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Description
Types of Knives
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Richards, A.C. "Chuck"
Chuck has been making knives since 1992 and went full-time in 2002.
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Damascus fixed blades
ABS - JS
He has taken classes from knifemakers Tai Goo, Wayne Goddard and J.D -
Damascus Fighting Knives
Smith. Chuck achieved the title of Journeyman Smith in 2004 -
Custom Hunting Knives
Rijswijk, Aad Van
Mr. Van Ryswyk is from the Netherlands specializing in custom art knives. -
Damascus Folders
KMG
He uses mainly Damascus and Ats-34 steel to make his knives and uses -
Interframe folding Knives
precious stones for his handles which usually exhibit engravings and gold. -
Daggers & Integrals
Rudkin, Al
Al Rudkin has been making knives for over 25 years. He uses 440c and O-1 - Hunting Knives & Utility Knives
tool steel as well as files. His son helps out by polishing antlers for handle - Skinners & Bowie Knives
material and has started making a few knives of his own! Good user knives! - Daggers & Boot Knives
Thorburn, Andre
"Handmade knives are made with pride to be owned with pride." This is how -
Liner Lock Folding Knives
KMGSA
Andre feels about the knives he makes and the people he makes them for. A - Custom Knives
member of the South African Knifemakers Guild with a variety of customs. -
Hunters, Skinners, Utility Knives
Shinosky, Andy
Specializes in art knives of impeccable quality using the finest materials and -
Custom Art Knives
Judges Award 2006
steels, and utilizing extrordinary gold inlay and engaving skills. Started - Collector Grade Folding Knives
Chicago Custom Knife Show making knives around 1991 ad has presented intriguing work ever since. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Salaverria, Ariel Elias
Hailing from Argentina, Ariel has been making fine custom knives since 1977 -
Damascus Custom Knives
He is the first knifemaker in Argentina to use a hydaulic press and mainly - Push Daggers & Neck Knives
uses Damascus to forge a variety of creations - even a set of BBQ tools! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Soppera, Arthur
Arthur is from Zurich Switzerland, worked as a jewler for 30 years before -
Buttonlock folders (pat-pen)
KMG
turning to custom knifemaking in 1985. He invented the double lock button -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
lock system. His work? As he says "The Rolls-Royce" of pocket knives! I agree! - Custom Folding Knives
Tycer, Arthur
A founding member of the AKA, Arthur has been making knives since 1991. -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
KMG
He uses the stock removal method using a variety of carbon and stainless - Hunting Knives, Skinners
steels. His knives have been awarded and featured in several publications. - Custom Bowie Knives
Sparks, Bernard
Mr. Sparks says that his custom knives are "all about the edge..." After you -
Custom Hunting Knives
KMG
take a look at his "Sparks Knife Test Demo" on his site, you'll see why. In two - Folding Knives
words that I love to say, "That's SHARP!" Custom knives made to last. -
Customize your own knife
Rietveld, Bertie
Bertie Rietveld can make a knife that will make a grown man cry. His folding -
Custom art knives
KMG
*Teaches
Damascus forging
knife design, "The Sahara Folder" won awards for most innovative design as -
Custom Art Folding knives
(See website for details!) well as best art knife overall in 2005. Don't miss his
Damascus Course
, 2007! -
Daggers and Presentation Pieces
Ruple, Bill
Bill Ruple has been making great custom knives since 1988 and specializes in -
Custom Folding knives
TKCA
multi-blade folding knives. Creates mainly knives in the form of original - Multi Blade Folding Knives
patterns using 440c, ATS-34 and Damascus steels or your preference as well. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Siegle, Bill
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Robson, Bob
Bob Robson has been making knives for over 14 years. He offers 40 different -
Custom Hunting Knives
custom knife patterns to choose from and can personalize and/or etch every - Skinners and Filet Knives
knife. Also offers knife making tools and products and
knifemaking classes
. -
Knifemaking tools and supplies
Tomberlin, Brion
Brion Tomberlin has been making knives for about 15 years and grew serious -
Custom Bowie Knives
ABS / OKG
about his craft about 5 years ago. He is now an ABS Journeyman Smith and -
Japanese Period Pieces
&
Hunters
spends his time forging his own blades and collecting Japanese swords. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Tighe, Brian
Brian Tighes knives are another, more enjoyable form, of modern art. He
-
Custom Art Folding Knives
CKMG
specializes in folders and creates each one using space age materials and
-
Tactical Folding Knives
exotic steels. Each design is more exhilerating than the last. Exceptional!
