The Steel Experience
Our extensive collection of one-of-a-kind custom knives was designed for and made with Damascus steel. There is a unique story of discovery behind each knife – the style, materials, and process of craftsmanship by the artisan, Ted N. Larsen of Tucson, Arizona. The striking blade surface patterns were created in the process of forging, folding, deliberate twisting, cutting and hammering the two types of steel, 15N30 nickel and 1095 high carbon steel. These alloys are folded 1,032 times, stress relief annealed, and cryogenically treated to -330 degrees Fahrenheit. The polished surfaces have a resulting hardness and controlled tempering to sustain a sharpened edge, a combination of strength and durability that manifests a quality tone upon striking. All knife designs and material combinations are the unique innovation of the artisan.
A native of Flint, Michigan, Ted is fourth generation in a family of tool and die designers, black smiths, Danish shipbuilders, and talented skilled trade professionals who immigrated to the U. S. to join the beginnings of the automobile industry. Ted spent 25 years as an automotive design, manufacturing and service technology engineer in Detroit. He is quite comfortable in addressing mechanical, electrical and systems engineering challenges, and has applied this background subsequently in other industries. Ted has rebuilt 35 sports cars including several which have received national recognition. With a passion for ocean going sailing, he has also restored classic wooden sailboats. A resident of New England for many years, Ted restored antique furniture, turn of the century farm equipment, and designed and built an authentic post and beam barn to match his family’s historic home in a Connecticut village. He recently completed a degree in architecture to compliment his mechanical engineering studies.
Moving to the Southwest in 2004 and always the outdoorsman since his youth, Ted has chosen to leverage his industrial design and engineering background to shift into environmental design. He is fascinated by the history, people and products of the Southwest. Ted’s expanding knife collection capitalizes on his lifetime accomplishments as an engineer, technician, metal and wood worker, and artist.
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Thank you for your interest Ted N. Larsen
in my work. I would truly enjoy Hat Creek T
collaborating with you to design 7990 E. Alvin Road
a unique knife, sheath and wooden Tucson, AZ 85750-2806
presentation box to commemorate (520) 733-5758 office
a life milestone, accomplishment, (877) 544-2580 toll free
anniversary or holiday.
T. N. Larsen July, 2008
Hat Creek T is a Division of The Larsen Group: Architects of Change
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