There are many worthwhile pursuits but for some, there is nothing that compares with creating something with one's hands. The combining of raw materials with time and technique equals more than a sum of its parts. The satisfaction of transforming a piece of one's self into something tangible and useful is a feeling that has driven mankind for millennia.
This feeling drove me into the difficult but rewarding professional kitchen and also what has guided me into this "artcraft" of knife making. Having been a pastry chef for over 20 years, I've made my living by the tools and knives in front of me. Through those I've been fortunate enough to not only ascend the culinary world but more importantly, give something of myself to help create memories for guests throughout the country. But however precious those memorable moments are, the delicate chocolate bonbon for a loved one to the grand wedding cake, the items themselves are enjoyed then vanish.
It has been my hope that, through my love of craft and the birth of DC Bladewerks, that I can not only create something precious that can stand the test of time but also help you, the knife owner, to create those precious moments for your guests or loved ones. Create! Share! And love!
God Bless,
David Collier
This feeling drove me into the difficult but rewarding professional kitchen and also what has guided me into this "artcraft" of knife making. Having been a pastry chef for over 20 years, I've made my living by the tools and knives in front of me. Through those I've been fortunate enough to not only ascend the culinary world but more importantly, give something of myself to help create memories for guests throughout the country. But however precious those memorable moments are, the delicate chocolate bonbon for a loved one to the grand wedding cake, the items themselves are enjoyed then vanish.
It has been my hope that, through my love of craft and the birth of DC Bladewerks, that I can not only create something precious that can stand the test of time but also help you, the knife owner, to create those precious moments for your guests or loved ones. Create! Share! And love!
God Bless,
David Collier