Joel Schwartz

Joel Schwartz

Chiradyne

Whittier, CA
Member since: 2014
4.6
2 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

While traveling through Tuscany in 2008, I had the privilege of learning knifemaking from a local artisan in a small town called Scarperia. This little town has been a center for knife and sword makers since the 1300′s and I left with some basic skills and a new passion. Now I have built on those initial lessons, developing a technique that is all my own, but based on generations of Old World knowledge. We strive to make the best knife you’ve ever owned, completely by hand, using exotic woods mated to the metal that’s best suited to your demands. Our name, Chiradyne, is derived from the Greek word for “hand” and the Greek word for “power”. We believe that you’ll be empowered to create great things with your hands, using the great tools we've created with our hands.

What people are saying

4.6
(2)
  • Michael DvorkinMD

    Michael Dvorkin

    For Straight Razors
    4.2

    Love the work, just took longer than planned. However maker communicated reasons for delays and was very professional. The craftmanship was exactly what I would have hoped for...would buy from the maker again in the future!

  • JB

    janet blankenship

    For Cocobolo Wharnclife Pocket Knife
    5.0

    Very satisfied with the pocket knife ordered for a gift. The maker was able to answer all my questions prior to ordering. Beautiful knife. Would use Joel again!

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