Custom Forge Knife Maker, Victor ID

Custom Forge Knife Maker
Victor, ID

New West KnifeWorks is seeking a highly skilled bladesmith to join our team in Victor, Idaho

If you excel in all stages of knife making including conceptual design, forging steel, shaping handles and working with exotic materials, but need a direct and effective method of selling your works of art, we can offer this opportunity. With full access to our forging studio you will have all the tools and materials needed to produce custom knives at the highest level. Applicants must be able to show finished knives that demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of high end craftsmanship. Bonus points for added skills such as engraving, leatherwork, and damascus forging.

Your custom pieces will have both your logo or name alongside NWKW’s.

About you:

• Bladesmithing experience & skills
• Knife-obsessed
• Creative and innovative designer
• Machining knowledge
• Organized and self driven
• Entrepreneurial spirit

What you’ll do:

• Create finished custom pieces from inception to execution without upfront cost of material
• Design & make knives cohesive with NWKW brand
• Focus on the creative process while NWKW takes care of all administrative burden
• Work closely with Lead Buyer to effectively market & sell
• Stay involved with production management and shop improvements 

Cool stuff you’ll get to use:

• 600 sq ft custom forge shop + 200 sq ft finishing room in our 12,000 sq ft manufacturing shop
• 165 lb Anyang Pneumatic Power Hammer
• 25 ton Anyang hydraulic forging press
  Wilmont 2x72 grinder
• AMK horizontal grinder
• Harig 618 surface grinder (converted to belt)
• Bridgeport Mill
• Tormach CNC Mill
• Multiple CNC Routers
• 3D Printer
• Full Wood Shop
• Siepman VG3 CNC Blade Grinder
• Two disk grinders
• Mig welder
• Even heat kiln
• Well equipped finish room
• Anvils

Email jobs@newwestknifeworks.com with resume attached to apply.

Location Info
Victor Factory/Office Address | 7667 Lupine Lane, Victor ID 83455