One-of-a-Kind-Cutlery

The Story of
Thom Moss Knives

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I grew up in Rhode Island, on Aquidneck Island.   While both my parents were teachers, they were also artist, crafters,   and an engineer.  Our home had a kiln and pottery wheel in the kitchen, a bedroom converted into an art studio where my mom painted, developed photos,  or made jewelry, and a basement full of old hand and power tools.  My parents owned a leather pocketbook company and sold them around New England in the summers out of a VW bus.  I have always had a desire to make and build things from playing with  legos as a child to, sculpure, pottery,  carving, hand built guitars and tube amplifiers.  I made a decsion to put off Art School for four years after high school while I saved some money earn the GI Bill in the Coast Guard, a decision that ended up lasting the last 23 years.

    I  was drawn to blacksmithing and making knives, specifically kitchen knives,  since it combined a few passions I have acquired over the years, woodworking, metalwork, leather craft, and cooking.  I do hope to expand into more kitchen items once I retire from the Coast Guard in 2022 but for now I spend every free moment either learning or making knives.   I truly appreciate the support.  

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Our passion for this community has driven us from the beginning, and continues to drive us into the future.