The DP-1 is a knife built on legacy, meaning, and craftsmanship. Inspired by Donald Pace, my father-in-law and a man known for faith, integrity, and unwavering strength, the DP-1 represents far more than daily utility. The first DP-1 he carried was hand-ground specifically for him, and throughout his battle with a brain tumor it remained a trusted tool he relied on every day. To honor his life and character, we engraved his actual signature onto every DP-1 so his name and spirit continue forward through the work of our hands. This production run allows others to carry not only a reliable EDC blade but a piece of a man whose example shaped our family. The DP-1 stands as a reminder that the tools we carry can hold meaning, memory, and legacy, making it a knife worth owning, using, and passing down.
As with all T.Kell Knives the DP-1 will hold up and perform beyond any other knife you have ever used. Each knife is Marine Corps veteran designed, handmade, and tested to ensure it is exactly what you expect a blade to be. Backed up by our ‘Life of the Knife ‘ no questions asked warranty.