I hand-craft all parts of my work from raw materials and make every knife to last. I forge my blades from the highest quality high-carbon and stainless steels available, and heat treat them to exacting standards using calibrated professional grade equipment. I make much of my handle materials in-house and source the rest from industrial-grade makers. The leather and Kydex sheaths are custom-made for each knife, providing a beautiful and safe way to carry your blade. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me a bridgerarms9@gmail.com.

Care Instructions and Warranty:

- DO NOT wash in the dishwasher. This is one of the most destructive things you can do to a handmade knife, and NO free repair will be available if you do this.

- DO NOT use kitchen knives on marble, stone, ceramic, or metal plates/cutting boards, as these can damage the edge and quickly dull any knife.

- After use, apply a coat of food-safe wax or oil (if it is a knife to be used on food) or gun oil after washing with wet cloth and thoroughly drying the blade and handle. Never use abrasive scrubbing pads on blades or handles. Many of my blades are not stainless steel and will tarnish and rust over time if not oiled regularly.

• Purchases of $600 or more will come with a complimentary tin of protective wax. To apply this wax, wipe a small amount of the wax on a dry cloth or your finger, and apply a thin coating of it onto your knife blade to prevent corrosion, handle to restore color, or sheath to treat dry areas as you see necessary. Be sure to lightly buff excess wax off of surfaces to ensure it is not too thick. If the wax layer is too thick, it can harden over time and become sticky or difficult to remove.

• When should you use wax? Wax does take shine away from highly polished surfaces, and can pull oxides or fine patinas off of some blades or handles over time, so I would recommend using it for active use, non-damascus, workhorse knives.

• When should I use oil? Oils are wonderful for more delicate delicate blades, showpieces, damascus blades, and takedown knives. However, if you intend to use the oil on a Damascus showpiece blade, ensure that it does not have a solvent in it, as this can dissolve some micro-coatings such as Carnuba wax or Tru-oil. I recommend using Wolf Knife oils (https://www.wolfpremiumoil.com/product-page/wolf-premium-oils-ultimate-knife-care) for non-culinary knives or mineral oil for kitchen knives

• Note: Rusting is caused from improper care of the knife, not from faulty construction, and does not entitle you to free repair.

- Do not store the knife in a leather sheath when not in use, as leather can absorb moisture and may corrode the knife over time depending on the environment.

- Never leave any part of the knife or sheath submerged in water for long periods.

- To sharpen the blade when it dulls, a whet stone, honing stick, or any other controlled methods of sharpening may be used. DO NOT use an electric sharpener or a pull-through sharpener. Research and practice in sharpening are recommended, as sharpening incorrectly can cause damage. After time, if you are no longer able to sharpen it after regular use, you may send it back to me to be professionally sharpened, free of charge.

 - Damage Repair: In the case that any catastrophic damage happens to the knife (chipping, breaking, bending, etc), depending on the circumstances of the damage, you may send the blade to me to be fixed or replaced, free of charge. If the use that caused the damage is extreme and unreasonable (e.g. using blade as a pry bar, throwing knife, chopping into metal, concrete, or wood if it is not a blade designed for chopping wood, intentional damage, dishwasher, improper sharpening, improper cleaning, dropping on concrete, use on ceramic plates, neglecting to oil, etc.), no free repair or replacement will be available.

-The blade will arrive very sharp, so be careful! Please learn and practice proper knife safety and etiquette before handling (As danger is implied and apparent in edged tools, so Bridger Forge, LLC, is never liable for any injuries obtained through the use of my knives.)

Again, If you have ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL regarding knife care, knife safety, cleaning, storage, oils, wax use, extreme vs. proper use, sharpening, maintenance, or anything else, please contact me at bridgerarms9@gmail.com or 402-416-1507.