- Redefining the term "Modern Art"!
Smith, Bud
Bud Smith, owner of Out of "The Ashes Forge" has been making knives since -
1700's - 1800's Reproduction Knives
2000, and specializes in historically acurate knives from the 17-1800's. Knives -
Hunters
,
Tomahawks & Axes
are 100% hand made and sole-authorship, made by a hunter for hunters. -
Hand Forged Knives For Sale
Roulin, Charles M.
Charles Roulin discovered American Art Cutlery at the age of 48 and went -
American Art Cutlery Knives
ABS
full time at 52. American Art Cutlery is where depictions of rustic scenes and - Custom Engraved Fixed Blades
animals are carved, 3-dimensionally, into the knife, even into the blade. - Engraved Damascus Knives
Sauer, Charles
Charles Sauer's philosophy is this, "Let me make you a knife you can use... -
Damascus Hunting Knives
that will last generations.. and is one of a kind." And that he does! Forging -
Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
his own damascus and doing his own heat treating for a pure quality blade. -
Chefs Knives
,
Straight Edges
&
Axes
Spresser, Charles
Although he does make custom knives, Charles Spresser is mostly occupied -
Custom Pistol Grips
(Colt, Ruger, etc)
creating custom pistol and handgun grips for various models. These are sure -
Custom Folding Knives
to add a lot of "flash" to your "bang"! Very reasonable prices on knives as well -
Custom Straight Knives & Hatchets
Smith, Charlie
Charlie Smith owns the Eagle Knife Company and makes beautiful rustic -
Carved Stag Antler Knives
knives using mostly deer antler which is adorned with carvings at the crown - Damascus Hunters & Bowie Knives
end, brass and damascus or steel. Hand made display's are included! - Jewelry, Key Chains, Peace Pipes, etc.
Reeve, Chris
Absolutely one of the most well known and widely recognized names in
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Sebenza Folding Knives
KMG
knifemaking today. His world famous "Sebenza" comes in just about every -
Mnandi Folding Knives
style imaginable and his "one-piece" design fixed blades are awesome! -
"One-Piece" Tactical Knives
Simonich, Christine
After 9/11, the demand for the Raven Combat Knife, a cornorstone of Simonich -
Mid-Tech Combat Knives
knives, was in more demand then could be handled. And so was formed a -
Simonich Custom Knives
Mid-Tech Semi-manufactured version, Simonich Knives, LLC.
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Hand Gun Grips
Stapel, Chuck
Chuck Stapel is known as the "Knifemaker to the Stars." His knives have been -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
featured in many movies, countless commercials, and bought by celebreties. - Bowies, Hunters, Fighters, everything
One of his custom knives even sold for over $12,000! Talk about demand! -
Repros of his original movie knives
Shirley, Clifford
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Sandberg, Dale & Elaine
This site is useful if you happen to be looking for a WWII or WWI replica of - WWI & WWII Replica Knives
many of the knives from those time periods. The prices are very low, but -
Trench Knives
and
Bolo Knives
you may have to wait about 10 months to have your order filled. -
Khukuri
&
Smatchet
Knives
Reif, Dale
Dale Reif began knifemaking in 1996. All of his knives are made using the
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Linerlock Folding Knives
stock removal method. Dale makes everything from EDC knives at very aford -
Everyday Carry Knives
able prices up to exquite one-of-a-kind art knives. Beautiful linerlock folders! -
Knives Currently Available for Sale
Ralph, Darrel
Darrel Ralph is one of THE BIGGEST names in custom knifemaking today. He -
Custom Folders & Automatics
"The Most Incredible Art Sword" has designed some of the most recognized, sought after designs around such -
Balisongs
&
Art Knives
&
Knife Kits
"
MICHAEL
" as the famous Madd Maxx, and is always striving to excel in his craft. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Smith, Corey
Dave Bolton and Corey Smith of S&B Knives are very clear concerning thier -
Custom Folders & Tacticals
CKMG
mission
- to couple every necessary aspect of functional knife-making in the -
Damascus Knives & Chefs Knives
form of artful, unique, yet affordable hand-made pieces.
