Zoe Crist Knives is an Escanaba, Michigan-based premium knife manufacturing and designing company. The company was founded by knife enthusiast Zoe Crist as he was passionate about ironwork and metal forging since young age. Zoe Crist Knives offers a diverse product range including wilderness knives, scout knives, backpack knives and more. Zoe Crist Knives is initially a small family-run company, dedicated to providing the finest quality tools ideal to perform both commercial and low-profile tasks/jobs. The brief and detailed knife collection gives a perfect example of elegance and durability with their unique design and great functionality. The company is currently indulged in developing Damascus steel with great ergonomics for custom knifemakers and companies including William Henry Studios and Pro-Tech Knives.

Zoe Crist Knives are created for use in both tactical situations and indoor uses. The combination of old crafting techniques and the modern technology results in the finest quality products by the company. The wide range of products include fixed blade knives, butcher knives, lanyard beads, kitchen knives, and chopping knives. The company has a specialization in forging kitchen and chef knives, widely used in American households and restaurants. The traditional-style knives are highly inspired by French and European knife-making techniques. The one highly appreciated, and talked-about feature of Zoe Crist is the freedom of customizing the products as per the customer demands.

Zoe Crist is known to produce hard-handled knives using the in-house Damascus steel construction. Most blades are developed using the premium quality carbon steel, stainless steel or the Damascus steel as per the model or type of knives. Some of these knives are available with fixed blades which provide additional strength and robustness to the knife’s structure. The handle construction provides a long, non-slippery, tight, and comfortable grip to the operator. Most of these everyday carry knives have micarta, green canvas, polished wood handles with sheath finger choil and thumb ridge for better control and easy drawing. The company offers heavy-duty leather sheath with internal retention magnet to safely store and carry these sharp and pointed knives.