Welcome. My name is Kurt Allen Swearingen and I specialize in making beautiful yet functional hand-crafted knives at my traditional workshop in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

My Background and My Knives.  After a period of tuition from a respected Swedish knife-maker, I started making my own knives in 2007: in doing so, I fulfilled a long-standing ambition to satisfy my passion for the knives and knife-making methods of the great American tradition.  More recently I spent an invaluable week in the workshop of Master Smith, Lin Rhea, perfecting new forging and heat treating techniques, honing my bladesmith skills and discovering many of the time-honoured secrets that help lend my knives their unmistakable combination of quality, individuality and authenticity.

Keeping Traditions Alive. Today, I make and sell my knives through carefully selected stores and distributors in my home state of New Mexico, including Charlie’s Sporting Goods in Albuquerque and Letherwerks in Taos.  I also sell direct to a growing number of big game hunters who visit northern New Mexico.  Peerless quality and uncompromised attention to detail mean my customers tend to be discerning buyers who need a specific knife for a specific task, or those hunters and collectors who share my own heartfelt appreciation for the materials, construction and authentic styles of the American knife. 

More than just a knife; a lifelong investment with real character.  Before considering a knife from my collection, please feel free to learn about the creativity, materials, and specialist techniques that go into every knife I make.  Rest assured that many hours of meticulous crafting and testing ensure that each knife is a highly functional and completely dependable tool, as well as the kind of unique and highly desirable work of art you'll want to pass down from generation to generation.

Member, American Bladesmith Society, Inc.

Member, Arkansas Knifemakers Association