Guthrie, OK
Est. 2009

Forge interior with anvil

Built to
Outlast You

Handmade knives, leather goods, and ranch gear.
Forged in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Made to order.

LAT 35.8789° N
LON 97.4253° W
EST. 2009
BATCH NO. Q1-26

Every piece leaves this shop signed. Every piece can be traced back to the steel it started as.

01 // PROVENANCE

Recent Work

Heirloom Bowie

Knife

Heirloom Bowie

  • Steel80CrV2
  • HandleSambar Stag
  • StatusDelivered Mar '25
Tooled Belt

Leather

Tooled Belt

  • MaterialHermann Oak
  • DetailsCustom Brand
  • StatusAssociation Award
Gentleman's Folder

Knife

Gentleman's Folder

  • LockFramelock
  • ScalesIronwood Burl
  • StatusAnniversary Gift
02 // METHODOLOGY

The Process

I don't keep inventory. I keep a calendar.

01

Submit Inquiry

No shopping cart. Start a conversation about your needs and timeline.

02

The Build

8–14 weeks of focused work. Updates provided as the steel takes shape.

03

Delivery

Shipped securely with batch card and provenance documentation.

"Dale's field knife is the only one I've never had re-sharpened. Thirteen months of daily use."

— Cody Rutherford, Rancher
Dale Merritt
03 // THE MAKER

Dale Merritt

I'm a third-generation farrier turned bladesmith. I don't use CNC machines, and I don't outsource my leatherwork.

When you order from me, you're not buying a brand. You're commissioning a craftsman. That means it takes time, it costs what it costs, and it comes with a handshake.

Ironwood

Start Something Real.

The waitlist is currently open for Q3 2026. Secure your spot in the forge.

Begin Commission