Tools by Dan Bidinger - Washington

Admired by fellow culinary knifemakers for his clean designs, utilitarian profiles, refined geometry, and outstanding fit and finish, Sequim, Washington artisan Dan Bidinger crafts one-of-a-kind chef knives for the home and professional chef. Born in Alaska, Dan spent over a decade living and working overseas including in the United Arab Emirates where he used edged tools daily as a construction and high-ropes access worker. A self-taught knifemaker over the past half a decade, Dan has immersed himself in the artisan community to learn the nuances of what makes a high-performance tool for the kitchen, developing his own design style and crafting sleek, purpose-built knives from a variety of steels. An emphasis on precision bevel geometry and compound grinds has gained Dan a following by chefs who prefer a Western-style blade with aggressive tips, long, upswept edges, and laser-like cutting styles. Each a unique creation, it's an honor to make Dan's work available here.