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Studebaker is a small craft business in its most honest form, built from a crazy idea that people still want nice things that ask them to connect to the humanity of the maker. We are a story-driven operation that amplifies the history of the centuries old tools we employ, and everyone who picked them up before us. We are not the fastest or the cheapest small goods you could pick up, but we think our care and attention to materials, process and the customer experience are worth the investment. Every purchase made from an independent artist endorses a collective dream that there’s a less disposable world to be lived in, and we’re so glad you’re here with us. taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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After 4 years of research, engineering and refinement the Studebaker Slip Joint is finally here for its first edition. Our ambition remains to create more intricate dies to strike the scales with more imagery and ornamentation, but we’re too excited to see a functional knife come together in our shop to keep it to ourselves! This release is extremely limited to 13 knives. Each one made from start to finish in our workshop. A little piece of old-school pocket knife tradition, with a whoooole lot of Studebaker nestled into it. We hope you love it as much as we do.

We chose S45VN for our blade alloy for many reasons, but most notably we wanted to select an alloy developed by Crucible Industries. The Crucible Steel Company of America was formed in 1900 as a merger of 13 regional producers from Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. In 1903 they opened the Park Works plant in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, and today we are proud to call their former plumbing and carpentry shop our home. Over the next century, Crucible was a leading developer of tool steel with numerous patents on both alloys and technology, eventually becoming the largest producer of tool steel in the country. Honoring the heritage of our building through this choice was effortless, as the steel itself is highly regarded as a premium alloy for knife making, with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.

The slip joint mechanism uses a simple spring to hold the blade in its opened and closed positions. As the knife pivots, the spring is displaced until it slips back into its resting position. A classic and minimal approach to a timeless design, the Studebaker Slip Joint will integrate effortlessly with your everyday carry, bringing a tangible connection to a long and fascinating history of metalcraft.

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This week of launching new products has been so much fun we can't wait to do it again tomorrow. For now, the Thompson & Bessemer cuff are now available in stainless steel (we heard you and we made it happen please stop yelling at us 😘), and our Hex Tag is live in steel, too. xoxoxo taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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The Champion Keyhook is now live. Hand- forged from brass or stainless steel, the smooth, brushed, and round body of this key holder is a marvel to hold or place in your pocket. taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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Forging 101: Cuffs, the crowd favorite. Classes now live on the site. See you in the fall ✨

An introduction to direct forging non- ferrous metals. Manipulating, stretching, and transforming brass or copper into a wearable cuff bracelet. taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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Fabricated Rings - Join us in the fall, classes are open for registration now ✨

We'll utilize rolling mills, hand tools, and your own special touch to transform sterling silver wire into a fabricated band ring. taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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Forge Your Own Forever - the newest addition to our Studebaker University workshop lineup, live now ✨

Let us teach you the process of making your most precious rings in solid gold. From molten metal to a piece you can proudly wear for a lifetime. taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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Good things break. Does that make them worthless? Or is it an offer for transformation? A chance to iterate. I’ve never witnessed quality without process. I’ve never known real beauty that wasn’t born from some form of growth. This could be about a gold cuff with a crack that we could have just scrapped and instead had a gorgeous time hammering new life into, but is it? Anyway, we have a lifetime guarantee on everything we make - because keep going you lovely things. x taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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Work hard. iykyk by @studebakermetals

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same tools, same shop, new metal, soon ⚒️ taken in Studebaker Metals by @studebakermetals

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What's your fav in stainless steel? by @studebakermetals

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One of the most unique experiences we’ve ever had in the USA 🔥⚒️

📍Studebaker Metals - @studebakermetals

While visiting Pittsburgh, we took a forging class at Studebaker Metals and got to learn the art of metalworking completely hands on!

From heating the metal to hammering and shaping it ourselves, the entire experience was SO satisfying and unlike anything we’ve done before!

The instructors made it super beginner friendly, and by the end we each left with our own handmade piece of jewelry 🤯

Honestly, this might be our favorite hands on activity in the entire country and an absolute MUST DO if you’re visiting Pittsburgh!

Such a fun date idea, group activity, or way to try something totally new.

Would you try metalworking? ⚒️🔥

Comment “PITTSBURGH” for a complete list of everything we recommend when visiting this beautiful city! 🖤💛

#visitpittsburgh #pittsburghpa #studebakermetals #metalworking #visitpa by @studebakermetals

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