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Charles
Sauer : About the Maker
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Background
 As
everybody knows what's going on in the housing market... my
rental house in Montana was put up for sale and sold immediately,
which is unbelievable! I looked everywhere in Montana trying
to find a place and to no avail, I had to make a decision
on where I wanted to move. So, I decided to move to Prescott,
Arizona. I found a lovely home with a shop, have made the
move, and am now up and running. I look forward to the new
opportunities, and things to do here.
Knifemaking started as a hobby about fifteen years ago, and
I starting forging and making my own Damascus eight years
ago. I've been a full time Knifemaker, for seven years. I
love making something that someone else will take pride in,
and use. And, it's a good way to leave a mark in this world,
since our days are all numbered!
Philosophy
My philosophy is simple: Let me build you a knife you'll use!
I build my knives so that they may last for several generations
and I make sure every knife that leaves my shop is one of
a kind. I have several patterns from which to choose, but
no two are ever the same. I make my own Damascus by hand in
several different patterns. The steels I use, in several different
variations are: 52100, L6, 1080, 1084, 15N20, and 5160. CPM
S30V is the only stainless steel I use. I use all of these
types of steel for their toughness and durability.
Any knives that are not my Damascus, and are of one common
steel, will be put through the forging process and heat treated
or zone tempered. I do all my own hand forging, by traditional
methods, and heat treat personally for quality assurance.
All my work is warranted as long as I am able to work, and
if you purchase one of my knives I will sharpen it for free,
any time you drop by. So enjoy the site, and keep your powder
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