Around 4 weeks from order to dispatch. We email updates as your knife moves through grinding, heat treat, and finishing.

Every pre-order comes with free custom engraving. For full customisation (different handle materials, blade specs etc.) head to our Custom Orders page.

We close pre-orders when the queue gets too long so we can catch up. Join the drop list and we'll let you know when they reopen.

Yes — if the build hasn't started yet, full refund. Once grinding starts we work with you to make sure you're happy with the end result.

Always. Every Iron Gate knife — pre-order, Thursday drop or custom — comes with our lifetime backing. Free resharpening, repairs and maintenance for life.

Thursday drops are finished knives ready to ship. Pre-orders are built specifically for you in around 4 weeks. Same hands, same standards.