Meet the Maker

Hi, my name is Dustin North, I am the face & creator behind North Edge Tools. I started my adult career as an engineer in the U.S. Air force. After getting out of the military I continued my work in engineering, eventually burning out and finally deciding to pursue a long-time passion…knives. I grew up with a knife in my pocket or on my belt. My parents had me in the outdoors constantly, and a knife was a tool that was always needed. I learned how to thrive outdoors with just a small knife. When I got older I learned that I could make my own knife, so I began the research on exactly how to do it and to do it correctly. I eventually made my first one in college on the couch in my apartment. Literally, ask my roommates how upset they were about the metal filings in the carpet from my filing the bevels in by hand while watching tv. Before you ask, yes I went outside to heat treat it & I still have and use that knife to this day. From that first knife I have been trying to improve. Not only my designs, but heat treatment, finishes, functionality, ergonomics, sheath design, etc. This is a functional craft that I love. I get to nerd out over metallurgy, blade geometry, and performance but I also get to create & craft things by hand. Each avenue I take in knife making opens a new rabbit hole of making that I am excited about diving into. Being able to create quality tools & goods meant for everyday use is a dream come true. I appreciate you stopping in and looking at my work. I hope you can find something you like that you can use for a lifetime.