Description
Auxiliary Manufacturing x Hensley Handmade Knives Wendigo
The Wendigo from Auxiliary Manufacturing and Hensley Handmade Knives represents a collaboration debuted at Blade Show West—designed for collectors, custom knife enthusiasts, and those who appreciate distinctive craftsmanship paired with exceptional materials. This custom fixed blade features a 3.2-inch AEB-L stainless steel blade at 0.157 inches thick with a dark wash finish, delivering excellent toughness and corrosion resistance. At 7.6 inches overall and 4.10 ounces, the Wendigo balances solid cutting capability with genuine portability—a distinctive custom configuration reflecting the combined expertise of both makers.
The modified recurve clip point profile is built for slicing efficiency, delivering responsive cutting performance across diverse applications from camp work to detailed field tasks. The AEB-L steel with dark wash finish creates a cohesive, sophisticated aesthetic reflecting contemporary craftsmanship. The blue stingray skin handle with epoxy coated wrap represents genuine custom work—distinctive handle material that develops personality through extended use and handling, creating a knife that's genuinely one-of-a-kind. The textured stingray paired with the epoxy wrap provides confident grip in all conditions while the visual impact immediately signals this knife's custom pedigree. This collaboration brings together Auxiliary Manufacturing's precision manufacturing with Hensley Handmade Knives' custom craftsmanship—proof that serious capability thrives when individual makers combine their expertise.



