Tyler Yocco, born in 1993. I got sober in April of 2024 and found my way into knives through curiosity and necessity. I started by reviewing them, then realized I wanted to understand them more deeply, so I began making things myself.

Handkerchiefs came first. Knives followed.

Terry and I launched this site in May of 2025 when we weren’t sure Etsy could keep carrying the weight. Turns out it could, but we built this anyway. We’re here now, and we’re not going anywhere.

Handkerchiefs (Hanks)
People already use cloth to care, clean, carry, and steady themselves.

A reset button you can hold.
Something tactile that brings you back to your body.

Pocket infrastructure.
Like good boots or a solid belt. You don’t notice it until it’s missing.

A personal flag.
Not a statement to others. A reminder of who you are when things get messy.

Blade wax

Tools decay quietly when neglected. Care extends usefulness.

Rust is just time winning.
Wax isn’t magic. It’s resistance.

A pause between use and loss.
Maintenance as respect, not obsession.

You don’t oil a blade because it’s special.
You oil it so it stays useful.

Mystery / loot boxes

People like being surprised when the risk is bounded.

A sealed envelope, not a gamble.
You’re not buying hope. You’re opening a letter.

Letting someone else pack your pockets for once.
Relief from decision fatigue, not chance.

A care package from the signal.
Not everything needs to be chosen. Some things are received.

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These aren’t upgrades. They’re friction reducers

• The hank reduces friction between you and the day.

• The wax reduces friction between steel and time.

• The box reduces friction between choice and curiosity.

• The knife reduces friction between time and effort.