Collaboration with Sharpeners & Finishers

If you finish knives on Japanese whetstones or offer professional sharpening and polishing, I’m open to collaborations that combine forging with high-level finishing. The goal is simple: consistent blanks, clear specs, and work you can be proud to sign.

Typical Work Stages I Deliver

Most often I provide a knife at an agreed stage, for example:

  • forged and profiled to shape,

  • heat-treated,

  • and prepared for handle fitting.

Depending on the project, I can deliver earlier or later stages. Everything is defined upfront: geometry targets, finish expectations, and the exact step where the handover happens.


Pricing & Minimum Quantity

Collaborations can start from 1 piece.
Pricing is individual and depends on:

  • number of knives,

  • material and construction,

  • time required,

  • target finish level,

  • and order regularity.

Regular partners get priority planning and predictable handover schedules.


Why Collaborate

  • New clients for both sides through shared projects and referrals.

  • More variety: unique forged blanks + your finishing signature.

  • Clear, repeatable specs: easier planning and consistent results.

  • Reliable workflow with regular handovers (when demand is steady).

  • A stronger final product: forging + finishing done by specialists.


How We Work Together

  1. You tell me your finishing style and preferred steels/geometry.

  2. We define the stage of delivery and the target result.

  3. I forge and prepare the pieces to spec.

  4. You finish/polish/sharpen to the agreed standard.

  5. We repeat with a stable workflow if it’s a good fit.


Let’s build something worth putting your name on.

Send your details through the form and describe your process and expectations.

Start a Collaboration Request