Wildertools

Wildertools is a company dedicated to providing woodsmen, chefs, sailors, naturalists and primitive living enthusiasts with high quality, practical, custom-made knives, tools and accessories. Aesthetically, my pieces have a distinctive primitive look yet they are produced with modern knowledge and technology. As the sole craftsman, I also take pride in being ecologically responsible and strive to use recycled materials and environmentally friendly products whenever possible.

My knives are made using high-carbon steel stock purchased from reputable suppliers. I don’t use scavenged metal for knives as it is nearly impossible to accurately heat treat unknown steel. My less critical tools like steel strikers, awls, chisels and draw knives can be made from recycled materials such as used steel files, leaf springs and lawnmower blades. I have years of experience working with metal and the scientific knowledge to produce a high quality and functional tool for just about any need. My leather goods are made from reclaimed material, tannery seconds and cut-offs from furniture manufacturers. These recycled leathers lack nothing when it comes to performance. Commercial companies reject seconds for various reasons that include range marks, scars and branding. When choosing leather for a project, I take advantage of these aesthetic “flaws” to add character.

Each piece I create is unique, hand crafted and hand finished with practicality in mind. Designed to withstand everyday use and hardy enough to hand down to the next generation. If you love your work or have a passion requiring daily use of an instrument, I'd be happy to work with you to design your ultimate high performance tool.

See you at the workshop,

Rick

www.wildertools.com