Flex Test Videos
. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Semones, David G.
For me as a cistom knife collector, the link between my instinctual love for -
Traditional Art Flint Knives
knives and the history of the knife as one of mankinds earliest and greatest -
Wild Life Art w/ Moose Antlers
inventions is very important. Flint knives deepen that realization. -
Wild Life Paintings
Smith, David M.
This site is called KnifeScales.com and features knives by David M. Smith and -
Custom Knives by David M. Smith
James Luman, as well as some very uniques knife scale materials. Mr. Smith -
Custom Knives by James Luman
makes fixed blade knives using 440C and Damascus made by Mr. Luman.
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Other Fixed Blade Custom Knives
Schlueter, David R.
David Schlueter is a professional bladesmith and swordmaker. He has been -
Katana, Wakizashi & Aikuchi
making swords since 1997 and specializes in Japanese style swords such as - Samurai Swords
Tantos and Wakizashi. His work has been featured in "Blade" and "Knives". -
Custom Swords Available for Sale
Riley, Dennis
Dennis Riley is a Journeyman Smith with the ABS as well as a member of the -
Hand Forged Damascus Knives
ABS
Arkansas Knifemakers Association. Mr, Riley forges all of his own steel and - Custom Bowie Knives & Fighters
Damascus and makes high performance hunters, bowies and presentationals. - Hunting Knives, Presentation Pieces
Robinson, Don
Don Robinson has been a knifemaker since 1988. He is a member of the Texas -
Framelock
&
Linerlock Folders
knifemakers and collectors association, makes fixed blade knives and folding -
Fixed Blade Knives
&
Assist Openers
knives. He is also the author of two "how-to" knifemaking books. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Storch, Ed
Ed Storch is a member of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild and has studdied -
Fighting Knives
&
Folders
CKMG
under world class knifemaker, Brian Lyttle. He has been making knives since -
Damascus Knives
&
Hunting Knives
the '60's. He also teaches custom
knifemaking classes
.
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Kitchen Knives
&
Utility Knives
Schott, Edward R.
Edward Schott is the knifemaker behind Schott High Performance Knives. - Scott High Performance Knives
Also available for sale from Edward Schott are sheets of CPM 3V and 440V - CPM3V and 440V Steel Sheets
steel. Smaller samples are also available at times. Email maker for info.
Seguin, Eric
Eric Seguin makes custom knives using 440C steel. His designs range from -
Hunting Knives
&
Fishing Knives
simple hunting and utility knives to chefs knives to art daggers, swords and -
Chefs Knives
&
Art Pieces
unique edged pieces. Knives hardened to 58-60 RC.
