Knife Making & Bushcraft Blog | QuickHatch Knife Co.

Every QuickHatch knife should feel purposeful, strong, and ready to work.

Built Without Shortcuts: The QuickHatch Approach

Posted by QuickHatch Customs on May 31st 2026

Built without shortcuts is more than a line on the homepage. It is the standard behind the work. A QuickHatch knife should have a purpose. The blade shape, handle, pins, finish, and sheath should all … read more

Field Scout handmade custom knife by QuickHatch Knife Co. — A better custom build starts with use case, materials, handle feel, and carry style.

Planning Your First Custom Knife Build

Posted by QuickHatch Customs on May 19th 2026

A custom knife build goes better when the first question is not what looks cool, but what the knife needs to do. Start with use. Will it be a hunting knife, camp knife, bushcraft blade, EDC fixed blad … read more

Bootcamp handmade camp and EDC knife by QuickHatch Knife Co. — A compact fixed blade should carry easily and still handle real daily cutting work.

A Practical Guide to EDC Fixed Blades

Posted by QuickHatch Customs on May 7th 2026

An EDC fixed blade should be easy to carry, quick to access, and strong enough to make sense as a daily tool. Size matters. Too large, and it gets left behind. Too small, and it loses usefulness. The … read more

Bushman handmade bushcraft knife by QuickHatch Knife Co. — The QuickHatch name is tied to family tradition and old-school outdoor grit.

What QuickHatch Means

Posted by QuickHatch Customs on Apr 29th 2026

The name QuickHatch comes from a Canadian and American word for wolverine. That is why the wolverine belongs in the logo. It also connects to family history. Don Yansick, the grandfather behind much o … read more

Trapper handmade knife by QuickHatch Knife Co. — A sheath is part of the tool, protecting the edge and making the knife carry correctly.

Why the Sheath Matters as Much as the Knife

Posted by QuickHatch Customs on Apr 18th 2026

A fixed blade is only as practical as the way it carries. That is why the sheath is not an accessory. It is part of the tool. A good sheath protects the edge, holds the knife securely, keeps the handl … read more