"I am a bladesmith and blacksmith for more than 30 years. I love creating and developing unique techniques for making artistic and functional cutlery. Damascus is in my blood."

Meet The Makers

David Lisch - Washington

Continually pushing boundaries and innovating in the realms of bladesmithing, damascus making, and other areas of artistic metalwork and object design, ABS Master Bladesmith David Lisch forges sole-authorship chef knives and other culinary objects at his studio in Yelm, Washington. Taking a methodical, clean, and controlled approach to damascus steel and mosaic pattern design, David creates unique and beautiful styles for use in function-forward kitchen tools that draw on his 26 years of experience in the field.

From The Archives

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    Golden Copper Mosaic Chef 240mm
    David Lisch
    Golden Copper Mosaic Chef 240mm
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    Ocean Sunset Cleaver 145mm
    David Lisch
    Ocean Sunset Cleaver 145mm
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    David Lisch Feather Chef 255mm
    David Lisch
    David Lisch Feather Chef 255mm
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    Sun Rising Chef 180mm
    David Lisch
    Sun Rising Chef 180mm
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    Landscape Cleaver 140mm
    David Lisch
    Landscape Cleaver 140mm
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    Wrought Damascus Chef 205mm
    David Lisch
    Wrought Damascus Chef 205mm
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    Hanyaki Blackwood Chef 189mm
    David Lisch
    Hanyaki Blackwood Chef 189mm
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    Kissing Fish Damascus Spatula
    David Lisch
    Kissing Fish Damascus Spatula
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    Feathered Mosaic Chef 195mm
    David Lisch
    Feathered Mosaic Chef 195mm
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    Gilded Damascus Serving Tongs
    David Lisch
    Gilded Damascus Serving Tongs
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    Rolling Thunder Pizza Cutter
    David Lisch
    Rolling Thunder Pizza Cutter