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Unique Pieces & Swords
Schreiner, Eugene
Eugene Schreiner makes custom fixed blade knives in a variety of styles. He -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
uses mainly ATS-34 steel, which is triple tempered, to make his blades. He - Hunting Knives & Fighting Knives
do blade etchings and use handle materials of your choice. - Bowie Knives & Kitchen Knives
Thompson, Garth
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Rutledge, Geoff
For a rancher in
Saskatchawan, Canada
, a quality knife is essential. Geoff -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
Rutledge knows just what makes a quality knife. Stock Removal Knives made - Fighting Knives & Hunting Knives
with 440C / ATS-34, heat treated to 59-60 RC, finished to presentation grade. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Sweeney, George
George Sweeney has been making custom knives for over 15 years. He uses -
Custom Bowie Knives
stock removal method and hand forges his own frontier style and native -
Colonial Scalper
&
Colonial Folder
American knives as well as primitive copper bladed knives, bowies and more. -
Frontier Belt Knife
&
Butcher Knife
Tichbourne, George
George Tichbourne, a Canadian knifemaker, specializes in bowie knives, -
Custom Bowie Knives
CKMG
military knives, hunting knives and folders as well as knives made using -
Custom Hunting Knives & Skinners
Stellite 6k Steel. All knives are made using the stock removal method.
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Art Knives
&
Kitchen Knives
Sellevold, Harald
Harald Sellevold is an award winning knifemaker from Norway and has been -
Custom Nordic Knives
making knives since 1979. He specializes in making Norwegian style knives -
Damascus Daggers
&
Warhammers
and in '96, won the "Best Modern Nordic Knife Award" by Knive's Illustrated. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Smith, J.D.
J.D. Smith, knifemaker and owner of Hammersmith Knives & Publications, -
Hand Forged Damascus Knives
started his company in 1989. He hand forges Damascus knives and offers in- -
Courses in Forging Damascus
ABS
struction through videos & articles on his knowledge of this lucrative subject -
Videos On Making Damascus
KMG
Randall, J.W.
J.W. Randall is a Mastersmith from Louisiana. A member of the ABS, Randall -
Custom Fixed-Blade Knives
ABS
8
Awards
in 6 Years! makes his own mosiac damascus and forges his own blades. He loves the - Bowie Knives & Hunting Knives
challenge of forging damascus and enjoys seeking out new patterns. - Damascus Knives, Folders & Axes
Shaver, James R. II
This site is currently unavailable. We will check back often.
Tisseyre, Jean-Paul
Jean Paul Tisseyre is a French knifemaker who exhibits an extraordinary level -
Custom Fighting Knives & Integrals
of skill in the areas of mechanisms, filework and other finely detailed, pain- -
Custom Folding Knives
staking fabrications of custom cutlery. Makes integrals, folders & fixed blades. -
Interframe Folders
Rados, Jerry
Jerry Rados has been making custom knives since 1980 and making Damascus -
Custom Art Knives
KMG
since 1984. His Damascus is world famous among makers and collectors alike. -
Hand Forged Damascus Steel
100% sole-authorship art knives. If you have a chance, get one. Just trust me... -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Treeman, Jim
Jim Treeman is the knifemaker behind Treeman Knives, and has had a passion -
Custom Fighting Knives
for his craft since boyhood. Treeman Knives are hand crafted and each one is - Hunting Knives
unique - Knives that will suit their owners serve them well and last a lifetime. - Cleavers
Stenevad, Johan
Swedish knifemaker Johan Stenevad has been designing and making custom -
Hand Forged Damascus Knives
knives by hand since 1998. He is a deputy member of the Swedish Knife Org. -
Scandanavian Style Knives
and has won 26 awards for his designs since 2001. One of the best in his class. -
Fixed Blade Art Knives
&
Scrimshaw
Toner, john E.
John Toner began making custom knives for friends and family in 1989. Soon - Hunting Knives
after, his knifemaking became a full time job. He makes knives for collectors - Skinners & Guthooks
hunters and fishermen. His personal design, the ultimate skinner is a favorite. -
Online Catalog (Comming Soon)
Shore, john I.
John Shore, a knifemaker from Alaska and member of the Knifemakers Guild -
Custom Hunting Knives
KMG
and the Deutsche Messermachers Gilde has been making great custom knives - Fixed Blade Knives
DMG
since 1984. Beautiful fixed blade knives at extremely fair prices.
-
Models & Pricing List
Smith, John W.
