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Kempf Forge

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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
*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Flower mandala etching and Bloodwood Handle
$500.00
*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Spiral Etching and wenge wood Handle
*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Spiral Etching and wenge wood Handle
$500.00
*AVAILABLE* Curvy Beast Chef's Knife, with Bird etching and bloodwood handle
*AVAILABLE* Curvy Beast Chef's Knife, with Bird etching and bloodwood handle
$475.00
*AVAILABLE* Curvy Beast Chef's Knife, with Monstrous etching and wenge wood handle
*AVAILABLE* Curvy Beast Chef's Knife, with Monstrous etching and wenge wood handle
$475.00
*AVAILABLE* Santoku Chef's Knife, with Face etching and Bloodwood handle
*AVAILABLE* Santoku Chef's Knife, with Face etching and Bloodwood handle
$450.00
*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Eye mandala Etching and Bloodwood Handle
*AVAILABLE* Chinese Cleaver Chef's Knife, Eye mandala Etching and Bloodwood Handle
$500.00
Motorcycle Chain Damascus EDC Knife with Stacked Leather, Wood and Brass Handle
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
Elk Spirit, Electroplated Bone and Damascus Art Knife, By Kempf Forge
$4,250.08
Hand Forged Athame, Ritual Dagger With Baphomet Sheath, By Kempf Forge
Hand Forged Athame, Ritual Dagger With Baphomet Sheath, By Kempf Forge
$450.00
Diamantine Dagger of Emptiness (Phurba) -Kempf Forge X Troll Cunning Forge Collaboration-
Diamantine Dagger of Emptiness (Phurba) -Kempf Forge X Troll Cunning Forge Collaboration-
$2,500.00
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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.

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