"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."
David Lisch - Washington
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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.