John Smith has been making knives full-time since 1993 and is a voting mem- -
Engraved Art Folding Knives
KMG
ber of the Knifemakers Guild. He makes mostly embelished locking folders, -
Damascus Art Knives, Fixed-Blades
art knives and does make an occaisional fixed blade knife. Investment Grade. -
Working / User Knives
Stout, Johnny
Johnny Stout has been making superb collectors knives since '83 and became -
Every Type of Knife Imaginable
ABS
a full-time bladesmith in '92. Founding member of the TKCA, Johnny's style. -
Folders, Fighters, Dual Autos
KMG
versatility and quality is nothing short of dead on. Extreme investment knives -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Szilaski, joseph
An ABS Mastersmith and voting member of the KMG, Joseph Szilaski is a -
Art Knives
&
Folding Knives
ABS
world class knifemaker. He makes art knives, folders, fighters, tomahawks -
Tomahawks
,
Fighters
&
Miniatures
and even miniatures. You'd be lucky to find anything still available here! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Smith, Josh
Josh Smith is a prodigy - at age 15, he was the youngest journeyman smith -
Hand Forged Folders
&
Autos
ABS
and at only 19, he became the youngest Mastersmith of the ABS ever. From -
Forged Damascus Knives
&
Swords
folders to swords, his work is impeccable, artistically and performance wise. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Sanchez, Juan Andreas
Juan Andres Sanchez is a knifemaker from Madrid who studies the methods - Spanish Forged Leaf Bladed Knives
for forging steel from XV and VXI century Spain. He makes knives for utility - Utility Knives
purposes and for collectors. There are many designs and styles to choose from - Collectors Knives
Schanz, Juergen
German Knifemaker Juergen Schanz is one of only 70 members worldwide in - Fighting Knives, Fantasy Knives
the German Knifemakers Guild. He makes everything from folders to swords, - Folding Knives, Tantos, Hunters
ranging from $150 - $12,500 and more. Utility and collectors knives. - Samurai Swords, Integrals
Tomey, Kathleen
Kathleen Tomey is one of the few female knifemakers in the custom knife -
Sport, Utility & Camping Knife
industry today. She has honed her craft through the knowledge of MS Wally -
Hunters
,
Bowies
,
Tantos
&
Dokuga
Hayes and believes in making knives both useful and aesthetically pleasing. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Steigerwalt, Ken
Ken Steigerwalt is one of the most well known names when it comes to one-of -
Presentation Grade Folders
KMG
a-kind custom art knives. He has been a full-time maker since 1981 and has - Art Knives, Multi-Blade Folders
won several awards at the Blade Show. Stunning high-art folding knives! A+ - Automatic Knives, Damascus Knives
Rexroat, Kirk
Kirk Rextroat started making knives in 1980 using stock removal and in 1991, -
Hand Forged Bowies & Fighters
ABS
started hand-forging, which has become his passion. In 1999, he received his -
Hand Forged Folding Art Knives
Mastersmith Stamp. Super-clean lines, fit and finish and amazing versatility. -
Hand Forged Knives For Sale
Torok, Steve
Laramie Knifeworks is named for its location, Latamie, Wyoming, and is -
Hunting Knives & Skinners
owned by knifemaker, Steve Torok. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Torok makes - Folding Knives, Filet / Fishing Knives
knives based on his experience with gaming and hunting via stock removal. -
Custom Knives For Sale
Segal, Laurence
Laurence Segal of Rhino Knives makes collectors knives, kitchen knives and -
Stainless Steel Collector's Knives
carving sets using the stock removal method. Each knife is crafted by hande -
Hunting, Sport & Utility Knives
using no templates. Knives are made of stainless steel. Cryogenically treated. -
Cullinary Knives
&
Carving Sets
Reeves, Lee
Lee Reeves has been a Blacksmith for his entire working life. He hand forges -
Hand Forged Axes
ABS
all of his own steel using L6 and 52100 to make fine knives and axes. Presently -
Double Bit Axes
&
Trade Axes
he is making mostly axes and there is a10-12 month waiting period on orders. -
Belt Axe
Treiber, Leon
Leon Treiber began making knives as a hobby, but in 1991, it became a serious -
Custom Folding Knives
KMG
passion for him. He has been a member of the KMG since '95, and he attends - Collector Grade Hunting Knives
shows cross country. He makes mostly exquisite art folders and art hunters. - Exchangeable Blade Folders
Rhea, Lin
Like many, Lin Rhea started out making knives as a hobby. This led him to -
Hand Forged Bowie Knives
ABS
attend the bladesmith school in Arkansas where he learned to forge steel. He - Fighting Knives & Hunting Knives
is now a Journeyman Smith of the ABS and makes terrific hand forged knives. -
Custom Knives for Sale
Sentz, Mark
Mark C. Sentz is a member of the Knife Maker's Guild.
