About the artist

Elijah Isham was a gifted knife designer whose creativity and originality left a significant impact on the knife industry. He pushed the boundaries of what was previously thought impossible in knife design and created some of the most unique and innovative knives the world has ever seen. His sudden passing in 2022 was a great loss to the knife community.

Isham's knife designs were a reflection of his unique and unconventional approach to life. He was not afraid to take risks and think outside the box, which is evident in everything he touched. His knives often featured bold shapes and intricate details, and his constant search for unconventional lines and frame construction helped his knives stand out from the rest. Elijah captured Retro-Futurism in a bottle and drank clean from it everyday, from his personal style to his designs Mr Isham exuded an ancient and cool darkness.

One of Isham's most famous designs is the Eschaton, which features a unique and groundbreaking shape paired with a design and silhouette that is instantly recognizable. The knife's distinctive handle construction and blade shape, along with its truly outrageous take on blade and handle geometry made it an instant success. The Eschaton was just one example of Isham's many innovative designs, which would included many iconic knives.

Despite his success as a knife designer, Isham remained humble and always had time to share his knowledge and passion for knives with others. He made a point of frequenting as many knife shows as he could with his friends and fellow Bladeology podcast hosts, Jeremiah M Burbank and Nicholas R Chuprin. As a co-host Elijah shared insights into his design process and offered advice and praise to aspiring knife designers. His voice on the podcast will be missed, but his contributions will continue to inspire knife enthusiasts for years to come.

Isham's passing was a great loss to the knife community, but his legacy lives on through his tangible thoughts and dreams in the form of his knife designs and his influence on the industry. He will always be remembered as a gifted designer whose creativity and originality left a lasting impression on the knife world. His knives will continue to inspire future generations of knife designers / makers, and his voice on the Bladeology Podcast will continue to be heard on past episodes as a testament to his passion for knives and his love of the community.

A repository of media from all across the internet, Elijah was a guest on podcasts and interviewed at Blade Show.