USA-Made Knives & Shop Tools

Dark Pines is a two-man shop in Arlington, WA. Bryant Hamblen designs, Wayne Brem machines, and our knives and tools are CNC machined in the shop and finished by hand. This page shows everything we sell: fixed blade knives, including the Widow Maker 3.5 v.2 in CPM-154, the Skyline in 440C and the Bullet in DLC-coated Nitro-V; the SwitchBack friction folder; Hodges bolt-action scribes and blades in naval brass; 6061 aluminum work trays with Delrin inserts; Tactile Turn tops and thumb studs; custom Tactile Turn pens; and stainless kitchen tools.

Looking for one thing? Browse fixed blade knives, the SwitchBack friction folder, shop tools and pen hardware, or custom pens, kitchen tools and more.

FAQ

Where are Dark Pines knives made?
They're CNC machined in our shop in Arlington, Washington, and finished by hand.

Who is behind Dark Pines?
Two people. Bryant Hamblen does the design and Wayne Brem is a specialty machinist.

What blade steels do you use?
It depends on the model: CPM-154 on the Widow Maker 3.5 v.2, 440C on the Skyline Fixed Blade and the Hodges blade, AEB-L on the Skyline 2.0, and Nitro-V on the Bullet (DLC coated) and the SwitchBack. Each product page lists its steel.

Can my store carry Dark Pines?
Dealers can reach us through our Dealer Inquiry form.