The Hinderer Artistry Series is a tribute to Rick’s earliest days as a knife maker—long before production, when each knife was built one at a time as a piece of functioning art. Those roots in hand-crafted excellence continue to guide our work today.
While traditional art is often seen as the product of purely human skill, we believe artistry takes many forms. At Rick Hinderer Knives, the creation of CNC machining paths, laser engraving programs, and complex finishing processes requires exceptional vision, creativity, and technical mastery. The meticulous attention to detail and pride our crew brings to every step of the process is a talent in its own right—and what they produce is unquestionably art.
The Artistry Series showcases this talent. It gives our team the opportunity to push the boundaries of what production equipment can achieve, blending their precision and craftsmanship with the creative influences of artists across different disciplines. The result is a line that honors Rick’s origins while celebrating the modern artisans who continue to elevate Rick Hinderer Knives as a brand.