This page was last updated on: March 11, 2013
Each of the knives I make is unique, and while I do make a few standard patterns, generally I prefer not to reproduce designs. Here you see the actual knives that I have completed and are ready to be purchased. If you have a design of your own that you would like me to make (even if its just a vague idea!), then let me know and I will see what i can do  ;-)

In addition to these I sell a few knives through other outlets, for these please see the bottom of this page

I write a small certificate out for each knife I make, detailing the materials used and proof that I made it. If you would like me to print a copy out and send it with your knife, then please let me know.
'Copperfile'     £190

Blade Length…….6 ¼”
Overall Length…...10 ½”
Blade…… Swiss File(8” bastard cut by Vallorbe)
Handle…………..English Oak, copper and leather
Furniture………...Copper guard and butt
Sheath……………. Brown leather dangler sheath

'Damascus Deer'   

Blade Length…….5”
Overall Length…...9 ¾”
Blade……Pattern welded 15n20 and O1
Handle…………..Roe deer antler
Furniture………...Snakewood butt
Sheath…………….Brown leather



Some knives and axes that are reduced to clear!
A selection of previous work
'Little Birch'   £140

Blade Length…….3 1/8”
Overall Length…...7 ¼”
Blade….......BS1407 High Carbon Steel
Handle…………..English Birch, slightly spalted
Furniture………...N/A
Sheath…………….Brown leather


Slim     SOLD

Blade Length…….4 ½”
Overall Length…...9 ½”
Blade……EN42J high carbon steel
Handle…………..Hot formed integral steel
Sheath……….Black leather with dangling spring clip


Some knives and axes that are reduced to clear!
'Shindig'   was £350   NOW £250

Blade Length…….7 ¾”
Overall Length…...12 ½”
Blade………EN45 carbon steel, polished blade
Handle…………..Desert Ironwood
Furniture…Copper and brass fittings, with filework.
Sheath…………….Brown leather

Reduced in price simply because it's been hanging around too long and I'm tired of wiping magpie's finger prints from it!

knives and other tools aimed specifically at Bushcrafters
Dave Budd in the shops

On occasion I seel my wares through other shops, both online and in the highstreet. The knives and tools shown below are ONLY available at these other outlets. If you would like to buy something you see below, please follow te link to the appropriate store and buy through them. In many cases I don't have the knives in my hands, so I don't know straight away what has been sold already.

Please support these other shops and spread the joy :-)
Alpha Bushcraft  Online store with much of the usual bushcraft kit on offer, also kit reviews on You Tube
Wood & Rush  Craft shop in Chaford on Dartmoor. Willow baskets, rush seats, turned wood and other crafty goodness. (I can fetch these if you can't get to the shop)
Banana     £250

Blade Length…….9 ½”
Overall Length…...14 ½”
Blade……EN45 spring steel
Handle…………..English yew
Furniture..........Steel ferrule
Sheath……….Brown leather with D-ring loop (can have spring clip attached)


'Hornbeam Nessy' 

Blade Length……4”
Overall Length…...9”
Blade………BS1407 high carbon steel, forged finish
Handle…………..English Hornbeam
Furniture………...Turquoise filled brass pins
Sheath…………….Brown leather, semi dangler

Antler Drop  £120

Blade Length…….3 ¾”
Overall Length…..8”
Blade……BS1407 high carbon steel, forged finish
Handle…………..Antler tyne
Sheath…………….Black leather dangler

'Metalled Seax'  £190

Blade Length…….7”
Overall Length…...12 ½”
Blade…CS80CrV2 high carbon steel, forged finished
Handle…………..Hawthorn
Furniture………...none
Sheath……….Brown leather with brass fittings

'Gembloux 2013' 

Blade Length…….3 ½”
Overall Length…..8”
Blade……BS1409 high carbon steel
Handle…………..Boxwood
Furniture………...Horn bolster
Sheath…………….Black leather

Damascus Kiridashi  £70 each
(Little craft knives)

Overall Length…..Around 6”
Blade……13 layers of 15n20 and 1085
Sheath…………….Black or black leather

(counting from the top down:)
1 - sold
2 - sold
3 - sold
4 - sold
5 - AVAILABLE
6- sold
7 - AVAILABLE
8 - sold
Damascus Axe  £190

Edge Length…….2 ¼”
Head Length……..5”
Weight…………….460g
Overall Length…..14 ½”
Blade…… EN42J edge, pattern welded head
Handle…………..English Ash, fire blackened
Sheath…………….Black leather

my first damascus axe and made without a power hammer :-(

Gembloux Japaxe £190

Edge Length…….3 ½”
Head Length……..6”
Weight…………….710g
Overall Length…..14 ½”
Blade……………… EN43 carbon steel, polished
Handle…………..English Ash, fire blackened
Sheath…………….Black leather with antler toggle


shiny things
'Handstand' 

Blade Length…….4”
Overall Length…..9”
Blade……BS1407 high carbon steel, forged finish
Handle…………..English Oak, slightly charred
Furniture………...Brass pins
Sheath…………….Brown leather

  £45

Blade Length…….2”
Overall Length…..5"
Blade……O1 high carbon steel,
Handle…………..Brass
Furniture………...Stainless steel pivot pin
  £170

Edge Length…….5”
Head Length……..6 ¼”
Weight…………….1100g (all in)
Overall Length…..15 ½”
Blade………Mild steel body with edge of EN42J
Handle…………..Ash, fire blackened
Sheath…………….Black Leather

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