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Frederick, Aaron
Aaron Frederick learned to make knives from John W. Smith and has been -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG
doing so since 1994. He started making custom folding knives in 1996. He -
Tactical Knives
uses the stock removal method and damasus from other skilled bladesmiths. -
Custom Folding Knives
Elishewitz, Allen
Recon Marine, Martial Artisit and award winning knifemaker - has been -
Folding Knives
KMG
making knives Since 1988 using the stock removal method with damasteel & - Damascus Folding Knives
RWL which are heat treated and double tempered. Great Investment Knives. - Also Makes
Pens
and
Watches!
Hedlund, Anders
Absolutely brilliant art knife designs, especially fancy folding art knives. -
Damascus Folding Art Knives
*KMD Reccomended Commonly uses damascus by Mattias Styrefors, a fellow Swedish Knife - Damasteel Presentation Fixed Knives
Maker. Don't miss the prize winning "Tigerclaw" in his
Knives for Sale!
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Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gallagher, Barry
This may be one of the first names that comes to my mind when I hear the - Art Folding Knife &
Fixed Blades
term "Art Knife". Stunning, flawless work. Period. Especially when it comes -
Damascus
&
Steel Folding Knives
to Damascus. Barry's attention to color, patterns and detail is truly unique. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gardener, Barry
Handforged knives from Austalia. Barry Gardener's knives are simple and -
Custom Hunting Knife
very clean in design while they also exhibit a high level of functionality. Like - Skinners, Bowie knives, Daggers
myself, Barry believes every knife should be an extension of the hand.
- Tanto Knives, Custom Fighting Kife
Fiorini, Bill
Bill Fiorini has 30+ years experiecne at working with Damascus Steel and
-
Custom Damascus Knives
KMG/ABS
*Teaches
Knifemaking Classes
! has an acute knowledge of Japanese Sword Smithing techniques. His styles -
Custom Folding Knives
(Gentlemens)
(See website for details!) exhibit those of Japanese and European influence. Also makes chefs knives. -
Damascus Chefs Knives
& Hunters
Engnath, Bob
This page is a collaborative effort to bring the legacy that was Bob Engnath. -
Knifemaking The Engnath Way
KMD "Awesome Site" Award! There is TONS of information here concerning knifemaking techniques by -
Albums of knives dedicated to Bob
Mr. Engnath, and albums of knives by those who were influenced by him -
More about Bob Engnath
Gatlin, Brett
Brett Gatlin has been making knives since 2002. He has went from using the -
Custom Bowie Knives
ABS
stock removal method to forging his own blades and is truly into his work. -
Custom Hunting Knives
AKA
He's a member of the ABS, and personally, I see a Master Smith in the making. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fellhoelter, Brian
If your looking for something fresh - something new with a clean, crisp
-
Tactical & Utility Folding Knives
"KNIFE WERKS"
modern design, look no further. Brian Fellhoelter won the "Best New Maker" - Custom Autos (
Check out the BC-1
)
Best New Maker 2006 (BAKCA) 2006 award at the BAKCA show for a reason. We think it's because he is.
-
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Evans, Bruce
Bruce Evans has been an ABS Journeyman Smith since 2003, and has been -
Custom Hunting Knives
ABS
making knives longer than I've been alive... literally. You see, Bruce is the - Fighting Knives & Bowie Knives
kind of person who was born to forge... and for that, we are greatful! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Frye, Bruce A.
BAF Knifeworks evolved when Bruce Frye moved to Wyoming. Since the age -
Hunting Knives
&
Sabers / Swords
of 6, Bruce has been fascinated by "everything sharp" (sounds familiar!) These -
Neck Knives
&
Steak Knives
are great knives! Exceptional leatherwork, woodcarving and an eye for detail! -
Combination Sets, Matched Sets
Gillespie, Bruce
Bruce Gillespie makes a variety of fixed blade knives, available as seen on the -
Hunting Knives & Skinners
site, or customized to your preference. Hunting knives, skinners, daggers and -
Custom Leather Sheaths
more great for hunting, camping and the great outdoors!
-
Handle Materials Available for Sale
Gaines, Buddy
Buddy Gaines has been making fine custom knives since 1985. He makes just -
Custom Folding Knives
GKMG
about any kind of knife you can immagine. The one thing they all have in - Accepts Customer Design Requests!
common: They're all worthy of the most particular collectors case. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Foster, Burt
ABS Master Smith Burt Foster makes knives that remind me just why I be- - Hand Forged
Bowie Knives
ABS
came so interested in knife collecting in the first place. His knives are truly -
Daggers
, Integrals &
Hunting Knives
one of a kind masterpieces, hand forged and gaurenteed to last a lifetime. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Evans, Carlton R.
Carlton Evans makes exquisite custom knives that remind me of the old west. -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG
His series - "
The Cowboy
," "
The Cavalryman
," and "
The Gentleman
," just to - Damascus Folders &
Fixed Blades
name a few - are extraordinary! Evans has been making knives since 1967. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gilbert, Chantal
Before beggining her journey as a custom knifemaker in 1991, Chantal Gilbert -
Custom Art Knives
was a jeweler. Having developed quite an eye for detail from working this -
Sculptural Knives
trade, Chantal makes award winning custom art and sculptural knives.
Gedraitis, Charles J.
