Today we released our first proper chef's knife, calling it the Silhouette. It's a svelte design with a 7.5" traditional blade shape, in high-hardness CPM Magnacut with a fine satin finish. The handle for this first batch is maker-exclusive carbon…

We have developed a new ordering method for the newly-released Wayfarer 247CF. This is our long-running Wayfarer 247 model, but for the first time with a non-titanium show side. We have opted for various styles of Fatcarbon carbon fiber for…

Quickform is a way to easily order a killer build with a fast turn-around time. For now three are available, split up by scale material: OD Green Canvas Micarta, Burlap Micarta, and twill carbon fiber. Each page will have hundreds…

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Please visit this dedicated Halloween 2021 editions page to see what we're doing this year.

There has always been a number of projects being researched and developed behind the scenes here at Olamic. Like most organizations we have a "skunkworks" or special projects division. It's always a joy when something comes to fruition and two…

We were excited back in 2018 when Blade Magazine announced that they are bringing back the west coast edition of their show, dubbed simply Blade West. Of course we signed up immediately. For the first two years (2018-2019) it was…

After eight years in our current spot we finally got the opportunity to expand into a much nicer space. Luckily the move itself won't be too dramatic because we're just going from one unit to another in the same building.…

We're getting closer to finalizing the "bolsterlock" version of the Whippersnapper. The design and all dimensions will stay the same, but with the addition of an integrated front bolster. This will allow us to expand our build options to include…

Our new Appetizer model is a fidget-friendly non-locking folder that's just shy of 4.5" overall with a sub-2" blade. In addition to many of our style and finish options this model also includes a modular backspacer component. We first showed…

Our first Gathering was the 5th gathering GV back in 2013 and today in 2021 I can't imagine ever not attending this show. Big thanks to Larry and his crew for the hard work, consistency, and putting up a great…

After a bunch of certainty we're happy to say that Blade Show in 2021 in Atlanta, GA is definitely happening and we will definitely be attending. You'll find us in a new spot, Booth #612, which will be on your…

To make custom Timascus pivot collars we typically buy oversized Timascus rod then manually lathe it down to size. The reason for this is the large variation in how collars are done on all the different models. Usually this rod…

To mark the end of the first run of the Whippersnapper we are offering a limited amount of builds all based on these shaped inlays. The inlays will span most of our familiar options in Titanium as well as expand…

This is the Olamic B.A.T. It was first sighted in an instagram post on March 13th, 2021. Additional sightings have been reported here on the website. [foogallery id="22914"]

As of today it's possible to buy an Olamic knife direct from us, in the shop section here on the website, and pay using a number of different cryptocurrencies... and yes, that includes dogecoin.

We came out with the original Entropic finish in summer of 2018, and were the first ones to do so. In the months that followed we worked on perfecting it while keeping it exclusive. That's changed since then and Entropic…

The original Skullhunter Owl (in pewter) was released in 2016 and has been available on and off, since then. We followed up in November 2018 with two new versions of that design. One was in bronze and another in cobalt-chrome,…

We are marking Halloween Olamic style for the fourth year in a row. Only during the month of October we'll be making spooky themed builds of all our framelock models. This is the first year we've been able to do…

Crowd favorite the Skullhunter Owl bead is back in stock once again and available to order from the shop page. As always, stock is limited for the time being. The price hasn't changed ($35.00) and shipping is always included. For…

We are working on a small batch of our custom linerlocks, this time with CTS-XHP blade steel. So far this is limited to the Wayfarer Classic (4" blade) model. Contact us directly or fill out the build your own form…

We have added a new build option to our arsenal. These deconstructed inlays are available only on the Whippersnapper model (for now) and can be created virtually out of any material. Check out the gallery below or take a look…

Visit the Olamic Table Our first show to get cancelled was IWA OutdoorClassics and from then it was sadly obvious that others would follow. To bring the knife show experience up to social distancing spec we built The Olamic Table…

