however periodic sharpening is required, and depends on the amount and type of use, as well as on your personal preference. I recommend you only use a stone and water to sharpen your knife, and a steel for honing between sharpening sessions. Take care to sharpen the blade evenly along the entire length to avoid developing a curve in the edge.
The scales (grips) are usually made of exotic hardwoods, or a combination of wood, leather, metal and even stone. They have been oiled and waxed for protection and a luster finish. Revive the finish with an occasional waxing or oiling, using finishing paste wax and Scandinavian Tung oil. Do not expose the wood to prolonged periods of wetness.
The sheaths are hand-sewn from heavy, durable cowhide, using a very robust waxed whipping twine for a thread. They are double-stitched to prevent seam failure, should one thread be torn. The natural leather is waxed to protect it from minor wetness, however its natural composition will invite the retention of water, should it get severely wet. Do not store your knife in a wet sheath, nor leave it in the sheath for long periods of time. Condensation and temperature variations may cause the steel to rust. If the sheath gets wet, let it dry in a warm place, and apply a thin coat of light colored shoe polish, Neat’s Foot Oil, finishing paste wax or any automotive wax containing carnauba wax.
Your appreciation and enjoyment of my work is my reward as an artist. Please use my knives, swords and daggers responsibly. They are not toys and can wound, maim or kill in the hands of a careless user.
Enjoy your visit and please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions.
Thanks,
Chris.
I have re-designed my web site to organize my knives in a more logical fashion. I will continue to display my most recent creations here. Please see the individual categories in the navigation bar.


A conversation piece for the doctor's office: 
These scalpels are modelled after an ancient surgeon's knife, with exotic wood, bronze and bone accents. A polished alabaster stone is set into the pommel.
New Chefs' Knives
Stock removal 440C stainless steel hardened to 58.3rc with elk antler and cocobolo. One has black ABS spacers, the other leather. 8 inch blades.
Table Side Carving Set
440C stainless steel, black marble and steel spacers, cocobolo wood. The box is made of Brazilian Blackwood (Alowood) and inlaid with maple. A personalized clasp and initials on the pommel nut for the new owner.  
Damascus Dagger
This is my newest dagger, made from my own damascus steel. The guard and grip are hand filed, the guard forged into shape after filing. There is an alabaster stone set into the pommel.
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