Charles Gedratis is a probationary member of the KMG, but we all know he'll -
Liner Lock Folders
NCCA / NECKA
"Best Custom Folding Knife" be a voting member in no time! Just look at his work! He began making knives -
Balisongs
,
Automatics
&
Slipjoints
Shenandoah Valley Show - 2004 at only 16. At 30, his work is comprable to many who've been around longer! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hallberg, Chuck
Chuck Hallberg has been making custom knives since 1991, using mainly D-2 -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
and ATS-34. Blades are professionally heat treated off-site and subjected to a -
Hunting Knives & Skinners
cryogenic, sub-zero treating process to increase edge retention and strength. -
Tantos, Fighters & Bowie Knives
Holder, D'alton
Words alone can do no justice here. Making knives for over 37 years, D;alton -
Custom Hunting Knives
KMG
"Knifemakers Hall of Fame" has been president of a slew of organizations including the knifemakers Guild -
Custom Bowie Knives
AKCA / AKTI
2003 In 2003, he was inducted into the
Knifemakers Hall of Fame
. Awe Inspiring. - Presentation Pieces & Daggers
Farr, Dan
In 2001, Dan Farr took a knifemaking course under Master Bladesmiths,
-
Hand Forged Custom Knives
"Best New Maker" Roger Massey and Michael Conner. Soon after, he won the "Best New Maker" -
Stock Removal Custom Knives
BLADE Show award at the "Blade Show." Excellent hand forged & stock removal knives. - Utility, Bowies, Hunters, Fighters
Graves, Dan
Dan Graves makes hand forged, quality knives. He uses several different
-
Custom Damascus Knives
steals and damascus to create some exquisite designs as well as period pieces -
Presentation Bowie Knives
As he says, "I do custom work, your design or mine, knives guarenteed."
-
Period Pieces Knives
Hockensmith, Dan
Dan Hockensmith has been making hi performance collectors knives for over -
Hand Forged Damascus Folders
ABS
18 years. He is a Journeyman Smith of the ABS and vows one day to qualify - Damascus
Bowie Knives
&
Hunters
for Master Smith. Exquisitely hand forged knives by, "one mans hands." -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fronefield, Daniel
Daniel Fronefield's custom knives are from another planet... literally. Daniel -
Hand Forged Meteorite Knives
KMD Award specializes in incorporating some of the rarest and most interesting materials -
Meteorites Available for Sale
Best Meteorite Knife: "
Midnight
" available into his knives - meteorites! Knives fit for an extraterestial being! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gray, Daniel
Daniel Gray made his first knife in 1974, in the Navy. He is now a member of -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
ABS
the ABS, and makes a wide variety of knives, mostly fixed blades. Daniel is -
Custom Bowie Knives
a hunter, fisher and taxidermist, so he knows what sharp really means! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Ellis, Dave
Dave Ellis began making knives in 1988 and is now an ABS Mater Smith, He -
Custom Bowies
&
Fighters
ABS
specializes in fighters and bowies mainly, but als turns out many other fine - Custom
Daggers
&
Boot Knives
custom fixed blade knives. His work is impecable - a true custom knifemaker. -
Hunting Knives
&
Persians
Evans, Dave
Dave Evans has been making knives since 1999 and plans on becoming a full -
Custom Damascus Straight Knives
time knifemaker once he retires from his job as a computer tech. He makes a -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
variety of fixed blade knives and stamps his blades with "Win Dancer"
Engel, David
David Engel of the Engel Family Forge keeps knifemaking simple - and simp- -
File Knives
&
Plow Knives
licity equals reliability. We all know about "Swords to Plowshares," right? -
Rail Road Spike Knives
David likes to turn plowshares into swords. And I love a mean spike knife... -
Tomahawks
Hesser, David
David Hesser of Night Owl Studios has made metalsmithing his life's work. -
Forged Meteorite Dagger
he has been at his craft for over ten years, making fine art swords, daggers -
Hand Forged Tantos
and sculptures. His talent for forging steel and his eye for detail are amazing. -
Bowie Knives
&
Skinning Knives
Gates, Dean
Dean Gates began making knives because he always loved knives and there -
Knives by Dean Gates
was no way he could own the knives he really wanted. Now he makes them -
Knives by Linda Gates
himself, along with his wife Linda. Nice fighters and traditional tanto knives. - Custom Fixed Blade Knives
Harvey, Dean
Harvey Dean strives to use only the finest quality materials he can get in his -
Presentation Bowies
&
Hunters
ABS
35 "Best"
Awards
for knifemaking. He has been making knives since 1981 and forging since 1986. In -
Folding Bowies
,
Dress Bowies
,
Folders
Fourteen Years Straight! 1992 he became a Master Smith and was elected to the ABS Board in 2004. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Ealy, Delbert
Delbert Ealy started out as a knifemaker in 1986. Soon after he discovered -
Hand Forged Damascus Steel
damascus steel and has been forging his own since. He offers 19 different -
Custom Damascus
&
Bolsters
patterns using O1-L6, pure Nickel and at times, meteorites. High demand. -
Mokume Gane Rings
& Heat Treating
Fraley, Derek
D.B. Fraley has been making knives part time since 1990 and became a voting -
Tactical Folding Knives
KMG
member of the Knifemakers Guild in 2002. He makes fixed blade knives and - Tactical Fixed Blade Knives
tactical folders and has several variations of about 8 designs to choose from. - Custom Made Fighting Knives
Hagen, Doc Philip L.