KMG
This maker's page is currently unavailable. We will check back soon.
Solomon, Marvin
Marvin Solomon is a voting member of the KnifeMakers Guild, a Master Smith -
Damascus Cutom Knives
of the ABS and the former president of the AKA. Excellent, time tested designs -
Fancy Daggers, Push Daggers
using Devin Thomas Damascus and Van Hoy Engraving. A+ quality work. - Skinners, Folders, Fighters & More!
Styrefors, Mattias
Swedish knifemaker Mattias Styrefors started making knives in 1992. In '97, -
Mosiac Damascus Nordic Knives
Incredible
Mosiac Damascus
he learned to forge steel. He is now a master smith who specializes in creating -
Custom Damascus Knives
Mosiac Damascus. His knives are 100% sole authorship - Incredible technique. -
Damascus Knives for Sale
Smith, Michael J.
Michael J. Smith is a custom knife collector turned knifemaker. He has been -
Custom Art Folding Knives
KMG
making knives sinc 1987 and went full-time in 1995. His knives are mostly all - Automatic Knives
Damascus w/ blued bolsters - a trend that he claims was started by himself. -
Knives Available
- No custom orders
Rader, Michael
Michael Rader has been making custom swords since 1990. These are 100% -
Hand Forged Swords
ABS
sole-authorship, high performance hand forged weapons. Mr. Rader is a JS - Samurai Style Swords
with the ABS (2006) and also forges his own damascus. Stunning work. - Damascus Swords & Straight Swords
Sheppard, Michael
Michael Sheppard of Thunderbolt Blades is a knifemaker, woodworker and -
Custom Hunting Knives
scrimshander. He makes custom knives using scrimshaw and filew work as - Hobby Knives & Folding Knives
well as hobby knives, folding knives and miniatures. -
Miniature Knives / Weapons
Starling, Mike
Mike Alexander and Mike Starling are two knifemakers who while sharing -
Knives by Mike Alexander
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
some tooling and facilities, each have their own unique styles of knifemaking, -
Knives by Mike Starling
-
1
,
2
using carbon, stainless and pattern welded steels.
Ruth, Mike
Mike Ruth is a Journeyman Smith of the ABS. After meeting Jerry Fisk and -
Hand Forged Bowie Knives
ABS
collecting knives for years, he decided to pursue his passion. He was awarded - Fighting Knives & Hunting Knives
JS status in '03 and in '05, was awarded "Best new Maker" at the Blade Show. -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Snody, Mike
Mike Snody became a knifemaker in 1999. Mentored by Edmund Davidson, his -
Snody Japanese Style Knives
knives became popular with blazing speed. Known for there Japanese flare - Tantos, Kozuka, Bushido, Kubikiri
Snody's knives can be picked out among a million. Heat treated by Paul Bos. -
Available
(There's a LONG wait...)
