WESTSLOPE - BLACK

Josh Smith

Bozeman, MT

Price

$275.00

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About this piece

The Compact Freshwater Blade. Named after Montana’s state fish, the Westslope knife is built for freshwater anglers who demand precision. Unlike traditional fillet knives made for large saltwater catches, the Westslope excels at gutting and cleaning trout, perch, pike, salmon, and walleye—right on the bank or boat. Whether prepping food or cleaning your catch at camp, this specialized tool offers the control needed for small to medium-sized fish. Protecting the Westslope Cutthroat Trout: As a species of concern in Montana, the native Westslope Cutthroat faces habitat loss and competition from non-native species, and environmental changes. We named this knife to help raise awareness for conservation efforts restoring habitats, protecting pure populations, and supporting sustainable fishi...

About the artist

Josh learned to make knives at age 11 from his little league baseball coach in Lincoln, Montana. By 19, he was the youngest Master Bladesmith in the world. He launched MKC from a two-car garage in December 2020 with the iconic Speedgoat. Within a year, the company had 37 employees. In 2024, they broke ground on a 50,000 sq ft facility in Missoula.

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