Steve Culver
Biographical Info
I began making knives in 1987, made my first sale in 1989, and achieved the American Bladesmith Society's Mastersmith qualification in 2007. Since 2005, I have dedicated myself to knifemaking as a full-time profession. Although I am a Master Gunsmith, I ceased gunsmithing to focus entirely on knifemaking.
I use 5160, 1084, W-2 or 1095 steel for my forged carbon steel blades. I make damascus steel blades from any of the carbon steels that I typically use, laminated with 15N20 or O-1 steel. I use stainless steels for the blades and springs of some of my folding knives. Each blade is individually heat treated in my shop. The types of knives that I make include bowies, daggers, hunters, fighters and folders. I enjoy making period type pieces and my favorites are 19th century English and American Bowies. I prefer to use natural materials for most knife handles but will use manmade materials for severe-duty knives. I can supply sheaths, made by me, for any of my knives.
With a strong interest in both firearms and damascus steel, I have long had an interest in rediscovering the process of making spiral welded damascus gun barrels. After years of research and process testing in my shop, I successfully made a spiral welded damascus gun barrel in 2012. My research on damascus gun barrels continues today.
Affiliations:
- American Bladesmith Society
- Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association
- Oklahoma Knife Group
Awards:
- 2018 – Best Folder – Central States Hammer-In
- 2018 - Best Historically Inspired - Arkansas Knifemaker Assn. Show
- 2013 - Best of the Rest – Blade Show
- 2012 - Best Historically Inspired Knife - Arkansas Knifemaker Assn. Show
- 2008 - Best Damascus Design – Spirit of Steel Show
- 2007 - Best Art Knife - Knife Group Association Show
- 2006 - Best Art Knife - Knife Group Association Show
- 2006 - Best of Show - Knife Group Association Show
I authored and published the book; “Designing and Building Slip-Joint Folders”.
Email Address [email protected]
Level Master Bladesmith/ABS Instructor
Business Name CULVER KNIVES
Address 5682 94th St Meriden KS United States
Phone Number (785) 230-2505