About Me

On a small plot of land in the Adirondacks, the same land my great-grandfather cultivated before me, I’ve found myself following in his footsteps: wandering the same paths, basking in the dappled sunlight, and absolutely eating it, tripping over the same stones. 

I was born with a fixation for anything sharp. As a toddler, my parents would have to lock up the knife drawer, else I'd find them napping and place the biggest one on their lap as a humble offering. Ignoring this clear red flag, they gave in to my incessant begging and bought me knives of my own. I’d wandered around my grandparents' rural property, hacking at sticks and sword fighting dead trees. I was super cool, and some might say, even a hero.

Years passed and I began to see “bushcrafters” online doing all my favorite things: chopping wood, making fire, and refusing to bathe. I had found my calling. Inheriting the cheap and creative nature of my father, I began making my own knives and axe handles from whatever I could find: spring steel from truck suspension and wood from the trees. I pushed forward, pursuing my craft and spending more time than ever in those woods. Testing, modifying, retesting, and starting fresh, I soon realized I was wrong about those childhood adventures.

I realized what made those days so meaningful wasn’t my heroic swashbuckling or the really sweet way I jumped off that tree just then, it was the truly rare moment of peace that enveloped my little ADHD stricken brain. It was the sweet scent of the air and the vibrant flora, constantly in flux as the seasons wore on. While I wasn’t looking, a love had taken root in me. 

I pursue my craft now as it deepens my connection to that space. Axes shape my surroundings and knives keep me warm. A spoon, bowl, and kuksa bring me a sense of home. I make these things to stay immersed in that quiet, gentle world, and I now offer them to those who feel that same pull. If one of my tools helps you feel more at home in the woods and provides that same sense of peace, then I'd be very proud.