Single-operator machine shop. Every knife milled, ground, and finished by hand. No CNC, no crew, no shortcuts. The sticker below goes on every box that ships.
Current builds off the bench. DM to claim one.
Current builds in progress. Watch them go from raw stock to finished blade.
A bali fit for Doom Slayer.
Two pounds of manually-milled steel and titanium. Started as a custom order, now the flagship. Heavy enough to feel like business, balanced so it still flips right.
Every surface cut on a Bridgeport-class manual mill. Blade ground by hand, not belt-sanded on a jig. Six to eight weeks from deposit to doorstep.
Every model Polecat builds. Filter by category to narrow it down.
Progress shots, shop notes, and updates from the workbench.
I am a manual machinist and knifemaker local to Huntsville, Alabama. I have a full machine shop with the ability to do many things knife related.
I take on unique projects all the time and love to work with exotic materials.
Every Polecat starts as raw stock and ends as a finished blade ready to flip.
Concept, dimensions, materials. Every build starts on paper with a plan.
Manual milling of handles and blade. Tight tolerances, no CNC, no jigs.
Hand grinding the blade profile, edge geometry, and finish. Steel becomes a blade.
Bushings, pivots, hardware. Tuned and dialed until the action is right.
Willing to take on customs of most requests. DM on Instagram to start the conversation.
Blade steel, handle stock, finish. Damascus, timascus, titanium, exotic options on request.
Work directly with Wilfred on dimensions, blade shape, handle profile, hardware specs.
Every build is done by hand. Turnaround varies by complexity and queue. DM for current wait times.
Deposit required for custom work
See the knives in hand and meet the maker. Upcoming shows and past appearances.
Straight from the balisong community.
DMs are fastest. Text works too.
DM Wilfred on Instagram (@wilfred.richards) with what you're looking for. Available builds are first come, first served. Custom orders require a deposit and a conversation about specs.
Payment is currently handled through Burch Knives, who has a payment processor set up for bladed products. This keeps things smooth and avoids the issues most knife makers run into with mainstream payment platforms.
It depends on complexity and the current queue. Simple builds might be a few weeks, complex customs with exotic materials take longer. DM for current turnaround times.
Domestic US shipping is standard. International shipping is possible but comes with legal restrictions depending on the destination. Balisongs are restricted or banned in many countries. Check your local laws before ordering.
Balisong legality varies by state. They're restricted in California, Hawaii, New York, and several other states. It's your responsibility to know your local laws before purchasing. I cannot ship to states where balisongs are prohibited.
Absolutely. Damascus, timascus, titanium alloys, different blade steels. If it can be worked by hand, it's on the table. Material availability and pricing varies, so DM to discuss options.
For Polecat builds, yes. If something needs adjustment or repair, reach out on Instagram and we'll figure it out.
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