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MANUAL MACHINE SHOP · HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA · EST. 2025 · CUSTOM ORDERS OPEN
POLECAT MANUAL MACHINIST · HUNTSVILLE, AL
POLECAT BALISONG LLC // HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Manually milled balisongs out of Huntsville.

Single-operator machine shop. Every knife milled, ground, and finished by hand. No CNC, no crew, no shortcuts. The sticker below goes on every box that ships.

The Work

Off the bench lately

A few recent builds. Tap one for the whole build and every photo.

MANUAL MACHINIST NO CNC FULL MACHINE SHOP EXOTIC MATERIALS HAND GROUND
BUILT BY

Wilfred Richards.
Manual machinist.

I am a manual machinist and knifemaker local to Huntsville, Alabama. I have a full machine shop with the ability to do many things knife related.

I take oddball knife work and can machine exotic material.

-- Wilfred Richards, Polecat Balisong LLC
Shows & Events

Catch Polecat in Person

See the knives in hand and meet the maker. Upcoming shows and past appearances.

Get in Touch

Direct Line to the Shop

DMs are fastest. Text works too.

Questions

FAQ

DM Wilfred on Instagram (@wilfred.richards) with what you're looking for. Available builds are first come, first served. Custom orders require a deposit and a conversation about specs.

I accept Cashapp, Apple Pay, or Zelle... or cash if you catch me at a show!

Depends on the build and the queue.

Totally.

Absolutely. Damascus, timascus/titanium alloys, different blade steels etc... If it can be worked by hand, it's on the table. Material availability and price depends on what you want, so DM.

For Polecat builds, yes. If something needs adjustment or repair, reach out on Instagram and we'll figure it out.