Precisely engineered, bespoke, American-made blades from the highest quality materials available. All manufactured right here in the USA.
Chapman Lake Knives is a small, family-owned and operated business based in Bloomington, Indiana. We specialize in blades made from the highest-end American materials and the most precise engineering standards on the market. The company is a subsidiary of Chapman Lake Instrument, which produces orthopedic implants, surgical tools and blades. The lead designer of this knife, with his background in
After an extended hiatus for some major shop maintenance, we are finally back up and running blades once again!
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01/20/2026
The pride of Bloomington, Indiana
12/19/2025
Santa is loading the sleigh with last-minute CLKs! Hope everyone has a blessed Christmas
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09/26/2025
We’ve been a little quiet, but we haven’t forgotten how to get the job done!
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07/05/2025
Found this sticker on an old kitchen appliance. We should bring these back!
Happy Independence Day weekend
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06/08/2025
30 minutes remain on our Mike Crenshaw tribute CLK-2D auction. Bidding stands at $550.
Table 38E in the Baller Room
06/07/2025
Blade Show Day 2: we have 3 items up for silent auction at table 38E. We will accept online bids for those unable to join us in Atlanta! Auctions will run until noon EST on Sunday, June 8. Bids will be updated in the comments.
-Item 1: Mike Crenshaw tribute “Hawaiian Shirt” CLK-2D, current bid $500
-Item 2: “Old Glory” Bruder’s Heirloom cigar cutter (custom cerakote/laser finish, all Ti with Magnacut blade inserts, made by Chapman Lake), current bid $210
-Item 3: “Old Glory” CLK-2D (custom cerakote/laser details), current bid $300
Happy Blade Show!
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06/06/2025
Our Mike Crenshaw tribute knife, beautifully done by is now live for auction at Table 38E. All proceeds will benefit a charity of his family’s choosing.
06/02/2025
A sneak peek of the CLK “Kaleidoscope Series” featured at Blade Show 2025. Full preview to come.
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