Doc Philip L. Hagen has been making quality custom knives since 1973 and -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG
has been a voting member of the KMG since 1976. He has been forging steel - Scale Release Folding Knives
and Damascus blades since 1982. Gorgeous Scale / Bolster Release Folders. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Ferdinand, Don
Don Ferdinand is a true renaissance style bladesmith. He forges his own -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
steel and Damascus and makes custom knives as well as other medievil style -
Antiquity Arms / Hand Cannons
weapons including hand cannons. Also sells informative "how-to" videos. -
Bladesmithing Videos by Don
Fogg, Don
Don Fogg is one of thos names that, in the future if not already, will be known -
Samurai Swords
&
Daggers
ABS
Excellent
Bladesmithing
Info! throughout the world of custom knives as Loveless & Moran are known today. -
Bowies
,
Shivs
&
Gentlemans Knives
See Dons
Collaboration
Knives He is a member of the ABS and for him, knifemaking is a way of life. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hanson, Don
Don Hanson III began making knives as a hobby in 1980 and went full time in -
Custom Art Folding Knives
ABS
25 "Best of" Awards 1990. Don, the "Sunfish Man" of Sunfish Forge is an ABS member who makes -
Custom Bowie Knives w/ Hamon
in under 9 years! highly sought after custom art folders as well as large custom bowie knives. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Finlayson, Doug
Doug Finlayson started making custom knives in 1980. Since then, customers -
Custom Hunting & Fishing Knives
around the world have enjoyed his fine work. Quality fixed blade knives at -
Your own Design & Blade Engraving
very reasonable prices. Blades are 440 and ATS-34 Steel. Engraving as well. -
Quality Kitchen Knives
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Halligan, Ed
Ed Halligan began making knives in 1985. In 1990 he joined the KMG. Soon he -
Classes at MCC in NC
ABS
Creator of the
K.I.S.S. Knife
met ABS Master Smith, John Cross. In '92, he joined the ABS, and by 1996, he
KMG
became a Master Smith himself. Unfortunately, he is no longer taking orders.
Elson, Eric
Eric Elson began making knives at the early age of only 14! He quickly joined -
O-1 Tool Steel Tactical Knives
CKMG
the CKMG and now hosts a wide array of tactical and folding knives as well -
Kerambits, EDC Fixed Blade Knives
as EDC knives. Designs are created in a CAD program. Quality EDC Knives! -
Custom Folding Knives
Grospitch, Ernie
Erni Grospitch has been making knives since 1989. His goal - a knife that will -
Bowie Knives
&
Hunters
KMG
be a pleasure to use and you'll be proud to own! He is a probationary member -
Round Knives
,
Folders
&
Skinners
of the Knifemakers Guild and makes a variety of knives via stock removal. -
Filet Knives
&
Kitchen Cutlery
Hawk, Gavin
Gavin Hawk and his father of Hawk Designs, have been making knives since - Tactical Folding Knives
1995. If your looking for something really inovative, this is where you want -
E.T.
,
T.O.A.D
. &
D.O.G.
Knife Designs
to be. Skeletal frame tactical folders in various designs and much more here. -
K-AT All Terain Knife
Herbst, Gawie
A father and son team - Gawie, a guild member and full time maker since '98 -
Custom Art Knives
SAKMG
Traing
,
Machines
&
Supplies
! is recognized for scene etching and scrimshaw and has won 12 certificates of -
Fixed Blades
&
Liner Lock Folders
excellence. Thinus, trained by Gawie, has won 16. Herbst is a winning team. -
Slip Back Folding Knives
Hague, Geoffrey
Geoffrey Hague, an English knifemaker, has been making custom knives since -
Custom Art Knives
KMG
1993. In 2001, he was elected to the KMG making him the only British voting - Custom Folding Knives
member of the guild. Splendid, 100% sole-authorship folding art knives! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hibben, Gil
Gil Hibben is undoubtedly the most well known, influential creator of custom -
Custom Fantasy Knives
KMG
The undisputed king of fantasy knives.in the industry. Hibben has created knives for Hollywood, in- -
Custom Folding Knives
/ Art Knives
Custom Fantasy Art Knives! cluding the
Rambo 3 bowie
and makes throwing and self-defense knives. -
Throwing Knives
& Self-Defense
Hemperley, Glenn
Glenn Hemperley creates custom knives to be fully functional, but also to be -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
KMG
special enough to be passed down as a family heirloom. And they are! He uses - Bowie Knives, Hunting Knives
440C, which is mirror finished and honed to a razor edge with exotic handles. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gillespie, Greg
Greg Gillespie is the man behind the site "Belt-Buckle-Knife." The name says - Belt Buckle Knives
it all, but to make it absolutely clear, these are knives that look like nothing - Both Plain and Fancy Designs
more than a fancy belt buckle, until you snap it out! Great self defense item! - Excellent Accesible Self-Defense Item!
Hielscher, Guy E.
