Summit and Sea Smithing is about owning the process. Like the flow of water starting on a snow-capped mountain, it slowly makes its way through valleys and streams to the ocean, only to repeat the cycle again. From Forging our Damascus to responsibly sourcing our wood for handle materials, we own the process from beginning to end. You are getting a completely handmade product from a craftsman who doesn’t take short cuts and puts in time and care into each step of the process.

We believe Empathy is the most powerful tool of the human condition. When people come together and share a homemade meal, it’s like a small exchange of empathy. Sharing stories and life experiences gives perspective and understanding. Something as small as a chicken dish your mother made or your child’s favorite dessert evoke memories and create new ones worth cherishing. The idea that we are making tools that help facilitate a little more empathy and understanding in the world is what drives us. “You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” -Anthony Bourdain