
My name is David Beaver and I'm the owner/artisan of DCB Customs. My passion for creating started early and has taken me down a variety of paths in it's pursuit. I enjoy being able to express myself through my work and I am thrilled to be able to share my vision through a medium that is functional, tactile and beautiful. I live in Southern California with my lovely wife and two crazy children. I've spent the last fifteen years as a cabinetmaker and scenic fabricator, giving me a unique opportunity to work with wood, composites, plastics, fabrics and metals. I enjoy knives of all types, though the elegant lines of culinary knives are some of my favorites. As a family, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen and bringing my art to that environment seemed a natural fit.
All my products are personaly designed and individually handcrafted, which takes time but is hugely rewarding in that each piece is unique and no two are ever entirely alike. Kitchen knives are made via stock removal with heat treatment being the only operation not performed in - house. I'm currently working with AEB-L and CPM 154 stainless steels and 52100 carbon steel with additional options to be added shortly. I use a mixture of natural and synthetic material for handles, with a majority of natural materials being stabilized for maximum durabiity.
My grandfather began woodworking in his retirement, making gifts for the family, many of which I still have. The train that he made me for Christmas now belongs to my son. I started woodworking with his tools and continue to use many of them today. I sincerely hope to be able to share my art in the same way that he did.
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DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
$290.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 175x57mm Spine at Heel 2.76mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: G10 and Carbon Fiber
DCB Customs 8" VToku2 Chef's Knife
$505.00
Steel: VToku2 HRC: 64 Construction: Sanmai Stainless Clad Length: 215x57mm Spine at Heel 2.70mm Finish: Etched Core Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Carbon Fiber, Trustone, and Dyed Mango
DCB Customs 4" Paring
DCB Customs 4" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 105x30mm Spine at Heel 2.24mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: "Freezing Water" Kirinite
DCB Customs 3.75" Paring
DCB Customs 3.75" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 98x29mm Spine at Heel 2.06mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Ironwood Burl
DCB Customs 4" Paring
DCB Customs 4" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 105x30mm Spine at Heel 2.19mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: G10 And Afzalia Xlay
DCB Customs 4" Paring
DCB Customs 4" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 100x29mm Spine at Heel 2.07mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Koa
DCB Customs 4" Paring
DCB Customs 4" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 105x29mm Spine at Heel 2.06mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Green Box Elder
DCB Customs 4" Paring
DCB Customs 4" Paring
$150.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 105x30mm Spine at Heel 2.41mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Purple Box Elder
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri (Boba Fett)
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 175x61mm Spine at Heel 3.05mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Green Micarta and Carbon Fiber
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 175x61mm Spine at Heel 2.84mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Richlite and Spalted Maple
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
DCB Customs 7" Nakiri
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 175x61mm Spine at Heel 2.77mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Koa
DCB Customs 6" Utility
DCB Customs 6" Utility
$225.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 155x36mm Spine at Heel 2.98mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Ivory Micarta, Tru Stone, and Blackwood
DCB Customs 5.75" Utility
DCB Customs 5.75" Utility
$225.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 145x35mm Spine at Heel 2.62mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Spalted Tamarind and Tru Stone
DCB Customs 5.75" Utility
DCB Customs 5.75" Utility
$225.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 145x35mm Spine at Heel 2.62mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Koa And Carbon Fiber
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 215x53mm Spine at Heel 2.48mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Ivory Micarta & Phantom Spalted Tamarind
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 218x53mm Spine at Heel 2.85mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Ironwood with Tru Stone and Carbon Fiber
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 220x53mm Spine at Heel 2.55mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Green Box Elder and Tru Stone
DCB Customs 9" Gyuto
DCB Customs 9" Gyuto
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 230x54mm Spine at Heel 2.64mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Blue Curly Mango
DCB Customs 9" Gyuto
DCB Customs 9" Gyuto
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 230x54mm Spine at Heel 3.04mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Hybrid Burl
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
DCB Customs 8.5" Chef Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 217x53mm Spine at Heel 3.07mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Spalted Box Elder
DCB Customs 10.5" Slicer Knife
DCB Customs 10.5" Slicer Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 270x40mm Spine at Heel 2.87mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Box Elder Burl and Carbon Fiber and C-Tek
DCB Customs 10.5" Slicer Knife
DCB Customs 10.5" Slicer Knife
$325.00
Steel: AEB-L Stainless HRC: 61 Construction: Monosteel Length: 270x39mm Spine at Heel 3.12mm Finish: Hand Sanded Finish Bladesmith: David Beaver Handle: Teal Curly Mango