Who We Are
Ironwood Outfitters is the result of years of trial, error, and a continuous refinement of my knifemaking skills and equipment. The backbone of my knifemaking will always be a desire for continuous improvement in design, materials, practices. I try to make knifes that are unpretentious and will live up to the harshest use without sacrificing design. There are models and variants to fit everyone’s tastes and needs, but regardless of material, they are all built to meet the same standards of quality and reliability.
When I started making knives there was no one there to help, I had to learn everything with limited tools and a few books. I had to figure out everything for myself and made a lot of mistakes along the way. It took a long time to develop the skills required to make knives I felt comfortable showing anyone. For that reason, I wanted to give back to the community, which is why I recently started teaching classes as well. To help other future knife makers get a leg up, or those just looking to try something new and make something for themselves, our knife making class is a good start.
Because we love the outdoors and our community Ironwood Outfitters is committed to producing only sustainable products that are Made in the USA.
Meet Lance, Owner
Lance is the owner and custom knife maker at Ironwood Outfitters. Growing up in the south, he has had an interest in knives and firearms since a young age. As he got older, he found a need for better gear that worked both at home and on adventures, so he began investing his time in making his own products that fit both purposes. When he isn’t making knives, he enjoys hiking, kayaking and hunting. Lance is also a member of the Fredericksburg Area Woodworkers Guild.
Our Mission
Ironwood Outfitters is committed to making the best damn knives, that can cut, chop, and pry their way into anything, and look good doing it. We make knives meant to endure every day hard use. To ensure quality, we are committed to making and sourcing only products that are made from start to finish here in the USA.