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Winkler Knives Project - July 22, 2025

New Project Spotlight: Custom Steel Structure for Winkler Knives

 
 

We’re proud to announce a new custom steel building project for Winkler Knives, one of America’s premier blade manufacturers known for their craftsmanship, legacy, and rugged performance. Designed to meet the unique operational needs of their team, this new facility will offer durability, versatility, and secure space for production and expansion.

 

Commercial Building Project Overview

Construction is underway on a large 60′ x 61′ A-frame vertical steel building. This metal building has been engineered with a 3:12 roof pitch and certified standards for wind loads of 105–130 MPH and snow loads of 25 PSF. The structure will feature vertical panel orientation on all walls and the roof, providing a sleek appearance, enhanced water-shedding capabilities, and added structural integrity with added framing included to support the exterior metal paneling—ideal for the unpredictable North Carolina weather.

Key Metal Building Specifications

  • Building Dimensions:
    Width: 60′
    • Length: 61′ (with a 60′ frame length under the 61′ roof span)
    • Height: 14′ leg height
  • Framing: Upgraded 2×3 steel tubing
  • Metal Sheeting: 29-gauge vertical metal panels
  • Insulation: Vapor barrier to control moisture and improve interior conditions
  • Color Scheme: A cohesive, all-brown finish for roof, trim, sidewalls, and endwalls

Functional Design Features

  • Four 12′ x 12′ roll-up bays positioned along the front wall, allowing ease of access for equipment and materials
  • Two walk-in access doors for personnel entry
  • Certified 105-130 MPH / 25 PSF for added stability and code compliance
  • Interior Partition Wall dividing the structure lengthwise into two operational areas
  • Stem Wall Foundation: A portion of the building will be installed on a pre-poured stem wall foundation, allowing for added wall height and framing precision

Built for Purpose

This facility is not only an investment in space—it’s an investment in precision, production, and performance for the growing team at Winkler Knives. With heavy-duty construction, efficient access points, and separated workspaces, this building will support both the heritage and innovation that define the Winkler brand.

Delivery & Timeline

The building, already delivery for on-site installation, is expected to complete in about a week and a half. We’re looking forward to seeing this custom commercial metal building rise quickly and efficiently with the high-quality standards our team stand behind, and a building Winkler Knives can utilize for years ahead.

 
Follow us for building progress photos and updates as we bring this custom project to life for Winkler Knives.

 

Winkler Knives specs diagram

Progress Photos

July 29, 2025

July 23, 2025

July 22, 2025

About Winkler Knives

The Tradition of the Past, A Legacy for the Future

Winkler Knives is a limited production company that custom manufactures a diverse line of high performance edged tools. It was established to create specialized breaching tools and has become widely acclaimed for its no-frills approach to tactical and rescue operations. Each tool is made from specialty steel best suited to the intended use of the equipment. Their unique processes are executed by craftsmen under the direct supervision of Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler. Winkler Knives has been providing Team-specific knives and axes to some of America’s most elite fighting forces since 2004. 

Winkler Knives’ operation is in Boone, North Carolina. Master Bladesmith Daniel Winkler and his longtime partner/wife Sheath Maker Karen Shook operate Winkler Knives with the same attention to detail and standards of excellence that brought them acclaim in the custom knife industry. The two have chosen and trained Blue Ridge Mountain artists to carry on their motto: The Tradition of the Past, A Legacy for the Future—edged tools that are designed to provide sustenance and survival and crafted to last for years to come.

Winkler Knives Completed Building

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Call 828-268-3503 to speak with one of our professional steel building specialists, and we will guide you through the process of designing and purchasing your dream metal building!