Idaho

PrimitiveWays began in 1998 and is produced by Dick Baugh, Bob Gillis, Norm Kidder, Susan Labiste, Chuck Kritzon, Ken Peek and Dino Labiste. The Society of Primitive Technology is a non-profit organization dedicated to the research, practice, and teaching of primitive technology.

There is no comparison. In a day and age where most tools are drop forged, stamped or cut out and then poorly tempered, a majority of people have never had the pleasure of using a well-made tool. Hand forging with hammers compresses the steel, introducing more carbon into a smaller area. Carbon is what cuts, therefore you get a superior edge. After annealing, the tools are quenched then tempered to the proper hardness. The tool is then fitted with a white oak handle that seats properly in the socket. The shock ring on top helps prevent splitting. My tools all come shaving sharp and may be shipped back to me for re-sharpening and repair work at any time for a nominal fee. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with these tools, simply return within one year for a full refund or exchange.