Chapman Lake Knives

Chapman Lake Knives Precisely engineered, bespoke, American-made blades from the highest quality materials available. All manufactured right here in the USA.

Chapman Lake Knives is a small, family-owned and operated business based in Bloomington, Indiana. We specialize in blades made from the highest-end American materials and the most precise engineering standards on the market. The company is a subsidiary of Chapman Lake Instrument, which produces orthopedic implants, surgical tools and blades. The lead designer of this knife, with his background in

aerospace engineering combined with the company’s surgical blade capability, set out to build the best-performing knife on the market.

05/02/2026

After an extended hiatus for some major shop maintenance, we are finally back up and running blades once again!

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The pride of Bloomington, Indiana
01/20/2026

The pride of Bloomington, Indiana

12/31/2025
Santa is loading the sleigh with last-minute CLKs! Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas 🇺🇸
12/19/2025

Santa is loading the sleigh with last-minute CLKs! Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas

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We’ve been a little quiet, but we haven’t forgotten how to get the job done! 🇺🇸
09/26/2025

We’ve been a little quiet, but we haven’t forgotten how to get the job done!

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Found this sticker on an old kitchen appliance. We should bring these back!Happy Independence Day weekend 🇺🇸
07/05/2025

Found this sticker on an old kitchen appliance. We should bring these back!

Happy Independence Day weekend

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30 minutes remain on our Mike Crenshaw tribute CLK-2D auction. Bidding stands at $550.Table 38E in the Baller Room
06/08/2025

30 minutes remain on our Mike Crenshaw tribute CLK-2D auction. Bidding stands at $550.

Table 38E in the Baller Room

Blade Show Day 2: we have 3 items up for silent auction at table 38E. We will accept online bids for those unable to joi...
06/07/2025

Blade Show Day 2: we have 3 items up for silent auction at table 38E. We will accept online bids for those unable to join us in Atlanta! Auctions will run until noon EST on Sunday, June 8. Bids will be updated in the comments.

-Item 1: Mike Crenshaw tribute “Hawaiian Shirt” CLK-2D, current bid $500
-Item 2: “Old Glory” Bruder’s Heirloom cigar cutter (custom cerakote/laser finish, all Ti with Magnacut blade inserts, made by Chapman Lake), current bid $210
-Item 3: “Old Glory” CLK-2D (custom cerakote/laser details), current bid $300

Happy Blade Show!

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Our Mike Crenshaw tribute knife, beautifully done by is now live for auction at Table 38E. All proceeds will benefit a ...
06/06/2025

Our Mike Crenshaw tribute knife, beautifully done by is now live for auction at Table 38E. All proceeds will benefit a charity of his family’s choosing.

A sneak peek of the CLK “Kaleidoscope Series” featured at Blade Show 2025. Full preview to come. 🇺🇸
06/02/2025

A sneak peek of the CLK “Kaleidoscope Series” featured at Blade Show 2025. Full preview to come.

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Address

2115 W Industrial Park Drive
Bloomington, IN
47404

Telephone

+18123237165

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