Hailing from Newfoundland, Canada, knife designer Jonathan Styles has honed a lifelong reverence for nature and artistic passion into every blade. As a lifelong outdoor adventurer - hunting, fishing, hiking and exploring the wilderness - he brings a unique perspective to his work. Inspired by nature, and with the credo of “functional art,” he combines decades of interdisciplinary artistry (painting, wood carving, design) into his knifework, resulting in his signature piece, “The Parr. This compact EDC knife with a fixed blade is named after the agile and resilient form of a juvenile salmon, paying homage to the power of life. With its reverse Tanto blade and straight edge, the Parr can be used for everyday tasks as well as handling game in the field with ease. The sleek and streamlined body of the Parr illustrates the spirit of precision, reliability, and all-weather readiness - as the designer himself said, “A true tool is the resonance of nature and craftsmanship. As the designer himself said, “A true tool is the resonance of nature and craftsmanship.