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DHN Custom Chef’s Knife

Lucas Forge Posted on February 7, 2025 by Lucas ForgeFebruary 5, 2025

Chef's Knife Made in USA, Custom Chef's Knife, Custom Kitchen Knives, Lucas Forge, Custom Made Kitchen Knife, Heirloom KnivesCheck this one out! Today’s feature is a custom chef’s knife with a blue stabilized box elder handle, hammer forged blade finish, mosaic pins, red handle liners, and initials stamped into the side of the blade.

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Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!
If you’re interested in custom kitchen knives, you can find more designs in the Past Work gallery. And if you have an idea you don’t see there, please contact lucas@customhuntingknives.org and we’ll be glad to work with you on a custom design!

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Spotlight: Stabilized Maple Burl Vintage Kephart

Lucas Forge Posted on February 5, 2025 by Lucas ForgeFebruary 5, 2025

Vintage Kephart, Kephart Knife, Kephart, Traditional Kephart, Camp KnifeHello everyone! We’re cranking the Spotlight Series up for 2025 with a feature of this custom Vintage Kephart! It has a very clean but special look, with a stunning stabilized maple burl handle, aged blade finish, brass pins, and Vine filework.

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Questions about this knife – or any other design? Let us know: lucas@customhuntingknives.org.

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Merry Christmas!

Lucas Forge Posted on December 25, 2024 by Lucas ForgeDecember 25, 2024

Dear friends,

During this special season, we celebrate the hope of all people everywhere, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” “  Luke 2:8-11

I hope and pray that you will know the peace, hope and joy that Jesus Christ brings, during this season and all through the year.

Thank you to everyone for your kind support and encouragement throughout 2024. It is truly appreciated!

May God bless you all,
Lucas

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And the Winner Is…

Lucas Forge Posted on December 17, 2024 by Lucas ForgeDecember 17, 2024

Scout Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Custom Belt Knife, High Carbon Knives, Handmade Knives, USA Made KnivesIt’s a privilege to announce the winner of the 2024 Lucas Forge Drawing, who wins the knife pictured above!

Every year, the photos you send in create such an incredible gallery, woven together with adventure, triumphs, and everyday work. Thank you so much to everyone for all your support, encouragement, and being part of the Lucas Forge team. We’re thankful for you.

Scout Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Custom Belt Knife, High Carbon Knives, Handmade Knives, USA Made KnivesThe prize knife this year is the New Model Scout, a design that was just released as a special. Check it out here! To determine the winner, we totaled the entries and put them all in a random name picker, and…click here to find out who won this knife!

Thanks again! Please send us your knife photos to join the next drawing!

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New Knives Available!

Lucas Forge Posted on December 14, 2024 by Lucas ForgeDecember 14, 2024

Happy weekend, everyone! There are knives available today! Here are some additional views of some of the line-up, particularly focusing on the four Desert Trail knives, featuring San Maui laminated steel.

Also, don’t forget the deadline for the 2024 Lucas Forge Drawing is tonight, Saturday, December 14th, at midnight! Please send your pictures to secure your place in the drawing! You can find all the details here…

Vintage Kephart, Hunting Knives, Lucas ForgeThe other side of the Vintage Kephart’s dark ironwood handle.

Chef's Knife, Custom Chef's Knife, Custom Kitchen Knives, Lucas ForgeHere’s the CK5 Chef’s Knife – with stabilized maple burl handle and patina blade finish!

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Above and below, we have more details of the Desert Trail Knife 1. The combination of the laminated steel layers and hammer forging is unique and beautiful.

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Hand Forged Knives, Belt Knives, Trail Knives, Frontier Knives, Handmade Knives, USA Made Knives, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting KnivesThank you for visiting the blog! Have a great day!

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Available Today – Plus a New Special!

Lucas Forge Posted on November 30, 2024 by Lucas ForgeNovember 30, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Today, we’re launching a new Special and some knives that are Available Now! Here are some detail photos…

Belt Knife, Hand Forged Knives, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting KnivesA closer look at the new “As Forged Finish.” The edge has been ground, but the blade surface has been left with the texture from the forging process. It’s rugged and unique. Also, below, you’ll see the spacer and handle details for the first Gaucho Belt Knife, with a lighter elk antler handle.

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Kephart, Hunting Knives, Lucas ForgeLucas Forge Kephart with an olive drab micarta handle.

Belt Knife, Hand Forged Knives, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting KnivesDetail shots from the second Gaucho Belt Knife in this line-up, with a darker elk antler handle.

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Lucas Forge Survival Knife, Hunting Knife, Custom Chopping Knife, Camp Knife, Hand Forged Camp KnifeThis Lucas Forge Survival Knife has a birdseye maple handle, cross-hatching for grip, and a hammer forged blade! Ready for action around the camp!

Northwoods Knife, Lucas Forge, Hunting Knife, Handmade Damascus Knife, USA Damascus KnivesCheck out this Scagel Northwoods Hunter – with a Damascus blade, forged right here in Alabama, a brass guard and pin, elk antler and stacked leather/fiber handle!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Lucas Forge Posted on November 28, 2024 by Lucas ForgeNovember 28, 2024

As we celebrate a special Thanksgiving with great food and quality family time, I’m honored to take this opportunity to say how very thankful I am for each and every one of you. I truly appreciate your support all throughout the year. May God bless you abundantly with family, friends and reminders of His faithfulness that this season brings.

Thank you for being a part of the Lucas Forge family!

Happy Thanksgiving,
Lucas

“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” -Psalm 118:1

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Available Knives Today!

Lucas Forge Posted on October 3, 2024 by Lucas ForgeOctober 3, 2024

Hello and happy autumn to everyone! There is a small selection of unclaimed knives to clear out and that means, there are knives on the Available Now page today! Check out some additional photos below…

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Kephart, Lucas Forge, Traditional Hunting KnivesHere’s a classic maple All-Round Belt Knife, with steel pins and aged finish.

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Packer Knife, Pack Knife, Lucas Forge, Custom Hunting Knives, Lucas Knives, Small EDC Knives, What's the Best EDC Knife?This walnut handled Packer is a classic, ready for the woods!

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Please visit the Available Now page for all the details! Thank you so much for visiting the blog and for your interest! Have a great day!

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Spotlight: Ironwood + Mosaics Packer

Lucas Forge Posted on September 10, 2024 by Lucas ForgeJuly 24, 2024

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Have a great day!

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Trekker Set: Curly Maple Classic Hunter

Lucas Forge Posted on September 6, 2024 by Lucas ForgeJuly 24, 2024

Lucas Forge, Hunting Knife, Classic Hunting Knife, Classic Hunter, Trekker Sheath, Special Hunting Knife, Handmade Hunting KnifeCheck this out! This custom Classic Hunter has a curly maple handle, satin blade finish, brass guard, bolts, and lanyard hole…and a Trekker sheath.

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Marvelous, just marvelous. The feel in my hand is wonderful. I can’t wait to get out in the field this hunting season and try it out.

-Jeff B.

I just wanted to let you know: great work, perfect finish and the sharpest edge I‘ve ever seen right out of the box.

-Lukas K.

I received the knives yesterday afternoon. I cannot get the grin off my face, I am so happy with them. Yours and Ike’s workmanship and skill are next to none, AMAZING. I wish I could shake your hands to say a proper thank you.

-Steve B.

Best knives we have ever used. We are amazed with their beauty and performance. You outdid yourself and I will recommend you to everyone I know. Thank you again, sir.

-Jeremy S.

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