Josh Opel Custom Knives

Josh Opel Custom Knives Father of three and part-time knife maker. I will post knives on this page as they come available. T

These multipiece handles are stressful as hell. It's always a relief to get to the glue up stage. I've been itching to u...
12/02/2025

These multipiece handles are stressful as hell. It's always a relief to get to the glue up stage. I've been itching to use this yellow cedar burl in something. Should be a really handy all around knife!

Sneak peak at what's on my bench!
12/01/2025

Sneak peak at what's on my bench!

Finishing a knife when the halloween decorations are up is kinda fun!
10/18/2025

Finishing a knife when the halloween decorations are up is kinda fun!

A couple of rehandles in ironwood. Turned out nice! I love/ hate working with ironwood lol.
09/06/2025

A couple of rehandles in ironwood. Turned out nice! I love/ hate working with ironwood lol.

A little rusty in the knife making and picture taking 😆 🤣. Feels good to get one finished up that I've had going for a ...
08/30/2025

A little rusty in the knife making and picture taking 😆 🤣. Feels good to get one finished up that I've had going for a long time! Better pictures to come! Wood from never disappoints!

02/09/2024
**Both sold** Both these came available. Hit me up if you need the perfect valentine's day gift!
02/09/2024

**Both sold** Both these came available. Hit me up if you need the perfect valentine's day gift!

Finished this skinner up today. Aeb-l stainless and pinecone/ resin scales.
01/30/2024

Finished this skinner up today. Aeb-l stainless and pinecone/ resin scales.

Piecing together this camp knife. Got the handle rough shaped and I couldn't resist some wet pics of this box elder burl...
01/22/2024

Piecing together this camp knife. Got the handle rough shaped and I couldn't resist some wet pics of this box elder burl. Gonna be pretty!

These have been in the works for a long, long time. I'm grateful to even get to be a part of what these meant to the fam...
08/23/2023

These have been in the works for a long, long time. I'm grateful to even get to be a part of what these meant to the family. One of the most rewarding knife projects yet for me personally.

**SOLD** First seax inspired knife I've made. AEB-L, faux ivory, and micarta.
01/06/2023

**SOLD** First seax inspired knife I've made. AEB-L, faux ivory, and micarta.

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Lebanon, OR
97386

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