Welcome to my world. Where ideas meet manufacturing.

Considered | Bold | Graceful

I'm Jake, a lifetime designer with a love for tools, process and style. My services include design, CAD, prototyping and more.

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Explore My Process

My mission? To craft knives that enhance everyday life by blending practicality with elegance. Take a look into my design process. Each knife is crafted with passion and innovation.

STEP ONE

Sketches, pages and pages of sketches on my sketching template. Refining lines and creating the overall style and appearance.

Then the details. Making the knife look just as good closed as open and considering features that set it apart.

STEP TWO

Into the computer for a basic 3D print model to test comfort and size. Quick, iterative prints that can be easily altered to test comfort, features and various hand sizes. Multiple prints to get the main features and sizes locked in.

Step Three

Detailed CAD. Lock geometry, stop pins, contours, blade grinds, bearings, back spacers, hardware, pocket clips.

Detailed, refined 3D prints to test comfort, function and manipulation of every element.

step four

Final CAD. Production ready files for manufacturers and detailed renderings or Concept Presentations.

What Do I Offer?

It depends where you start. 

  • Do you have an idea you want to see drawn up in a realistic way? 
  • Do you already have some sketches and want it as a concept ready to present?
  • Maybe you have a concept you want to feel and hold as a prototype?
  • Do you want to see your idea in CAD as a presentation ready for OEM or licensing?
  • Do you make knives and need files drawn up for quoting and outsourcing?

I can help with any combo of the above and more.

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  • “Jake brings a refreshing perspective to our industry.”

    Geoff Blauvelt, Tuff Knives

  • "Jake has helped me conceptualize and work on knife designs to get them to a level I'm not able to on my own. I'm very happy with his work and I am fortunate to have met him."

    Joe Flowers, Bushcraft Global

Designs For Licensing

Elevate your brand with a distinct Have A Nice Day knife design. Reach out to discuss the options and secure exclusivity to a design that sets your brand apart.

All designs currently available for licensing can be viewed in the catalog below.
Contact me for access to my catalog or a prototype video.

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More About Me

I’m Jake, your go-to pocket knife designer with a unique background that brings a new perspective on design, processes and techniques.

With 20 years of design experience in various Australian manufacturing industries, my designs reflect practical problem solving to current techniques and solutions that are driven by efficiency and processes. 

My mission? To craft knives that enhance everyday life by blending practicality with elegance. The knife community's support fuels my passion, inspiring me to create meticulously designed tools that bring joy to every use.

Each of my knives is a testament to thoughtful design, offering effortless functionality and meticulous attention to detail.

Let's talk. Say G'day!

Email jake@haveaniceday.com.au

Message on Instagram @haveanicedayknives

I'm located in Queensland, AUSTRALIA.

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