Auxiliary Manufacturing

Auxiliary Manufacturing (AUX MFG) is the shop of self-taught bladesmith Mike Jarvis, a former chef who started the brand in Chicago in 2016 and now works in Reno, Nevada. AUX is known for compact, hard-use fixed blades like the Pocket Bowie, Coffin series and KTK, handmade in AEB-L with stingray, cord and G-10 handles.

The Deadhead production line, including the Runt, Crossbar folders and titanium frame locks, brings AUX designs to a lower price point. We carry both at our Lafayette, LA shop and online.

Auxiliary Manufacturing FAQ

Where are Auxiliary Manufacturing knives made?

Handmade AUX fixed blades are made in Reno, Nevada. The Deadhead production line is made overseas.

What steel does AUX use?

Handmade knives are mostly AEB-L, with Nitro-V, CPM 154, S35VN and others by batch. Deadhead production knives use 14C28N or M390.

Where do you ship from?

We ship from our shop in Lafayette, Louisiana.