The new production run will start shortly, ETA Oct-Nov, 2023 
Steel: Bohler K340
 
 
Designer: Hunter Cutchin (D.B. Hemlock)
"You can do everything with a large knife that a small knife can, but the same cannot be said the other way around." 
 
Bridging the threshold between Axe and Knife, the Work Tuff Gear Hemlock Ares is designed with one purpose in mind, "Survive." 
 
Whether that be surviving for your life or the rigorous abuse camp and fieldwork can have. The Hemlock Ares is designed to shrug off punishment and return for more. At home in the most grueling environments or even under the seat of your truck, the Ares is ready for whatever challenges you may throw at it. 
 
From the ground up, the Hemlock Ares was designed to destroy the argument that you shouldn't baton with your knives. On the contrary, it was designed for that specific purpose. From the step up on the spine for added impact area to the steep Saber grind for displacement. You'll be hard-pressed to find a knife that will be as capable of batoning as the Ares. 
 
Blade geometry is kept extremely simple for ease of sharpening and facilitating the deep bites only a chopper can deliver. The broad belly leads straight into the spine, creating a surprisingly efficient tip while not sacrificing strength. We give you the maximum effective striking area while batoning with no concern for tip breakage. 
 
With multiple grip options and the ability to choke up on the blade, you'll find that although it's pretty hefty, it's also very controllable for the lighter-duty tasks. Whether that's food prep to feather sticks, with a bit of practice, you will be amazed at just how much finesse you can achieve with a knife of this caliber. 
 
I designed the Ares with the thought in mind, "What if my knife was all I had to survive for an extended time?" would I be able to make a permanent shelter? Could I butcher and process large and small games? Can I fell a tree with it but still carve a feather stick? How do I accomplish all of these vast goals with just one tool? And subsequently, through trial and error, the Hemlock Ares was born. It's simple, effective, and overbuilt, with a purpose-driven design. 
 
When your life is on the line, choosing the proper tool is paramount. The Work Tuff Gear Hemlock Ares was built for that moment. Survive.