Guy Hielscher forges his own damascus blades using O-1 tool steel and 1018 - Custom Damascus Knives PKA
carbon steel. He makes fixed blade knives, mostly hidden tang style hunting - Fixed Blade Damascus Knives
knives. Guy is a member of the Professional Knifemakers Association. - Hunting Knives, Skinners & Daggers
Halligan & Son
Ed Halligan began making knives in 1985. In 1990 he joined the KMG. Soon he -
Classes at MCC in NC
ABS
Creator of the
K.I.S.S. Knife
met ABS Master Smith, John Cross. In '92, he joined the ABS, and by 1996, he
KMG
became a Master Smith himself. Unfortunately, he is no longer taking orders.
Hirayama, harumi
Harumi Hirayama is a Japanese knifemaker who tells a story with each and -
Art Folding Knives
every knife made. Every knife is made of a multitude of rare and beautiful -
Wind Series
,
Pico Series
,
Caprice
materials that fit together like a puzzle to reveal another story
-
Swan Series
,
Smiling Whale
,
Lily
Hilden, Henry
This site is not available at this moment. We will check back often.
Hill, Howard
Howard "Alfalfa" Hill made his first knife in 1952. His backround as a tool & -
Custom Straight Knives
KMG
die worker lends well to his knifemaking ability. He has been a member of the -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG since 1984 and makes both fixed blade and folding art knives.
- Daggers, Bowie Knives & Fighters
Hitchmough, Howard
Howard Hitchmough began making hunting knives in the '60's. In '85, he be- -
Custom Art Folders
came a full time knifemaker. His knowledge of precision mechanisms and - Damascus Folding Knives
jeweling make him an adept knifemaker known for his use of color & texture. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Etzler, J.
J. Etzler has been making knives since 1991. His knives are made mostly from -
Fantasy Knives & Medieval weapons
440C, ATS-34, D2, 1095 and his favorite, Damascus. He has been in dozens of -
Hunting Knives
&
Folding Knives
publications and his work making medieval / fantasy weapons is outstanding! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Harkins, J.A.
Sleek flowing lines, insane designs, architecturally perfect... This is the work of -
Investment Grade Folding Knives
J.A. Harkins. Harkins concentrates souly on folders - autos, otf's and manuals. -
Automatic Knives
,
OTF's
&
Minis
His concepts & designs are stunning. SUPER Investment grade quality. A++ -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hollett, J.L.
J.L. Hollett knows that it is dedication, persistence, talent and experience that -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
KMG
make a great knifemaker. Having made knives since age 11, Mr. Hollett's work - Bowie knives, Fighters & Hunters
exhibits all of this, and more. Full-time since 1990, knifemaking for 50+ years. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Holmes, J.P.
J. P. Holmes makes knives using the stock removal method and uses a heat -
Custom Hunting Knives
treating and cryogenically freezing hardening process on every knife and tool. -
Kitchen Cutlery / Chefs Knives
Quality hunting knives as well as chefs knives, BBQ tools and
Chop Sticks
! -
Filet Knives
&
BBQ Equipment
Fuller, Jack
Jack Fuller is a Mastersmith and member of the American Bladesmith Society. -
Custom Camp Knives
ABS
He enjoys all aspects of knifemaking - from forging steel to making sheathes. - Throwing Knives
Big camp knives are his favorite, but he makes throwing knives as well. - Hand Forged Custom Knives
Howell, Jason
Jason Howell made his first knife in 1998. By '99 he was forging his own steel -
Hand Forged Fixed Blade Knives
ABS
and damascus. He bacame a Journeyman Smith of the ABS in 2002. These are -
Damascus Folding Knives
super high performance knives. Jason makes both fixed blades and folders. - Hand Forged Damascus Knives
Fisher, Jay
Jay Fisher made his first knife in 1979 and has been a professional knifemaker -
Custom Swords
&
Daggers
KMG See our
Featured Maker Review
since 1988. Named "The best living knifemaker 2007" in "The Best of the West -
Tactical Knives
&
319 Blade Patterns
on Jay Fisher for more info! source book. Need I say more? Absolutely stunning work in all forms & styles. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fortin, Jean Rock
Jean Rock Fortin is a Canadian knifemaker and swordsmith, who has won -
Samurai Swords & Katanas
several awards for his work. His art knives, fixed blades and folders, are -
Art Folders
&
Fixed Blade Knives
awesome - but his swords... His swords are fit for a samurai emporer. A+ -
Short Swords, Daggers
&
Miniatures
Hall, Jeff
Jeff Hall is the knifemaker behind Nemesis Knives - "The Point of No Return!" -
Semi-Custom Knives
Nemesis knives are semi-custom knives, mass produced on a low level using -
Folders
,
Neck Knives
,
Hatchets
laser and water-jet cutting, then finished by hand. Very nice for the price! -
Credit Card Knife (Ti-Card)
Fisk, Jerry
Jerry Fisk has been a Master Smith of the ABS, the 17th actually, since 1989. -
Presentation Grade Pieces
ABS
More awards than I can count!
Ever since, hes been making history, one knife at a time. If you want a piece -
Hand Forged Knives & Field Pieces
you know is worth investing in, your stop is here. Also makes medieval pieces. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hossom, Jerry
Jerry Hossom has been making knives for about 20 years - full-time simce '97. -
Custom Tactical Knives
,
2
KMG
He has a keen understanding of what it is that makes a good knife - I'm sorry, -
Custom Combat Knives
,
2
,
3
a GREAT knife. Tacticals, combat knives and fighters I would trust my life to. -
Custom Hunting Knives
Ferguson, Jim
Jim Ferguson has been making knives since '87 and forging damascus since '89. -
Damascus Art Knives and Swords
His 38 years experience in the sheet metal trade and his knowledge as a metal- -
Twisted Nickel Damascus
ergist make Twisted Nickel Damascus Steel among the best in the world.
