About Us

Hello!

We're Ryan and Karen and we'd love to share our story with you.

For us, Nacionale Bladeworks is not just about knives; it's the celebration of craftsmanship, our culture, and community. It all began with a humble dream: to make high-quality, artisanal knives accessible to everyone.

20 years ago, Ryan, once an 18-year old line cook dreamed of collecting his first knife set. But with a salary of less than $3 (150 pesos) a day, he didn't think it would ever be possible. But in 2018, through our shared passion for food and design, we were given an opportunity to fulfill a long time dream through the birth of Nacionale Bladeworks. We've grown organically, without the use of paid advertisements or outside investments because of the incredible love from the community. Something we are not just proud of, but also incredibly grateful for. Our knives are highly sought-after and often sell out quickly on Instagram. It is still surreal to us till now.

We're proud to make knives that look beautiful and are super functional. Using innovative materials such as a skateboard cut-off and inspiration from glow-in-the-dark plastic cruiser boards from our skate cmpany, Big H Skate Co., we believe one-of-a-kind tools stand out.

For us, our knives aren't just tools but an invitation to join us in the celebration of Filipino culture, artistry, and relentless drive for global excellence. Our community is at the heart of what we do. As we continue to grow, we promise to remaining true to you and to our core values.

Thank you so much for being part of this journey. With your help, we hope to have a piece of the motherland all over in the world, one knife at a time.

Thank you very much,