At Shepherd’s Forge, we believe tools should work.

Our knives are made for real work and real people — practical in the hand, durable under daily use, and faithful whether in the kitchen or the field. These are not decorative objects. They are tools meant to be used, maintained, and relied upon for a lifetime.
 

Founded in 2021 by Kevin Parido alongside his wife Sarabeth and their sons, Shepherd’s Forge began with a simple conviction: some work just feels right because it is honest work.

For Kevin, hand-forging, fitting, and finishing a knife from raw steel to sharpened edge is exactly that. Every blade is made in small batches, and Kevin’s hands touch each one through every step of the process. Nothing is rushed. Nothing unnecessary is added. If it doesn’t serve the work, it’s left out.
 

Simplicity here isn’t a style — it’s a discipline. The marks of the forge remain as evidence of real labor. With time and use, each knife becomes part of a household’s story, shaped not by perfection but by faithfulness.
 

Shepherd’s Forge is truly a family craft.  Their 3 older sons, Lukas, Liam and Landon all have had a hand in knife making from the start of the business.  Their son Landon has worked beside his dad for years, shaping and finishing handles and learning the trade firsthand. For him, turning raw materials into something both beautiful and useful is the most satisfying part of the process. Together, the family shares in the work, the responsibility, and the pride that comes from making something built to last.
 

Our goal is simple: to create knives that become trusted companions and future heirlooms — tools you reach for every day and pass down for generations.​​