-
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hammond, Jim
Jim Hammond became a full-time knifemaker in '77 and became a member of -
Tactical Knives
the KMG in '78. His emphasis has been specialized edged weapon systems for -
Combat Knives & Fighting Knives
special forces. He also offers collector editions of the military knife versions. - Custom Military Knives
Hamonko, Jim
Jim Hamonko is a part time knifemaker. He makes both folding knives and - Custom Hunting Knives
hunting knives. Knives and sheathes are handmade by Mr. Hamonko and are - Custom Folding Knives
available at a great price. Also welcomes custom orders.
- Accepts Custom Orders
Hrisoulas, Jim
Jim Hrisoulas, owner and purveyor of the Salamander Armoury, has over 40 -
Custom Swords and Rapiers
years experience in hand forging fine edged weapons. All swords, daggers -
Custom Knives, Dirks & Daggers
and the like are 100% hand made by Jim. Historically authentic work. - Warhammers
Greiss, Jockl
Messermacher - that's German for knifemaker - Jockl Greiss, creates beautiful, -
Rados Damascus Knives
KMG
one-of-a-kind hunting knives and fighting knives by hand, from start to finish - Custom Hunting Knives
using Jerry Rados Damascus (see Jerry's site above) & other primo materials. - Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
Graham, John & Josh
Jon Grahm started making knives in 94. Six years later, his brother Josh joined -
Custom Tactical Knives
him in his efforts, and together began creating stock removal knives of their -
The Unique "Razel Line"
designs. Heat treating done off-site by Paul Bos. Unique Tactical & EDC knives. -
Tactical Knives Available for Sale
Enos, John
This site is not currently working. We will check back often.
Gonzalez, John
Dervish Knives began in 2000 as a collaborative effort between John Gonzalez -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
and Ted Frizzell, the master craftsman of Mineral Mountain Knives. Knives -
Custom Swords
here are either by Gonzalez or by Frizzell & Gonzalez. Awesome stuff here! -
Custom Folding Knives
Greco, John
John Greco makes fixed blade knives in several styles. There are Searles style - Searles Style Bowie Knives
bowie knives & Scagel style knives. Of his own design are a series of full tang - Scagel Style Knives
tactical knives and hatchets. Very low prices. Must call to order. - Tactical Knives & Hatchets
Horrigan, John
ABS Mastersmith John Horrigan made his first knife in '82 and never stopped. -
Bowie Knives
&
Tomahawks
ABS
He specializes in pattern welded steel and mosiac damascus. He makes both -
Fighting Knives
,
Linerlocks
&
Autos
hand forged and stock removal bowies, fighters, tomahawks and folders. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Hutcheson, John L.
John Hutcheson is a custom knifemaker who founded a company called
-
Custom Stock Removal Knives
Sursum Knife Works in 1984. He makes custom stock removal knives and -
SurSum Production Knives
also has a fine line of production knives available. Edges are flat ground only. - Customer Designs Acceptable
Fraps, John R.
John R. Fraps has been making knives since 1997. He went full time in '98 and -
Linerlock Folding Knives
in 2002, became a member of the Knifemakers Guild. He specializes in user to - Multi-blade Slipjoint Folders
collector grade linerlock folding knives & single / multi-blade slipjoint folders. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Freeman, John Ryan
John Ryan Freeman was a respected knifemaker, teacher and mentor to many. -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
CKMG
He was a founding director and endless suporter of the Canadian Knifemakers -
Custom Kitchen Knives
Guild. We are greatful for your contributions. 8/14/1948 - 10/20/2004. -
Knife Sharpening Devices
Hamlet, Johnny
Johnny Hamlet has been making great fixed blade knives from 440C, ATS-34, -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
TKCA
and D2 Bar Stock since 1988 and went full-time in 2006. Sheathes are made by -
Hunters, Skinners, Fighters
his wife. Great knives at great prices. Texas Knife Collectos Assoc. Member. -
Filet Knives, LockBacks, Bowies
-
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Embretson, Kaj
Kaj Embretson is a well know knifemaker from Sweden who has been making -
Damascus Folding Art Knives
KMG
knives full-time since 1983. He forges his own damascus, used widely by - Folding Daggers, Multiblade Folders
other Swedish knifemakers and makes folders, fighters, daggers and hunters. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fludder, Keith
Keith Fludder started making knives in 1989. After years as a part-time maker, -
Fixed Blade Forged Custom Knives
he now makes knives full-time. His passion is currently forging damascus. He -
Chef's Knives / Kitchen Knives
also teaches
courses in stock removal and bladesmithing
. A+ custom work! -
Jewelry
&
Miniatures
Harvey, Kevin & Heather
Kevin and Heather Harvey are both ABS Mastersmiths since 2003, Heather - Hand Forged Art Swords ABS
being the 2nd woman MS ever. There are 2 sites.
