TedValerioMonstrose, Colorado

Ted Valerio is a mechanically driven innovator and small business owner specializing in 3D design, prototyping, and additive manufacturing through his company, oneasteriskindustries.com. With a naturally analytical mind and a passion for precision, he applies mechanical engineering principles to develop functional, durable, and thoughtfully engineered tools.

Ted also served 25 years in law enforcement on Colorado’s Western Slope, working extensively as a major crimes investigator, 15-year SWAT operator and sniper team leader, firearms instructor, and ultimately Division Commander of Investigations for a Colorado County Sheriff’s Office. As a self-described knife nerd, he is passionate about designing and creating blades that reflect mechanical integrity, purposeful design, and a deep respect for the tools people rely on.