Kempf Forge

Award Winning Custom Blades

Classes

Learn to forge your own blade.

Custom Blades

Make your dreams a sharp reality.

Meet the Bladesmith

Ethan's Story

Kempf means champion, master at arms.

As a lifelong bushcrafter, martial artist, and veteran Ethan deeply understands the importance of a blade you can entrust your life to.

Winter Collection (Available work)

*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Flower mandala etching and Bloodwood Handle

$500.00 Sold out

Motorcycle Chain Damascus EDC Knife with Stacked Leather, Wood and Brass Handle

$435.00

Elk Spirit, Electroplated Bone and Damascus Art Knife, By Kempf Forge

$4,250.08

Diamantine Dagger of Emptiness (Phurba) -Kempf Forge X Troll Cunning Forge Collaboration-

$2,500.00

Skeletal Kiridashi neck/pocket utility knife

$125.00

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Forged In Fire

Ethan is a Forged in Fire Champion.

Season 5 episode 7: the Polish Karabela.

Lifetime Guarantee

Designed and built to fulfill their given purpose at a level vastly beyond soulless factory pieces. Whether it’s hacking through the wilderness on the side of a mountain; or delicately prepping a fine meal, your needs will be met admirably. A Kempf blade will last generations with no decrease in performance with proper care.

Buy Kempf, buy it once.

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Testimonials

I've been carrying a knife every day since I was 10 (30 years!) and the valid point I bought from Ethan is my favorite knife by far.
Dave Brown

I've used one of Ethan's Tomahawks to literally cut a tree in half.
Alex Anderson

My favorite kitchen knife i've ever had. I use it every day. It's substantially sharper than any knife i've used before.
Janice Ross