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A patterned Damascus steel knife with a black handle stuck in a tree stump in a forest.

Mono‑Steel EDC

High‑carbon steel blade built for maximum sharpness and real‑world performance. Develops a natural patina with use.

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Damascus Fillet Knife

Hand‑forged high‑carbon Damascus designed for precision filleting and exceptional edge retention.

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Boating Knife Block

Water‑resistant portable storage system built for life on the water.

Built for Real Use

Knives designed to cut line, prep bait, clean fish, and handle the grit of fishing — freshwater, saltwater, and everything in between.

Handcrafted in Limited Batches

Every blade is made by a solo maker with tight tolerances and real attention to detail.

High‑Carbon Performance

Year‑One knives use high‑carbon steels for exceptional sharpness and a patina that tells your story.

All Water Design

Geometry, materials, and ergonomics built for anglers — from creek banks to open ocean.

Meet the Maker

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SteelWater Blades is a one‑man shop built on a lifetime spent fishing lakes, rivers, and the coast. I’m Nicholas — the founder, designer, and maker behind every blade that leaves this workshop.

What started as an obsession with well‑made gear turned into a craft I couldn’t walk away from: shaping steel, refining edges, and building tools that feel alive in the hand.

Every blade begins as raw steel — 80CrV2 for mono‑steel work, and 80CrV2 paired with 15N20 for Damascus. I forge, grind, heat‑treat, and finish each knife myself. No outsourcing. No shortcuts. No mass production. Just a maker, a forge, and a commitment to building knives that earn their place in your kit.

My shop is intentionally small. I release limited batches so I can stay hands‑on with every detail: geometry, flex, balance, edge, and feel. If it doesn’t meet my standard, it doesn’t leave the bench.

SteelWater Blades is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and tools made for real anglers.

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Can’t find the blade you’re after? Shoot me an email with what you need and I’ll work with you to turn your idea into a finished knife.