Following the similarly styled Wayfarer 247 (August 2019) and Busker (May 2019), the latest limited exclusive with CountyComm is the Whippersnapper. This variant is limited to just 24 pieces in each blade style and is serialized xx/24 (on the inside,…

We just released a new lanyard bead to go with our latest Whippersnapper model. The idea was to have something to symbolize the meaning behind what a whippersnapper is and so for inspiration we used the popular purple devil emoji:…

Today we are launching our latest folding knife, the Whippersnapper. It's a follow-up front-flipper to the Busker, also designed by Andrey Kolesnikov. This one will be available with American-made CPM 20CV steel from Crucible metals and feature our proven framelock…

We've teamed up with CountyComm again to bring another Limited Exclusive. This time it's our Wayfarer 247 model with the addition of three distinct fullers in the handle. All the details are finished with an aggressive stonewash. Each blade shape…

Our brand new Steampunk lanyard bead is available now. For more details or to purchase visit the lanyard beads section of our store.

One of the most sought-after exotic steels is Bertie Rietveld's Damascus. Perfected over decades, his steel is unique and offered in very limited quantities. We scored some at Blade Show and used it for a matching set of knives pictured…

A few times a year we make a few of these neck knives. They are mini fixed blades in a number of different designs. Because there are so many potential styles (shapes) we don't give them official model names. Each…

After working with an outside contractor for Gunkote application we decided to bring the process in-house. So far we are very happy with the results and can offer quicker turnaround time. We decided to use 2400 Series Gunkote (by KG…

Just in time for Blade Show we completed a few knives with a brand new steel. What you're seeing is our proprietary in-house High Carbon Vanadium Damascus but with Mokume-style layers of copper and nickel. This is a new process…

We are in a new location this year: booth #607. It's our first time having a booth instead of a table and when this spot became available we couldn't say no. This year we are planning to officially release the…

Our friends at DLT Trading just received the latest batch of our limited edition Damasteel Swish model. Visit their site to see fresh builds of this rare model, with variants not available anywhere else. Below is a preview gallery of…

Our next upcoming model is a framelock version of a full custom design, the Rainmaker. Sign up below to receive notifications about this new release. This knife will have the same DNA as our other framelocks with features like a…

For the first time ever we are using Damasteel on our most popular models. The Wayfarer 247, Busker, and Swish are now available to order with Damasteel blades and matching pocket clips. We are using their new Super Dense Twist…

For the first time in a couple of years we will back in Eugene, OR for the Oregon Knife Collectors Association annual show. It will be held at the Lane Events Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, 2019. If…

We have recently added a brand new Hand Carved Series. It is called Art Homage and the idea here is to use hand carving to pay respect to famous art styles, images, painters, sculptors, and the like. The first such…

The Wayfarer Compact was our second folding knife model, a smaller version of the Wayfarer Classic. We built the first ones in 2015 and have been making it on and off and since. It was and still is a full…

Coming up this weekend is the first annual Las Vegas Custom Knife Show. It is organized by our friends at Fifty Fifty Productions and will feature a ton of great makers. The show is January 26-27, Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday…

We wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the entire team here at Olamic. Thank you for the support shown in 2018, for giving us ample opportunity to make awesome knives, and for…

There are many things we can add to a knife but the concept of removing is just as important. A sculpture is just a solid block until the right amount of material is removed in the right places. On this…

A limited run of compound grind Tanto and Sheepscliffe blades for the 247 is now available. This is a hollow grind and the style is inherited from our original linerlock Wayfarer and Wayfarer Compact models. You can use the Wayfarer…

We wanted to have a texture available on titanium that is classy in a traditional way, like checkering, but wasn't done by machine. This is the result of a number of experiments and we're calling it Basaltic. Below are some…

