The Steel Hide Co. story began in 1995 with a knife collection. Somewhere along the line I began collecting knives; knives I picked up here and there, gifts received, and those special knives that were passed down a couple of generations. Those passed down were the ones that sparked my interest in the hobby of making handcrafted knives. These were the knives that last, made in a time when things were done with pride in country and workmanship. That’s what I wanted to make. Friends started requesting them, and it just branched out from there.

The leather craft began with the making of sheaths for my knives. After I figured that out, my imagination ran and I started new projects. Now, these skills I’ve passed on to a new generation that works with me at The Steel Hide Co.

Our products are more than a wallet or a knife…they’re a representation of values our family owned business holds dear; pride in our country and those who serve, pride in the products we produce, responsibility to the customer and their satisfaction, and pride in knowing each piece we make is done right here, in our shop, in the U.S.A. Nothing is produced elsewhere and sent to us to put together. We build your piece from start to finish. We make handcrafted knives and leather products that can be passed down for generations…just like my grandpa’s knives.

I speak for The Steel Hide family when I say thank you for the trust you put in us with every purchase.

Lewie DeVore

Founder, The Steel Hide Co.