Overview

At just 17, Curt Haaland built his entire business, Free Hill Blades, from what started as a hobby. Having been raised by artisans paired with a love for working with his hands, it was no surprise Curt is now and craftsman himself. His craft? Knives. From finding this passion as a child, to working with some of the best knife makers on the planet, hear just how, now 24 year old Curt, has spent the last 7 years building his business. 

About Our Guest

Curt Haaland has spent his life learning to craft knives from scratch. His father, a potter, got him into it after noticing his passion for collecting and fiddling knives. After attending a "hammerin'" class led by Bert Foster at a community college, Curt saw the potential in this field. By the time he graduated high school, he had the choice between attending art school, or pursuing knife making full time. Curt is now 24 and to this day is still pursuing his passion for knife making.

You can view Curts work on Instagram or via his website: freehillblades.com

Episode Quote

"...they just want to see the story behind the maker.."