Ryan W. Knives

Ryan W. Knives (Life Is Too Short To Be Dull)
EMAIL ME: [email protected] My grandfather was raised in a small town built up by the Oil Drilling industry.

He made a living with his hands in the dirt, he built his family home. Was a cattle rancher, sheep shearer, mechanic, Cafe/Bar Owner (Bouncer) and many other "Blue Collar" abilities. He was not highly educated, but was one of the smartest men I have ever met. He loved to Hunt, Fish, Box (Semi-Professionally), and collected everything. He was the guy with the yard full of "Junk" that all the neighbors hated until they needed something fixed. I had a close connection with him, we lived 3 hrs. drive away. When we would go visit he and I would disappear into one of the many side buildings in his yard, and start digging through the treasure. When I would find something of interest to me, I would say: "How much for this Grandpa?" his reply was always the same "I have plans for that, besides you couldn't afford it" then he would chuckle covering his mouth with his hand. Nothing ever came home with me (to my parents delight), but I looked forward to the day he actually made a trade with me. In his declining years he was active in his mind but unable to get out and do the things he loved, the years of hard work had taken its toll on his body. The world had moved on, he was not very happy in these days or times. He didn't know kids couldn't take pocket knives to school, what it took to get a Deer, Elk or Antelope hunting tag.... the list goes on. Fast forward through health problems and bone injuries. We were unable to convince him into moving from "his" town to live with us in the city. Eventually we were able to move him into a nursing home where a friend of the family was a nurse. When I would visit he and I would still talk trades, I would be sure to bring something that would interest him, a knife, tool, etc... He passed away in the nursing home, his mind still active and alert. I came to realize that on those days he and I would rummage through his buildings of stuff, and I would leave empty handed. I left with much more, i left with a relationship with my "Grandpa Willie". An experience that exposed me to guns, knives, hunting, and hard work that left hands dirty and sore... I was born too late. The makers mark I use is actually the cattle brand registered to my grandfather, Every knife I make is a tribute the man he was, and the life he lived.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by the table, said hello and especially those that purchased something… so grateful! ...
10/10/2026

Thank you to everyone that stopped by the table, said hello and especially those that purchased something… so grateful! 🙏

Day 2 BLADE Show - Few more left on the table.
10/10/2026

Day 2 BLADE Show - Few more left on the table.

Persian in Vegas Forge DotMatrix headed to BLADE Show
10/01/2026

Persian in Vegas Forge DotMatrix headed to BLADE Show

RANGER ready for BLADE Show West in SLC, Utah Oct 9th & 10th
09/29/2026

RANGER ready for BLADE Show West in SLC, Utah Oct 9th & 10th

09/23/2026

Blade Show West in Salt Lake City, Utah is coming up quickly (Oct 9th & 10th)... Get your Tickets here:

TICKETS ***Tickets can be purchased onsite at Blade Show West (at the door) OR online. Online tickets will continue to be available for sale throughout the show weekend. Single Day: $25 2-Day Pass: $45 Children 12 and Under: FREE Daily ticket cost includes entrance to the show and any demos offered....

Ringed SPK headed to BLADE Show SLC
09/22/2026

Ringed SPK headed to BLADE Show SLC

Another Persian in the works… this one is for BLADE Show West (SLC, UT) Vegas Forge Dot Matrix
09/16/2026

Another Persian in the works… this one is for BLADE Show West (SLC, UT) Vegas Forge Dot Matrix

Another Mola Mola … this one is headed to BLADE Show SLC!
09/13/2026

Another Mola Mola … this one is headed to BLADE Show SLC!

This Tuxedo “Big-D” is ready for BLADE Show west in SLC, UT!
09/13/2026

This Tuxedo “Big-D” is ready for BLADE Show west in SLC, UT!

Stacking show up!! Blade West in Salt Lake City, UT… Oct 9 & 10th - Don’t miss it, make sure to stop by 6F and say hello...
09/08/2026

Stacking show up!! Blade West in Salt Lake City, UT… Oct 9 & 10th - Don’t miss it, make sure to stop by 6F and say hello!

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