Nebraska Roots, Nebraska Boots
I am Andrew, Founder/Owner/Operator of Nebraska Edge & Tool Co.
I am a native Nebraskan who grew up in a small Co-Op town working on local farms. I served in the U.S. Air Force specializing in Intelligence and Security. I deployed to Iraq in 2011 as part of a Joint Expeditionary Task Force. From swinging a machete in a bean field all day in the Nebraska heat, to maintaining an always ready edge on the combat knife I carried in uniform, my relationship with knives has a rich background. I started making knives around 2013 and established Nebraska Edge & Tool in 2024. My first 10 years as a knife maker inspired many of my own unique designs that I have spent hours designing and refining.
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It all began with Defensor Forge
In 2013 I established DEFENSOR FORGE, my one man blacksmith and knife making venture. As I learned my craft and built my skills I primarily donated my knives and products to local charity fund raisers such as Pius X high school, Larry the Cable Guy’s Git-R-Dun Foundation, and Ducks Unlimited.