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WHO WE ARE. Join or Die's commitment to craftsmanship and producing products that are made with care is evident in everything we do. Our knives are made for hard use over the course of your lifetime. Our shop ethos is built around creating a community that works together to help people grow, learn new skills and build lasting bonds.  Check out our latest video now, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube!

Did I ruin this knife?” I get this question from bashful and embarrassed customers pretty frequently. The question is almost always in regard to a deeply oxidized blade. Sometimes it’s just a few gray blotches, other times there’s a bit of rust and I’ve even seen attempts to remove the oxidation make it worse. The answer is always “not at all” accompanied by a few different points. The first is encouragement to look at patina in a new way. Most people today have had little to no interaction with high carbon knives. Almost all cheaper mass production knives are stainless...

Our latest YouTube video explores the history and all of the features of our longest-standing knife design, the Rimfire FieldMate. From a discussion about how the current iteration of the blade profile came to life to details about the construction and features of the knife- Brent provides an in depth look at this best seller.   Watch now and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to never miss a video!

A step-by-step guide from Join or Die Founder and expert knifemaker Brent Stubblefield. Sharpening knives is a skill that can be developed and learned over time. This video discusses the basics of knife sharpening in enough detail to act as a helpful field guide for both new and experienced individuals wanting to hone and sharpen their blades. Subscribe to the JOIN OR DIE YouTube Channel to be the first to see our new videos: https://bit.ly/3LQT3OI