Chopper Originals

Chopper Originals I enjoy making knives of all kinds and will offer them as my time and schedule permit. All knives co What Makes It Different? I am a hobbyist knife-maker.

I do this part-time and occasionally sell my creations to fund more knives. I don’t contract out for pre-cut blades, handles, or sheaths. Every process, is done in my shop, by me. It may take a little longer to finish a knife this way, but it allows me to put my soul into each knife I make. The knives are heat treated for optimum hardness and ready for use. Every knife is one of a kind… The crafts

manship is something you will pass down from generation to generation. All knives are certified as handmade by my signature via Certificate of Authenticity when purchased. Enjoy the quality of my knives indoors, outdoors or just as a show-piece.

T-SHIRT CLEARANCE!Doing some late spring cleaning. I found a stash of Chopper Original shirts leftover from when I did  ...
06/01/2026

T-SHIRT CLEARANCE!

Doing some late spring cleaning.

I found a stash of Chopper Original shirts leftover from when I did a run of them a few years ago. Want to clean out some space so offering them up for $10.00 each.

Pickup at my place in Charleston.

I only have the sizes and quantities listed. I will try to update as they go. All 100% Cotton Gildan shirts.

Black
Small- 2
Medium-5
Large-5

Gray
Small-1
Large-2

Green
Small-1
Medium-1
Large-1

A couple of matching customs headed out to Florida. Now that the customer has seen them I figured I would share. Honestl...
04/28/2026

A couple of matching customs headed out to Florida. Now that the customer has seen them I figured I would share. Honestly, those double edge boot knives absolutely suck to make but this set came out sweet!

PS. I need someone to come teach me how to take product photography. I really suck!

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSEDSUPER BOWL WAFFLE!!!I actually made this one awhile back for myself. I never finished it until now. ...
02/08/2026

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

SUPER BOWL WAFFLE!!!

I actually made this one awhile back for myself. I never finished it until now. The brass liners and dense wood really added some heft. This thing is HEAVY! Probably not something you would carry but I will make a kydex sheath for it just in case. (and, yes, I played around with AI for the background, haha)

!! PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW !!!

40 Spots Available
10.00 per spot

We are not calling spots anymore. Just call the number of spots you want. Once all 40 spots are sold, I will close it and use a random generator to assign you numbers. Then I will do the drawing live on here.

Send payment(s) via Venmo to or PayPal to [email protected] “If using PayPal, please send as Friends & Family” only.

I can also accept FB Payments through Messenger but has to be on my personal account. Do not put any comments on payment in regard to waffle. If calling a spot, please pay asap to keep others from waiting.

It has not been sharpened yet and sheath will be made after winner is named.

Knife details:
Chopper Originals “The Woodsman”
Model: Woodsman
OAL: 10.0"
Blade: 4.5”
Weight: 12.2 oz.
Steel: 1095 High Carbon
Finish: Brute de Forge, textured and stonewashed
Handle: Stabilized Big Leaf Maple Burl, Brass liners, with Brass mosaic pins.

Comes with:
Sheath: Kydex vertical carry (Your choice of LH or RH)
Knife Stand
Sharpening Guide
Care guide
and of course a Limited Lifetime Warranty!

1. Mike Thompson
2. Jessica Good
3. Matt Clevenger
4. Brian Clark
5. Brian Clark
6. Mike Thompson
7. Kurt Sparks
8. Tommy Rieck
9. Charity Cook
10. Jon Smith
11. Bill Roy
12. Matt Clevenger
13. Deb Renfro
14. Jessica Good
15. Jon Smith
16. Charity Cook
17. Matt Walker
18. Trevor Longcor
19. Matt Walker
20. Mike Goble
21. Trey Ryan
22. Robert Drsicoll
23. Bill Roy
24. Buck Barnes
25. Jon Smith
26. Trey Ryan
27. Brian Clark
28. Trevor Longcor
29. Brian Clark
30. Brian Morgan
31. Kurt Sparks
32. Kenneth Evrley
33. Matt Walker
34. Brian Morgan
35. Buck Barnes
36. Matt Walker
37. Phillip Fortney
38. Deb Renfro
39. Doyel O'Donnell
40. Tommy Rieck

!!!WAFFLE GOES LIVE AT KICK-OFF!!!
02/08/2026

!!!WAFFLE GOES LIVE AT KICK-OFF!!!

02/08/2026
02/02/2026

Just an update! Still pounding away at orders. This cold weather has really slowed things down as it takes a lot to heat the shop. Hopefully as the warmer weather starts moving in next week, we will have ourselves another breakfast soon.

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This one is complete and will be available at the 2026 Valentine's Day Roper Romper benefit for Coles County Animal Shel...
01/21/2026

This one is complete and will be available at the 2026 Valentine's Day Roper Romper benefit for Coles County Animal Shelter in Mattoon, IL at the Mattoon Moose Lodge.

Check out the details of the benefit below.
https://www.facebook.com/share/185QneTKEi/

Model: RK Trapper
OAL: 7.0"
Blade: 2.8”
Weight: 3.2 oz.
Steel: 80 CrV2
Finish: Brute de Forge
Handle: Dymalux scales, Black G10 liners, with Brass mosaic pins

Latest one off the bench and off to its new owner. Model: The HuntsmanOAL: 7.75"Blade: 3.5”Weight: 4.2 oz.Steel: 1095 Hi...
01/13/2026

Latest one off the bench and off to its new owner.

Model: The Huntsman
OAL: 7.75"
Blade: 3.5”
Weight: 4.2 oz.
Steel: 1095 Hi-Carbon
Finish: Brute de Forge
Handle: Bog Oak (est. 4,000-6,000 years old), black G10 liners, with stainless mosaic pins.

Real work. Real conditions. Real results.One of my customers sent these photos from this season—using a Chopper Original...
01/04/2026

Real work. Real conditions. Real results.

One of my customers sent these photos from this season—using a Chopper Originals knife to field dress a deer harvested for food. This is exactly what these blades are built for: cold hands, tough jobs, and no room for failure.

Every knife I make is designed to be used, not babied. When I see my work out in the field doing what it was made to do, that’s the highest compliment I can get.

Thank you to the customer who shared these and trusted my work when it mattered.

Built by hand. Built to work.
— Chopper Originals

Photos courtesy of Stier

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12 W Vine Avenue
Charleston, IL
61920

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