Africut
, where finished work - Hand Forged Damascus
is offered for sale and
Heavinforge
, info about the
studio
,
courses
& the
makers
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Bladesmithing / Damascus Courses
Hara, Koji
Koji Hara is one of today's most well known Japanese Knifemaker's, due both -
Folding Art Knives
KMG
to his conept of design and his wide range of travel, attending shows in Japan, - Fixed Blade Art Knives
Europe and th United States. Mr. Hara has been making knives since 1988 - Integral Knives
Fuegen, Larry
Larry Fuegen made his first knife in 1963. He started forging steel in 1975, - High-End Art Knives & Daggers ABS
and in 1987, became a full-time bladesmith, receiving his Mastersmith Stamp - Art Bowies Knives & Hunters KMG
2 years later. A true, sole-authorship bladesmith - Must-see stunning work. -
Custom Knives & Spurs for Sale
Gotkin, Larry
Larry Gotkin is a scrimshaw artist and scrims the handles of knives, many of - Scrimshaw & Acid Etching
them by other makers, and the grips of pistols and revovers. He also does acid - Knives, Pistols, Revolvers & Guns
etching on the blades of knives, daggers and cleavers. Blades by other makers. - Tantos & Samurai Swords / Katanas
Harley, Larry
Larry Harley became a full time knifemaker in 1980 and started his shop, -
Fixed Damascus Art Knives
KMG
The ABS Cutting Championship Lonesome Pine Knives." He makes one of a kind damascus art knives and stock - Integrals. Fighters, Tomahawks
"
Battle Bowie
" removal knives such as his infamous "Battle Bowie" Heat treating by Paul Bos. -
Custom Knives For Sale
Hansen, L.C.
L.C. Hansen specializes in the forging and crafting of tomahawks. These are no -
Hand Forged Tomahawks
,
2
ordinary hawks! Each head is hand forged from 52100 steel and heat treated to -
Fighting Knives
,
Tantos
&
Filets
achieve exceptional cutting ability and outstanding edge retention. Awesome. -
Tomahawks / Knives for Sale
Ferguson, Lee & Linda
Lee Ferguson and his wife Linda are both knifemakers with their own unique -
Custom Knives by Lee
KMG
styles and handcraft knives from start to finish. Lee mad his first knife in '75. -
Custom Miniatures by Linda
KMG
his art knives are in great demand. Linda started in '99 and makes miniatures. -
Woodcarving Knives
Fairbairn, Lloyd
Lloyd Fairbairn is a member of the Canadian Knifemaker's Guild since 2001 - Camp Knives & Neck Knives CKMG
and is a part-time knifemaker. He makes fixed-blade camp, utility, hunting - Custom Hunting Knives
and neck knives. Here you can see examples of his work and contact him. - Custom Utility Knives
Griffith, Lynn
Lynn Griffith makes EDC (every day carry) tactical knives in several different -
Multi Carry
&
Belt Carry Tacticals
formats. Micarta is used for the handles (several colors available) and ATS-34 -
Neck Knives
&
Spec Ops Tacticals
is used for the blades. Great to consider if you want a good carry knife. -
Tactical Knives for Sale
Garvock, Mark
Mark Garvock has been making custom knives for over 10 years and has been - Hand Forged Custom Knives CKMG
a member of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild since 1998. He makes primarily - Forged Damascus Art Daggers
hand forged knives of several different styles including bowies and daggers. - Hunting Knives & Utility Knives
Eldnor, Mathias
Mathias Eldnor is a Swedish knifemaker who makes primarily Nordic Style -
Custom Nordic Knives
knives. The knives range from user grad utility knives up to fancy collectors - Damascus Nordic Knives & Folders
knives. Mr. Eldnor also makes small folders and custom damascus knives. -
Custom Knife Available for Sale
Grusz, Mathias
Matthias Grusz is a member of the Guilde des Couteliers d'Art du Quebec, - Custom Hunting Knives & Skinners
which roughly translates to the Art Knifemakers Guild of Quebec. This is a - Fixed Blade Art Knives
profile page of Mathias on the Guild site showing examples of his great work, - Swords
Fassio, Mel & Darlene
This site is currently not up. We will check back soon.
Franklin, Michael H.
Michael Franklin, the man and the knifemaker behind HAWG! Knives, has -
The Awesome Millenium Series
KMG
been making knives for almost 40 years and has been a member of the KMG -
Tactical Folders
&
Fixed Blade Knives
for 22 years. No lasers, no CNCs. Just knives backed by a LOT of experience. -
Art Knives (Eye Candy)
Fong, Michael & Junko
Junko Fong became interested in handmade knives after meeting knifemaker -
Custom Knives by Junko Fong
Bill Cheatham. In 1996, she began making her own knives. While she makes - Folding Knives, Straight Edges
the knives, her husband practices panoramic photography. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fenwick, Mike
Mike Fenwick started making knives at an early age having produced his - Custom Hunting knives CKMG
first handmade knife in 1999. All knives are stock removal, hand ground and - Custom Skinners & Damascus Knives
one-of-a-kind. This is a profile on the Canadian Knifemakers Guild Site. - Custom Fixed Blade Art Knives
Edwards, Mitch
Mitch Edwards is a pert-time knifemaker with a background in tool and die -
Bowies
,
Camp Knives
&
Hunters
making. He is a Journeyman Smith of the ABS, and prefers to make knives in -
Rifleman's Knives
&
Neck Knives
traditional designs from the 1700's to the mid 1800's. Awesome blades.. -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Granger, Paul
Paul Granger of Granger knives offers several different models of user-grade -
Fixed Blade Knives
fixed blade knives on his site. These are excellent knives for both hunters and -
Military and Police Knives
law enforcement personel. Carbon steels, tool steels and damascus available.
