Hi I'm Stephen Precella, creator of Raven's Fire Knifeworks. I started making knives in 2012 with a local artist named Russell Montgomery, owner of Serenity Knives in Houston, Tx. Houston is a fast growing culinary center these days, so we found a niche market with chefs and restaurants. I became the "steak knife guy" who made knives at night so few customers ever saw me. My steak knives ended up in restaurants locally and nationwide. But culinary just wasnt "Me."
I began branding my work "Raven's Fire," and I abruptly shifted to hunting and combat knives. This worked well for my teacher who thought a combat knife with "Serenity" stamped into it was ironic. Today, I still work for Serenity Knives and produce knives under both labels. I refer to myself as a unicorn, or gremlin because Im almost never seen by customers, but rest assured I spare no expense in time or resources to create a quality knife.
Favourite Visual Artist
too many to name names but i enjoy fantasy digital art, well crafted metal works, dark themed oil painting, and tattoo art
Favourite Movies
Black Hawk Down, Saving Private Ryan, Kingdom of Heaven, many more
Favourite TV Shows
Legend of the Seeker, Game of Thrones, Strike Back, Dr. Who
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Halestorm, Led Zepplin
Favourite Games
Rome Total War 2, LOTR Battle for Middle Earth, Medal of Honor series
Favourite Gaming Platform
Playstation!!
Tools of the Trade
knife grinders of various makes, hammers, anvil, forge, blood sweat and tears...lots of tears
Other Interests
i like wood and leather working but im not skilled at all in these, classic cars, painting