Craftsmanship and Artistry

Knives as Art: Craftsmanship and Style

By William Henry November 06, 2019

From functional and life-sustaining tools to emblems of strength and style, handcrafted knives have become the quintessential instrument for the modern-day warrior. Behind a luxury knife’s razor-sharp utility and flawless aesthetic lies an enduring tradition of hand-engravers, silversmiths, and other highly-skilled artisans keeping the craft alive. The advent of laser and machine engraving increased access to these sharp cutting devices...

Anti-commodity

By Matt Conable October 05, 2019

For a long time, I’ve called WH the anti-commodity brand. Maybe there is a better way to say it, but indulge me for a moment while I elaborate... In the case of most branded goods out there, from Rolex to Gucci to Apple and beyond, a piece is designed and then the production system is set up to exactly replicate...

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In service...

By Matt Conable August 29, 2019

The Beatles got it right – ‘and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make’. More than anything else we might accomplish, our legacy is tied to how we treat others. The difference we make is best measured by the love we create and leave behind. What does this have to do with William...

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One World...

By Matt Conable July 17, 2019

July 2019 Journal William Henry has a simple mission – imagine the best stuff we possibly can, figure out how to make it, and challenge ourselves to keep getting better. The rest tends to sort itself out if we keep our eye on the ball... So how do we do that? We go wherever we have to go in the...

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It Matters...

By William Henry June 20, 2019

Hi all, I’m just back from a big trade show in Vegas with William Henry. As exhausting as these big shows are, it’s always good to step outside the bubble and see what we do in the world. Left to right: Musician Matt Goss, William Henry Sales Associate Michelle and Matt Conable. While at the JCK event we got to...

Craftsmanship and Artistry & Q & A With Our Founder

Ask Matt - What is Koftgari?

By William Henry June 20, 2019

Have a question about the William Henry multiverse? Email community@williamhenry.com and Matt will choose a couple to answer in this monthly forum... Question: What is Koftgari? Koftgari is an ancient Persian technique for inlaying precious metal into steel. I have an old knife that I found in a bazaar in Pakistan that features sterling silver inlaid into the forged steel...

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Where it all began...

By Matt Conable May 06, 2019

As we begin our WH newsletter, I thought I’d share a little of the backstory of how I ended up here – what a long strange trip it’s been... I’m another one of those college drop-outs that did alright – in 1989 I left Cornell, mid sophomore year, to take a grunt job in a little knife shop in Davenport...

Craftsmanship and Artistry & Q & A With Our Founder

Ask Matt - How long does it take to make a knife?

By William Henry May 03, 2019

Have a question about the William Henry multiverse? Email community@williamhenry.com and Matt will choose a couple to answer in this monthly forum... Question: How long does it take to make a WH knife? I’ve always answered this question “Until it’s done”. Maybe a little trite, but it’s the truth. It’s also true that we orchestrate a global dance on many...