I am a 26-year old student of industrial design at the school of architecture in Aarhus, Denmark.
I started making knives in 1988 after reading an article in an old issue of Popular Mechanics and I made my first knife out of a big file using a benchgrinder and a drillpress as the only powertools. It was big and crude but I was very proud. Since then I have been hooked on knifemaking. I have gained a lot of knowledge reading books and magazines about knifemaking, corresponding with other knifemakers and not the least learning by trial and error.
I sold my first knife in April 1997. Up to that moment friends and family had been the thankful recipients of the knives I made. I still make some knives for gifts but it's also very nice when somebody wants to buy one. My main reason for making knives is still that its great fun. My average output is around 10-15 knives a year. I wouldnt mind that this number was larger but as a student and family father my time is limited.
I have some good advise for future knifemakers: If you dont want to make your second knife, dont make the first. All the people I know who have made a knife have been completely hooked. I know for sure that I am.
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Damascus Tanto A knife I made for "The annual Danish knife contest". I won the 2nd prize in my class. The knife is made of 6mm thick carbon Damascus and beadblasted carbonfiber. Sheath is rayskincovered halftanned leather. I have stopped making knives in carbon Damascus so if you like this one you want to hurry. Others will be offered in Damasteel. |
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Personal Damasheep One of my favorite designs dressed up a bit. 5cm long blade of Damasteel, 3.5mm thick. Tan G10 scales, kydex sheath. |
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Personal Damadrop This is an upgrade of my Personal Droppoint. The handle is beadblasted Carbon fiber. It shows a really nice texture. 8.5 cm Damasteel blade, 3.5mm thick. |
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City Edge I like this knife so much that I want to keep it . I will take orders for similar knives. The filework is Vinepattern. The blade has a 400 grit handrubbed finish. The sheath has overlay in lizard skin. I sent this baby off to the annual Nordic knifecontest 2000. I won the 2nd place in my class. |
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jens@ansoknives.com
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