Hammer, Peter
Peter Hammer is a member of the Brazilian Bladesmiths Society.
SBC
This site is not working. We will check back.
Gagstatter, Pete & Nicole
Pete Gagstatter is a swedish knifemaker and makes all kinds of edged
-
Damascus Swords
weaponry including hand forged damascus swords, axes, hatchets and of - Custom Knives
course, hand made custom knives.
- Axes and Hatchets
Ernest, Phil
Phil Ernest has been making fixed blade art knives since 2002. He had studied -
Fixed Blade Art Knives
knifemaking under Ralph Freer. His knives are primarily colored damasteel - Colored Damascus Steel Knives
and exotic woods and materials. Damascus is from various outside sources.
Eklund, P.O.
Par Olof Eklund is a Swedish knifemaker and a member of the Swedish Knife -
Antler Knives
makers Guild. These are knives in the traditional Nordic style and are made -
Full Horn Knives
with engraved antlers. The blades are made by other bladesmiths.
-
Neck Knives
Hanby, R.M. "Butch"
The on-line home of the Cherokee hand crafted knives of R.M. Butch Hanby of - Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
Buffalo "Waller" Knife Works. Knives used by professional hunters, guides, - Hunting Knives & Skinners
pilots and military personnel across the globe as life-saving, working tools. - Survival Knives
Hawkins, Rade
Rade Hawkins has been a featured knife designer for many years in popular -
Fixed Blades
&
Folders
print publications, such as Blade Magazine, Knives Illustrated, Field & Stream -
Personal Protection Knives
and has been featured on knifemaking shows seen on PBS
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All Knives Available Now
Freer, Ralph
Ralph makes folders in all materials but we especially like his use of Damascus -
Custom Folding Knives
steel, ivories and pearl. I know you will agree when holding one of his knives -
Contact Knifemaker
in your hand, that it is a knife of unsurpassed quality.
Ennis, Ray
The Entrek USA line of high quality knives consists of 28 different models
-
Custom Knives
ranging from the Lynx at 6 1/2" to the Master at 29". Hunting, utility, tactical -
Production Knives
we make knives to fit many uses with more in design and prototype phases. -
Custom Services
Epting, Richard
I build folders and fixed blades using high carbon steel and my own damascus -
Damascus Fixed
&
Folding Knives
I enjoy working with natural materials such as mastodon, pearl, coral, stag -
Furnature and Leather
and exotic hardwoods. All of my knives are made by me from start to finish." -
Knives Available for Sale
Eaton, Rick
I prefer one-of-a-kind art pieces. My specialties are art folders and art daggers. -
Custom Fixed
&
Folders
With folders, he offers several models with a step-down on the handle front, -
Knifemaker's Awards
which gives the illusion of being a fixed blade. Awesome custom art knives. -
Knives Available for Sale
Frigault, Rick
Rick Frigault is forty four year old knifemaker from Niagara Falls, Ontario. All -
Custom Tactical Knives
CKG
his knives can be made in ATS-34, 440C, D-2 or Damascus steels while handles -
Custom Hunting Knives
consist of G-10, Micarta, Antler, Ivory, Ironwood and other stabilized woods. -
Contact Information
Fisher, Robert
Robert Fisher is an Apprentice with the American Bladesmith Society, he -
Custom Hand Forged Knives
ABS
studied under ABS Mastersmith P. J. Tomes. Much of Robert's work is using -
Knifemaking Supplies
the steel that he has for sale.
Hensarling, Robert
Over the last few years he has refined his abilities and interests in blade-
-
Custom Hand Forged Knives
ABS
smithing, and has been making fixed blade knives and folding or "pocket"
-
Custom Sheaths
knives. For the fixed blade knives, he makes his own Damascus steel.
- Custom Folding Knives
Gamble, Roger
Roger Gamble collected custom knives for years, before he decided to make -
Custom Art Knives
folders for his family at Christmas of 1992. He gained a whole lot more respect - Custom Folding Knives
for knife makers. I became a member of the Knifemakers' Guild in 1996.
Green, Roger M.
This Site is not currently available. We will check back.
Hinds, Roy
Roy Hinds is a full time knife craftsman and a member of the Texas Knife
-
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
Makers and Collectors Association. Hinds offers his customers the choice
-
Custom Folding Knives
between hand forged blades or stock removable blades.
-
Knives Available for Sale
Gobec, Stefan
Stefan Gobec is a member of the Knifemakers Guild and is a knifemaker from -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG
Germany. The site is in German, but you don't need to understand another - Loveless Style DP Hunters
language to enjoy the pictures of his work! Very good folders from Germany, -
Outstanding Scrimshaw & Etching!
Groth, Stephan
Stephan Groth is a Swedish knifemaker who makes horn knives. These include -
Half Horn Scandenavian Knives
Full-Horn and Half Horn knives. The horn handles are the centerpiece of the -
Full Horn Scandenavian Knives
knife and are highly detailed with carvings and engraving.
