Hand-Forged Steel & Handcrafted Leather
from Salem, Illinois, USA
Proudly making handcrafted knives and steel accessories, each piece uniquely designed, leaning heavily on rustic and neo-tribal aesthetics and giving old materials new purpose as functional art.
American Craftsmanship
Noah Legel is a native Illinoisan, and run Hyperion Bladeworks from his home near Salem, IL, making every item we sell, himself, with no outsourced labor or pre-manufactured products. He will work with you, directly, to ensure your custom commission is exactly what you are looking for!
Our Unique Offerings
From hard-working knives to decorative steel hairpins, our collection showcases the beauty of handcrafted artistry. Each piece is made with care, ensuring quality and a story behind every creation. Although these items were not custom orders, each one is still one-of-a-kind!
Craftsmanship in Rustic and Neo-Tribal Designs
At our workshop, we blend traditional bladesmithing techniques with classic aesthetics to create unique, handcrafted knives, accessories, and decor.
Modern, machine-manufactured items are soulless, identical, polished pieces meant to be cheap to make and easy to sell. We take pride in the fact that each handmade piece you buy from Hyperion Bladeworks is unique, and even multiples of the same design will feature slight variations. Like fingerprints, everything we make is one-of-a-kind!
Personal Customization
Every custom knife and sheath is tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Sustainable Practices
We prioritize using reclaimed and ethically-sources materials to minimize our environmental impact.
Artistic Aesthetics
Our designs are inspired by history, tradition, and nature, embracing the essence of the bladesmithing craft.
