Emberleaf Workshops

Unit 9 Colhook Industrial Park, Petworth, GU28 9LP

About

EMBERLEAF WORKSHOPS LTD, a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2012 in Petworth, West Sussex, specializes in the custom design and crafting of handmade knives, including bushcraft, hunting, tactical, chef, and folding varieties, alongside special edition and bespoke options. Their advanced manufacturing capabilities include CNC machining, laser engraving and cutting, forging, heat treatment, and grinding, utilizing equipment such as HAAS CNC, EPZ Fibre galvo laser, Co2 Gantry laser, 3D printer, 3D scanner, rolling mill, and cryogenic treatment, working with diverse materials like stabilized wood, woolly mammoth ivory, carbon fibre, and various steels. Beyond custom production, Emberleaf offers knife sharpening, laser engraving, and repair/refurbishment services, having completed over 5000 custom knife projects and supplying knives for British special forces and prestigious brands like Holland and Holland, James Purdey & Sons, and Beretta Gallery. Their strongest differentiator lies in precision craftsmanship, quality, heritage, and a personalized service.

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EMBERLEAF WORKSHOPS LTD is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2012, specializing in the custom design and crafting of handmade knives. Operating from their workshop in Petworth, West Sussex, they offer a diverse range of knife types including bushcraft, hunting, tactical, chef, and folding knives, as well as special edition and custom-made options.

Their manufacturing capabilities encompass CNC machining, laser engraving and cutting, forging, heat treatment, and grinding operations. They utilize advanced equipment such as a HAAS CNC unit, EPZ Fibre galvo laser, Co2 Gantry laser, 3D printer, 3D scanner, rolling mill, and cryogenic treatment capabilities. Emberleaf works with a wide variety of handle and blade materials, including stabilized wood, fossilized woolly mammoth ivory, carbon fibre, various steels, and more.

Beyond custom knife production, Emberleaf provides comprehensive services such as knife sharpening, laser engraving on various materials, and repair/refurbishment for knives, cutlery, and swords. They have completed over 5000 custom knife projects and have collaborated with prestigious brands, supplying knives for British special forces and companies like Holland and Holland, James Purdey & Sons, and Beretta Gallery. Emberleaf emphasizes precision craftsmanship, quality, heritage, and a personalized service as key differentiators.

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CNC capability3

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ISO 9001

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Part marking
3D scanning

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Welding automation

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DFM support
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CNC capability: Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)

Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)