Ryan Pearson of Pearson Custom Knives is a master mechanic by day and an up-and-coming master knifemaker by night. His dreams of taking his knifemaking full time are quickly becoming a reality through his growing customer base and fan following within the knife community. This is due in large part to his popular models such as the Titan, Chief, Lil Chief, Scout, and Rhino. All his knives and sheaths are made out of his home shop by Ryan himself and the occasional family member who can pitch in a helping hand.
Ryan utilizes the same work ethic that made him a master mechanic in his trade as a knifemaker. His knives’ quality, fit and finish, massive attention to detail, and customer service are second to none. His easy-going nature and great personality are also beginning to garner a lot of customers.
TITAN
The Titan is a beautiful drop-point fi xed blade with carbon fi ber handle scales and blue G10 liners. The knife features a full tang blade made from CPM 20CV with a forward fi nger choil so the user can choke up for precision cutting. It comes with a Kydex sheath with a Tek-Lok belt attachment for easy carry
CHIEF AND LIL CHIEF
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I have a confession to make. See if this sounds familiar. I take meticulous care of the knives I use for everyday carry, hunting, and general woods wandering. I wipe them down with an oily cloth after use and I never let them get too dull. Seldom do I have to restore a damaged edge. Most of the time I simply touch up the edges of my pocketknives with a few careful strokes across the rough bottom of a ceramic coffee cup. That’s usually all that’s needed. I don’t use my knives as screwdrivers or pry bars. As a matter of fact, I still have the very first knife I ever owned, an old Boy Scout knife that was handed down from my older brother. The blades have a deep patina that comes with using carbon steel over the years, but the knife is very usable still.
