Born in the National Parks
Founded by the son of a park ranger, Daggerfish makes handcrafted equipment to help you connect to the wilderness with confidence and calm.
Hear the story from Daggerfish founder Adam Nelson:
As a kid, I was lucky enough to grow up in National Parks around the country. My dad was a park ranger, and I spent my childhood camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing with him.
Learning to be comfortable in the woods gave me a kind of freedom that I’d like to help you find in your life as well. I started Daggerfish to help others connect to the wilderness through beautiful, unique, and exceptionally-crafted tools.
I'm proud to have helped thousands of people experience the wilderness in new ways. I hope that you too will enjoy our work, and that it will help you venture out with confidence and calm.
See you out there,
-Adam Nelson
Founder & Craftsman, Daggerfish
What's Important to Us
Natural & Sustainable
Abundant domestic hardwoods, carbon-negative cork, and vegetable-tanned leather are the backbone of all our products.
Crafted by Hand
Each product is handcrafted, one at a time, at our workshop in Pittsburgh, PA.
Built to Last
We stand behind our craftsmanship with our For a Lifetime Guarantee: If anything ever breaks, we'll repair or replace it free of charge.