Coal Forge · Hand-Forged · Austin, TX
Custom Knives, Built to Order
The Maker
Hand-Forged, One at a Time
Ayat Knife Co is Jason — a bladesmith working out of Austin, TX, heating steel in a coal forge until it glows the right color, then shaping it under a hammer. Every knife is built from a single piece of steel, started bare and finished by hand. No production runs, no shortcuts. When it's done, it's yours.
The Work
Recent Commissions
Every blade hand-forged to order. No two the same.
How It Works
From Inquiry to Delivery
Four steps from your idea to a blade in your hand.
Inquire
Submit a commission request with your knife type, intended use, and preferred materials.
Quote
Jason reviews your request and sends a custom price estimate based on materials and complexity.
Build
Once the deposit is placed, your blade enters the forge queue. You'll get progress updates.
Deliver
Finished knife ships to your door with care instructions. Balance due on delivery.
What Customers Say
The Reviews
Knives that earned their place in real kitchens and pockets.
"This knife changed how I work in the kitchen. The balance is perfect, the edge holds for weeks — I don't think I can go back."
— A commission customer