"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."
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.