A New Knife Maker Gaining a Name

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 fixed blade with carbon fiber handle scales and blue G10 liners. The knife features a full tang blade made from CPM 20CV with a forward finger 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.

TITAN 
Overall Length: 8.25″
Blade Length: 3.75″
Cutting Edge: 3.00″
Handle Length: 4.50″
Blade Steel: CPM 20CV
Blade Style: Drop Point
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber with Blue G10 Liners
Weight: 4.40 oz
Sheath: Kydex with Tek-Lok Attachment

Chief and Lil Chief

The Chief and Lil Chief combo are fan favorites of Pearson Custom Knives. They come in various configurations based on the customer’s preferences. The knives’ standard configuration features Nitro V blade steel with a hand-rubbed satin finish, as well as minor, yet effective, jimping on the spine and all knives come with a Kydex sheath with loops that allows for the knives to be carried in the scout position.

“Ryan Pearson of Pearson Custom Knives is a master mechanic by day and an up-and-coming master knifemaker by night.”

CHIEF
Overall Length: 7.25″
Blade Length: 3.375″
Cutting Edge: 3.00″
Blade Steel: Nitro V
Blade Style: Drop Point
Handle Length: 3.875″
Handle Material: Smooth G10
Weight: 3.60 oz
Sheath: Kydex with Scout Loops

However, like all Pearson models, the Chief and Lil Chief are available with many, many options. Stonewash finishes (as seen on the Chief pictured above, carbon fiber handles (as seen on the Lil Chief below) or G10 handles, and custom leather sheaths (like the one pictured with the Lil Chief below) are all available.

LIL CHIEF

Overall Length: 6.25″
Blade Length: 2.75″
Cutting Edge: 2.375″
Blade Steel: Nitro V
Blade Style: Drop Point
Handle Length: 3.50″
Handle Material: Smooth G10
Weight: 3.10 oz
Sheath: Kydex with Scout Loops 

SCOUT

The Scout is an elegant knife that can handle any task. These particular Scouts were made as a “his and hers” pair. The wife wanted handle scales in “Tiffany blue,” so Ryan used teal blue Kirinite, while the husband’s features smooth black G10 handle scales.

Both knives feature a full tang Nitro V blade with a stonewash finish and minimal, yet very effective, jimping on the spine of the blade. Both knives come with a Kydex sheath with scout loops for easy carry. The specs for the Scout listed here are based on the black Scout.

SCOUT
Overall Length: 6.625″
Blade Length: 3.00″
Cutting Edge: 2.75″
Blade Steel: Nitro V
Blade Style: Drop Point
Handle Length: 3.625″
Handle Material: Smooth G10/Kirinite
Weight: 2.60 oz
Sheath: Kydex with Scout loops

 

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