The Story Behind The Blade

A Childhood Calling My fascination with knives started early. My family moved from Namibia to the U.S. when I was just a year old, so while my roots are in Africa, my "forge-sense" was raised right here. I remember a specific moment as a young boy when I found myself thanking God for the existence of knives. Most kids were focused on sports or video games, but I recognized even then that the blade was a providential tool—something essential and meaningful.

Faith & Forging My faith as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the foundation of my life and my business. To me, being a craftsman is about more than just making a sale; it’s about integrity, stewardship, and doing honest work. I believe that if I’m going to put my name on a piece of steel, I owe it to the Creator and to you to make it the very best I can.

The "Journeyman" Milestone I spent my formative years as a smith in Texas, eventually earning my Journeyman Smith rating with the American Bladesmith Society in 2024. For those who aren't "knife nerds," that basically means I had to prove my blades could survive some pretty extreme tests—like chopping through a 2x4 and then still being sharp enough to shave with, and bending a blade 90 degrees without it snapping. It ensures that a Greiner blade isn't just "wall candy"—it’s a high-performance tool.

The Wyoming Chapter I’ve recently traded the Texas heat for the mountain air and wide-open spaces of Wyoming. My family and I are loving the new scenery, and I’m finding that the rugged frontier is the perfect place to focus on what matters most. The "Wyoming version" of my work is leaning into that spirit—tough, clean, and built for the high country.