Steve Corkum Custom Stingray

Steve Corkum Stingray Neck Knife – Custom Clay-Tempered Carbon Steel

Precision Forged for Serious Edge Control

This custom Stingray Neck Knife from Steve Corkum isn’t for collectors who admire from a distance. It’s for those who understand the value of a blade made with intention, balance, and raw cutting power. Forged from Clay tempered 1050 Carbon Steel, the blade delivers a hardened edge and a resilient spine—a traditional Japanese technique that brings modern functionality to a classic boot knife design.

Rugged Elegance in Every Detail

What sets this knife apart isn’t just the steel—it’s the soul in the handle. The white ray skin is wrapped in Japanese cord, resin-hardened for durability and grip that won’t quit when it matters most. A Turk’s head knot at the bolster locks your hand into place, offering control that feels instinctive. Compact and lethal, it’s built for discretion but never compromises on performance.

Built for the Belt, Neck, or Boot

Corkum’s minimalist Kydex sheath wears just as easily under your shirt as it does laced into a boot. Whether you're in the field or just looking for a serious piece of edged design, this knife balances form and function with striking simplicity.

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Why Choose This Knife?

• Clay tempered 1050 Carbon Steel holds a razor edge with excellent toughness

• Hand-wrapped white ray skin grip with resin-impregnated Japanese cord

• Turks head knot bolster offers superior retention and control

• Compact 18 cm overall length ideal for neck or concealed carry

• Includes a custom-fit Kydex sheath for safe, secure portability

If you're after a custom Stingray Neck Knife that blends craftsmanship with hard-use reliability, this is the edge to carry. Corkum doesn’t make knives for the shelf. He makes them to be used. And trusted.

Steve Corkum is a custom knifemaker based in Littletown, Pennsylvania, he has built his reputation handcrafting knives in the classic Japanese style. The blade styles were his focal point, the sharp lines, the way the handle and blade became one piece though assembled from many parts. He began learning the swordsmith craft in 1994.