Chuck Hawes Custom Folding Hunter Ironwood Damascus

Forged by Chuck Hawes in his Illinois shop, this custom folding hunter pairs a 148-layer W1 and 15N20 damascus blade with a matching damascus bolster and rich ironwood scales—built to use, built to last.

• Sole Authorship Build: This knife is fully handmade by Chuck Hawes, who forges and fits each component himself, ensuring one-of-a-kind quality from start to finish.
• 148-Layer Damascus Blade and Bolster — Both the blade and bolster are hand-forged from 148 layers of W1 and 15N20 steel, giving the knife a flowing pattern that belongs only to this piece—no two Chuck Hawes knives look quite the same.
• Flat-Convex Grind: The blade features a razor-sharp edge with a subtle convex geometry behind the bevel, enhancing cutting performance and prolonging its lifespan.
• Ironwood Handle Scales — Dense, smooth, and visually striking, the ironwood scales provide a natural complement to the flowing damascus pattern—warm in the hand and comfortable across a full day of use.
• Strong Backsprings with Half-Stop: Built with strong, reliable backsprings and a clean half-stop, this knife opens with authority and closes securely.

About Chuck Hawes

Chuck Hawes has over 30 years of experience crafting custom knives from his shop in Weldon, Illinois. While his work is admired by collectors, Chuck designs his knives to be used, aiming to create knives that will last a lifetime. He is well known for his damascus forging ability, and he still builds each knife the old way, one at a time.