Pictured here is the biggest fixed blade that we've made. This tanto sword is 19" overall with an 11.5" blade. The steel is our High Carbon Vanadium, sandwich'd on carbon steel. Handle is hornbeam wood matching the sheath with an…

We just completed a batch of our fixed blades. These are fully handmade and all feature our in-house Damascus. There are two main types: High Carbon Vanadium Damascus (HCVD) and Nickel Carbon Mosaic Damascus (NCMD). This time we've incorporated a…

Our first folding knife was the Wayfarer (now called Wayfarer Classic) released in June of 2013. It was and still is a large (4" blade) tactical folder. We have gone through many iterations of it, with all being full custom,…

Pictured here is Entropic, our finish on titanium. It is available to order now on framelocks and we are still experimenting with how to use it on linerlocks. Entropy is defined as lack of predictability and that's exactly what this…

We wanted to make something fun and have had this idea for awhile. The pocket axe was first shared via a playful giveaway on instagram (link) and then revealed fully (link). After an overwhelming response we knew that it was…

A limited number of various Wayfarer 247s with flame color themes is now available at DLT Trading. We haven't explored this popular finish much before. Huge thanks to everyone at DLT for making this batch a reality. For now these…

Olamic is now hiring knife-minded individuals at our Visalia, CA shop. You will be part of the creation process for our line of folding knives, both custom and semi-custom. We are looking for a number of roles so regardless of…

We are proud to continue working with Andrey Kolesnikov (Russia) on unique pieces. Wayfarer 247s, Swishes, and Buskers have hand-carved Titanium frames. On our linerlocks we can also use Bronze for the scales. Below you find a gallery of some…

These brand new cast stainless skull clips are now an option for the Wayfarer 247. We have always wanted to have an alternative to our current clip selection, but something with a little oomph, and think these are perfect. The…

Every once in awhile we like to make something different, or at least new to us. In a way it's something to challenge us. This particular batch of fixed blades is the latest iteration in that endeavor. We wanted to…

In 2016 we released our first bead, the Skullhunter Owl, to a great reception of both knife and non-knife people. Today we are following up with another bead design, but this time a bat. Bats exist in most cultures and…

Just in time for Halloween, the Shadow Swish is once again available for ordering. These are all black variants of the knife achieved using a PVD coating. We can build these in matte (pictured above) or stonewash, both having a…

We are starting to build a batch of Wayfarer 247s with PVD finished blades and/or handles. The option is available on both Classic and Harpoon style blades. This coating is applied via vapor deposition and is extremely durable. As is…

We have received hundreds of requests for a smaller model. It's said go big or go home... so we did, except we went small. The Busker has a 2.25" blade that's deployed via front flipper or blade cutout. This means…

We are currently working on the third run of our popular mid-tech model the Wayfarer 247. On the first run we used Elmax blade steel, on the second run we switched to M390 and will continue to use it on…

The Skullhunter Owl bead is back! After the incredibly successful first batch of this bead design we had to make more due to the demand. So as of today the beads are back in town! Once again we are proud…

Olamic began in 2010 with handmade Damascus hunting knives forged and built in Russia. We have always been proud of our in-house steel, specifically High Carbon Vanadium Damascus (H.C.V.D.) and its various patterns. In 2013 we expanded into folding knives…

We have recently found a new supplier for Zirconium and are finally happy with the quality of the material. Since we started working with it two years ago, a number of sheets we received would be inconsistent once they are…

5,933 miles is the distance between our shop in Visalia, CA and that of Andrey Kolesnikov in Vladimir, Russia. We are an American knife company and he is a Russian master artist and engraver. We make things that can cut,…

It might be a cliché but we have found this out for ourselves time and time again and can easily see why this concept is so relatable. Problems almost never arise by themselves and often thing seem like they're either…

Starting in 2016, every year we build Halloween versions of our custom folding knives. Only one or two of each model is made per year, all have black/orange themes and special logos. Luckily G10 comes in an amazing orange and…