Marc Liss, of Origin Handcrafted Goods, believes that the materials he uses to make his pieces are as important as the pieces themselves. By salvaging quality steel from antique sawmill blades and wood from whiskey barrels and barn beams Marc is able to imbue his knives with a character and history that simply can not be found when using new materials. Marc also incorporates deer antler, bison horn and Manitoba maple wood in his work; materials that possess a uniquely Canadian quality. He believes that beauty is found in the utility of a tool and each curve and line of his knives is determined by function rather than flare. The result? Simple and straightforward knives, possessing a rich history, and a lifetime of utility.