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Hello and Happy New Year everyone.
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I would like to thank everyone for all their continuing support and encouragement this past year and a half. My family and I do appreciate all the emails, comments and orders. Sadly though, 2026 has not started off any more positive than 2025. As I edit the website I am now here to announce that knife orders are being put on hold for the foreseeable future while I heal up from an injury sustained from years of knife making. I hope to get back to fulfilling orders by this May/June but even if I do, it may come at a cost, less knives being made per year. Those that were slated to receive a knife have been notified and I appreciate the support and understanding.
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There are some 'HOMELESS KNIVES' on the website ready for delivery as I also have inventory on Generals Hot Sauce. My apparel is also available for purchase along with coffee mugs.
Please keep an eye on my socials as well as here on the website for updates and information moving forward.
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Thank you for all the continued support.
Chad Kauranen
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“With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.
If you find something to be grateful for,
then you find something to look forward to, and you carry on.”
~Michael J. Fox
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Welcome to CK Knife and Tool, where our primary objective is to consistently achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with the knives we create. This straightforward philosophy has been instrumental in propelling our growth. From humble beginnings as a hobbyist, I've transitioned into a full-time knife maker and YouTuber.
The journey of building a knife business and a YouTube channel has been quite something and I would like to first say thank you to everyone that has been following along on this journey. I would also like to extend my appreciation to those that are still showing support for me as well as other small businesses throughout America. It's the little things that mean a great deal.
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American Handmade Knives
Customize Your Own Knife
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Custom-made knives offer a level of personalization and craftsmanship that sets them apart from mass-produced knives made overseas. When you choose to have a custom knife made with me, you are involved in every step of the creation process, allowing you to select various elements to create a unique and highly functional tool that suits your specific needs and preferences. When completed, you will have a truly one of a kind knife. A knife no one else has in the world.
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*** ABOUT ME ***
I'm a U.S. Marine Veteran and a former Law Enforcement Officer. I began making knives back in 2014 when my good friend and mentor, Jeff Conti first walked me through the process. After my first knife, it just went crazy. Knife after knife I just kept making, practicing and designing. Staying true to what I was taught, "Form follows function", and to not get caught up in all the gimmicks and fads surrounding the knife world.
After almost 20 years living in Washington, my family and I left the Pacific Northwest and rooted ourselves here in Gillette, Wyoming. After spending most of 2021 moving and rebuilding CK Knife and Tool I now am in the process to become Wyoming's premier knife maker.
But besides making knives and running a successful YouTube channel, I have become an Ambassador for the Made in America Movement.
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Please take a look at the knives I have made to-date as well as checking out my YouTube channel for customer knives, gear and tools as well as a more personal look into who and what CK Knife and Tool is.
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Thanks,
Chad