Flint River DEsign
Born in North Alabama, Flint River Design seeks to provide sleek, high performance cutting tools to as many people as possible, all while existing as a small batch, one-man shop.AVAilable work
Flint River Design’s flagship model. Utilizing 80CRV2 tool steel, g10 scales, and a bolt construction, this EDC knife is finished with an ultra durable Elite Series Cerakote coating. It comes with a fully reversible kydex sheath complete with a Discreet Carry Concepts belt/pocket clip. Made entirely by hand in a one-man shop in Alabama, USA.
Disclaimer: Each Flint River Design knife is completely handmade and as a result may contain minor imperfections or variation between individual knives. Knives sold by Flint River Design are individually inspected and are held to the highest standards of the maker. Flint River Design knives are meaningfully sharp and should be handled and used with extreme caution. Flint River Design is not responsible for errors by the end user which may result in any type of harm or damage.
The Process
Starting with blanks of 80CRV2 high carbon steel, each knife is ground by hand and heat treated to achieve the highest performance possible. Post heat treat and tempering, each knife is ground to a final edge thickness and the surface is sand blasted. Finally, the blades are sprayed with a durable Cerakote finish and sharpened by hand. Handles are cut from a sheet of G10 material and drilled to fit on the knife. Handles are then shaped, blasted, and sealed using a variety of different tools. Kydex sheathes start as a sheet of material that is heated and vacuum formed to create a rough plastic form. These forms are cut from the sheet, trimmed, drilled, and riveted together to produce a sheath blank. These sheath blanks are individually formed to each knife, adjusted for fit, and finished with a DCC carry clip.
Will Freeman is a knifemaker from North Alabama with over 10 years of experience forging and creating edged tools. Inspired by modern stylings and new materials, he created Flint River Design in 2025 to deliver a new series of knives that depart from his usual style and are optimized for every day use and carry.Outside of knifemaking, Will is an Industrial Designer specializing in new product development and fabrication.