Listed Awards
-
Smyckes Scandenavian Knives
Hill, Steve E.
Steve Hill made his first knife in 1978 and has been a full-time maker since - Custom High Art Knives
1989. Every knife is a one-of-a-kind creation. Hill's knives are high art folders - Custom Art Folding Knives
starting at $1,400, and automatics from $2,500. Breathtaking knives by hand! - Custom Automatic Art Knives
Goo, Tai
Tai Goo began his knifemaking carreer in 1978, prior to which he studdied -
Bush knives (Working Grade)
NTM
jewelry making and blacksmithing. Tai is a founder of the Neo-Tribal Metal -
Presentation Grade Knives
ABS
Smiths and an Associate member of the ABS. Outstanding metalworking skill! -
Forged Knives Available for Sale
Frizzell, Ted
Ted Frizzell is the master craftsman behind Mineral Mountain Hatchet Works -
Working Grade Knives
and has over 25 years experience producing awesome working grade blades. -
High Performance Swords
He has produced almost 10,000 pieces in all and is known for his big blades! -
Hatchets & Axes
Harris, Tedd
Knifemaker Tedd Harris offers a range of fixed blade knives including hunting -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
knives, Bowie Knives, skinners, utility knives and kitchen knives as well as - Bowie Knives, Hunters & Skinners
fighting knives and miniatures.
- Fighting Knives & Miniatures
Hearn, Terry
Terry Hearn has been making custom knives since 1978 and is a charter mem- - Stock Removal Micarta Knives
ber of the Texas Knifemakers & Collectors Association. He uses micarta as a - Cooper Knives Restoration
handle material due to its tough properties. Restoration of Cooper Knives. - No Orders Due to Health Problems
Haslinger, Thomas
Thomas Haslinger has been making knives part-time since 1994, and full-time -
Custom Art Knives & Folders
CKMG
since 2000. He has been a member of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild since -
Fixed Blade Knives & Chef's Knives
1997. From working knives to chefs knives to one-of-a-kind art knives. A+! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Herman, Tim
Tim Herman has been making custom art knives for over 28 years and is a - Custom High Art Knives AKI
member of the KMG. He is also a member of the Art Knife Invitational Group, - Art Folding Knives KMG
a prestigious group limited to the world's top 25 Art Knifemakers. Awesome! -
Art Knives Available for Sale
Edge, Tommy
Tommy Edge makes hunting knives using mostly stainless steels and the
stock removal mehod. This site is pretty much under construction, so we'll
come check on it in a while.
Huffman, Tony
Tony Huffman started selling his knives in 2000 as a part-time knifemaker. He -
Custom Slipjoint Folding Knives
makes knives using the stock removal method and uses 440C, ATS-34 and - Multi-blade Folding Knives
Damascus. He prefers to make slipjoints, trappers and multi-bladed folders. -
Custom Slipjoint Knives for Sale
Howe, Tori
Tori Howe carves the handles of custom knives. the knives themselves, or -
Carved Damascus Knives
most of them, are made by R.F. Roy of Bayview, Idaho. Mr. Howe also does -
Carved Fixed Blade Knives
scrimshaw, antler carvings, jewelry, skull carvings and egg carvings! -
Scrimshaw
Haller, Torsten
Torsten Haller is a Swedish knifemaker who makes Scandenavian Style and -
Custom Scandenavian Knives
Nordic knives. He is a member of the Swedish Knifemakers Association and - Nordic Style Custom Knives
has been treasurer of the group since 2004. Beautiful Nordic style knives. - Swedish Fixed Blade Knives
Hayes, Wally
Wally Hayes is a Master Smith of the American Bladesmith Society. In his -
Hand Forged Japanese Swords
ABS
work, you'll find everything expected of a Master Smith and more. His diver- -
Hand Forged Bowie Knives
sity is amazing. From Japanese swords to tactical knives to good old bowies! -
Tactical Knives
,
Folders
&
Swords
Glover, Warren
Bubba Knives by Warren D. Glover are ground from 440C, ATS-34 stainless -
Classic Fixed Blade Knives
steels and carbon Damascus. Warren Glover sold his first knife in 1995. He -
Custom Straight Knives
&
Folders
makes straight knives and some folders and will work with customer designs. -
Custom Knives for Sale
Hendrix, Wayne
Wayne Hendrix brings a selection of over 20 different models of fixed blade -
Custom Hunting Knives
knives to the custom knife arena. All kives are made via stock removal and - Skinners & Utility Knives
are hollow ground to facilitate easy sharpening. Excellent hunting knives! - Stainless Steel Custom Knives
Ellis, William B.
William B. Ellis is a knifemaker who specializes in custom art knives of all -
Custom Art Knives
&
Folders
KMG
types. His work is often embellished with scrimshaw, engraving, file work -
Bowie Knives
&
Fighting Knives
amd inlays. He is a member of the KMG and all of his work is sole authorship. -
Skinners / Utility
&
Gun Grips
Hermit, Shawn
Shawn Hermit of Hermit River Knives has been making knives part time since -
Nordic Knives
-
2
,
Fixed Blade Knives
his teen years and started making them full-time since 1998. He makes superb -
Switchblades
-
2
,
Folding Knives
Nordic Knives and Switchblades, and any other edged tool. Custom orders! -
Knives for Sale
, Custom Orders