Our Team
Brandon Hampton
Lead Astronaut & CEO
In college, Brandon began working at Strider Knives to help pay for his studies. While working, Duane Dwyer took him under his wing eventually apprenticing Brando in learning the craft of knife making. Materials technology, blade geometry, metallurgy, and more were handed down from the master blade smith to Brandon over the course of over five years. Above all else, Brandon learned from Duane that in the end, the knife should be better for the effort put in.
Colin Craig
Aspiring Spin Class Instructor & COO
Colin is an inspirational leader, motivator, and driving force for the Meglio Knives team. He helps design and integrate process and procedural improvements as well as cost effective business strategies. He sets comprehensive goals for performance and growth of Meglio, and manages relationships with clients and partners.
When not working he loves to surf, jump out of perfectly good airplanes, and travel the world.
Angel Rivera
Hand Model & Director Of Sales
Angel is a driving force for Meglio and it has been an absolute pleasure to working with such a motivated individual. In some form, shape, or fashion, Angel has been involved with sales since the beginning of his professional career. A little bit from the man himself: “I truly understand now what it means when people say "If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life" and I get such satisfaction welcoming new customers to the Meglio family and being a part of building something beautiful.” When not working, Angel enjoys being with and cooking for family and friends and traveling when he can get it in!
Naysan Khadem
Professional Stunt Man & Meglio Knife Technician
Hi, My name is Naysan and I like squirrels! In bladesmithing, a rumor exists of a master who created a blade so sharp that it cut open the fabric of reality. The blade was polished by the light of a full moon and the handle built so delicately you could feel the pulse of time emanating from the steel. With every blade we make, we come closer to bringing these legends to life.
Chris Nillaga
Senior Master Jumping-Jacker & Meglio Knife Technician
Training in Sushi for the last 15 years, grading quality knives is an all too familiar territory for chris and is essentially second nature. Looking to replace his trusty yanagiba, Chris first came to us as a potential custom. After visiting the shop, and enjoying many knife discussions with Brandon, Chris fell in love with the prospect of creating meglio masterpieces and has been with us ever since. Outside of cooking and knife making, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and training Jiu-Jitsu
Lindsey Wiley
Lead Actress & CPA
With 20+ years experience in a wide variety of industries including: restaurants, BioMed, IT, manufacturing, design and one strip club (true story), Lindsey has played a crucial role on Meglio’s financial front. Lindsey’s super power is her ability to relate to the world through numbers. This allows me to cut through the chaos to find where the cash is in your business. If you are a small-medium sized business owner, and want to develop the know-how and awareness to understand exactly where your money is coming and going consult with Lindsey here!