High Pines Equipment was born from a love of craftsmanship and the outdoors. I first tried forging knives as a kid, turning out mostly pointed pieces of scrap metal and bent wrenches.
As I grew into my teens, camping and hiking became a bigger part of my life, and I always carried a knife, usually from one of the larger production companies. In college I returned to knife making, initially as a way to avoid the hefty price tags of commercial knives. I started by forging everything by hand in my yard with charcoal and a Shop Vac. Quickly i found ways to streamline and simplify the process, and realized I could make and design knives for the way I actually used them, rather than settling for common design themes for models labeled “Survival” or “Tactical,” many of which felt more like props than tools.
I began creating knives that were functional and dependable for real outdoor adventures. As time went on I refined my process, and switched from forging to CNC machining, while still keeping the hand fit and finish that became characteristic of my products. I continually tested them on trips and found their strengths and flaws, and over time I refined my designs to best meet the needs of real-world use.
my goal became to make knives that didn’t require mental gymnastics to justify their place in my pack. I wanted no-brainer tools that easily earned their place in outdoor kits.
High Pines Equipment continues to grow with the same spirit of making real knives for real use.
If you have any questions about the products, comments about a design, or want to see them in a store near you, give me a call! 617-501-8891
