Zepp Custom Knives

Zepp Custom Knives My name is Chris Zepp and I took up knife making in 2020. I use anything from high carbon steel to I make knives and post them in the For Sale album.

If you see an item for sale and want it, please message me and we will get it to you! My goal is to put out new inventory often, so please keep checking back. If there is a knife you want and don't see it in the For Sale album, I will chat with you about possibly making it. Between working full time, being a grandpa, church activities and stuff, life can get busy. I'll do my best. Also, I am just

learning. I can't do everything you see other makers do. I'll be honest and up front with you. And...my work will not be perfect. If you are looking for an heirloom quality, perfectly made knife, I have some friends who can produce that for you. I'd be happy to refer you to them. However, if you want a Zepp knife and can handle imperfection, I am your guy.

I noticed I hadn’t posted any of these that I made in the past several months.
08/11/2025

I noticed I hadn’t posted any of these that I made in the past several months.

It's been a while, but I crafted this substantial knife. The overall length is 13.5 inches. The blade is 7.5 inches.
08/11/2025

It's been a while, but I crafted this substantial knife. The overall length is 13.5 inches. The blade is 7.5 inches.

Since I make lots of knives from files, I decided to make my workshop cabinet door pulls from files. Here’s the first on...
07/07/2024

Since I make lots of knives from files, I decided to make my workshop cabinet door pulls from files. Here’s the first one. Not perfect…but neither am I.

We moved back in December to Urbandale. I’ve been working to set up a new shop. It’s mostly ready. I’m pulling the forge...
07/07/2024

We moved back in December to Urbandale. I’ve been working to set up a new shop. It’s mostly ready. I’m pulling the forge outside when I need to.

Messing around with a half round rasp.
06/22/2023

Messing around with a half round rasp.

04/03/2023

Tried my hand at a carving set. I ended up leaving them all metal without handle material. I’ll put handles on the next ones.

Two more finished. 7” skinner with bocote scales. And a prototype knife designed by Kaleb Porter.
03/19/2023

Two more finished. 7” skinner with bocote scales. And a prototype knife designed by Kaleb Porter.

7” skinner.
03/18/2023

7” skinner.

One more done today.
12/30/2022

One more done today.

Couple of late Christmas gifts.
12/30/2022

Couple of late Christmas gifts.

I don’t do a great job letting people know what’s for sale. Nearly everything I post is for sale, so you can always ask ...
12/25/2022

I don’t do a great job letting people know what’s for sale. Nearly everything I post is for sale, so you can always ask if you see something you like. Here are a couple of pics of ones available. If you’re in the Des Moines area, I’ll deliver them today or tomorrow. If you’re out of town, I’ll ship tomorrow.

The eight smaller skinners are in the $50 range.
The nine medium sized knives are in the $75 range.
The eight larger knives are $100 or so.

Went rustic and heavy duty this time. 11” overall length, 6” blade. The blade is 1095 forged. The guard is made from a...
12/22/2022

Went rustic and heavy duty this time. 11” overall length, 6” blade. The blade is 1095 forged. The guard is made from a heavy file. The handle is bocote and whitetail antler from Great Plains Hunting.

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West Des Moines, IA
50265

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+15152388559

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