Sterling, Murray
Murray Sterling has been making knives for users and collectors since 1991, -
Custom Folding Knives
NCKMG
and is a member of the North Carolina Knifemaker's Guild. He makes folding - Dual Blade Folders & Interframes
knives in various styles using Mike Norris and Devin Thomas Damascus. - Custom Knives For Sale
Smolen, Nick
With Nearly 20 years of experience as tool maker, Nick Smolen began forging -
High Carbon Damascus Billets
damascus in '89 and now runs a forge, full-time. He specializes in high carbon - Mosiac Damascus & Stainless Damas
damascus and forges stainless & mosiac damascus, mokume & wrought iron. - Mokume Bolster Stock
Spassov, Nikolai
According to the site, Nikolai Spassov carries on a tradition passed down for - Custom Hunting Knives (Stainless)
over 400 years as he creates custom hunting knives in the Bulgarian style, - Hunting Knife Sets
using sterling silver, animal horns and stainless steel blades. -
Knives Available for Sale
Tomes, P.J.
P.J. Tomes began making knives over 50 years ago. In 1976, he became a full -
Folding Knives
&
Double Locks
KMG
time knifemaker and in 1978 he joined the Knifemakers Guild. Known for his -
Bowie Knives
&
Kitchen Knives
ABS
thin blades and flat grindes, PJ Tomes forges his own steel as well. Nice canes! -
Scagel Repros
&
Sword Canes
Sarganis, Paul
Paul Sarganis has been making knives since 1987. In 1999, he attended the -
Hand Forged Custom Knives
BAKCA
first West Coast American Bladesmith Society Seminar and has been hooked - Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
on forging his own blades since. Great, hand forged, high performance knives. -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Savage, Paul
Paul Savage of the Canadian Knifemakers Guild has been a certified machinist -
Hunting & Fishing Knives
CKMG
for 25 years and has been employed at an industrial knife manufacturing shop - Bowie Knives & Utility Knives
for 20. He began knifemaking 12 years ago, by improving production designs. - Hand Forged Knives
Spiess, Peter
Peter Spiess is a Canadian knifemaker and is a member of the Western -
Fixed Blade Custom Knives
Canadian Knifemakers Association. Knifemaking for him was a hobby that -
Specialty Pieces, Axes
he has turned into a profession. Fixed blade knives and specialty pieces. -
Custom Leather Sheaths
Tham, Phil
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Ragnar - Ragweed Forge
Here you'll find information about knives, both historical and modern,
-
Traditional Knives
blacksmithing, Vikings, Buckskinners, living history, and the SCA
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Norwegian
Swedish
&
Finnish Knives
-
Viking and Celtic Jewelry
Turnbull, Ralph
Ralph Turnbull strives to deliver a high quality product that captures both -
Custom Fixed
&
Folding Knives
artistic merit and practical utility. Turnbull is well known for his trademark -
Butterfly Knives
&
Catepillar Style
butterfly knives as well as his fancy folding knives.
-
Knives Available Now
Randall Knife Co.
"It was a terrible thing at close range. (Your knife) would cut a man's head -
Outdoor
&
Survival Knives
nearly off with a quick swing.. I used that knife to open cans, cut wood and it -
Skinning, Hunting
&
Fishing Knives
stayed sharp. I was offered all kinds of trades, but I wouldn't part with it." -
Military
&
Bowie Knives
Rapid River Knifeworks
Rapid River Knifeworks hand-makes beautiful, custom knives for the out-
-
Custom Knives
doorsman. Their trustworthy staff is very talented and dedicated to creating -
Production Knives
the best hunting knife on the market.
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Shop Rapid River Knifeworks
Stevens, Randy "R.K."
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Rogers, Ray
Ray Rogers is a full time knifemaker who specializes in liner lock folders and -
Custom Fixed Blade
&
Folding Knives
professional chef's knives but also makes a few sporting knives. His knives are -
Custom Kitchen Knives
made one at a time to the customer's order.
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E-Tour His Shop
Richard, Raymond
Raymond Richard of "Off-Beat Forge" specializes in custom Tomahawks as -
Custom Knives
well as hand forged custom knives, mainly fixed blades, of various styles. -
Hand Crafted Tomahawks
True tools for the avid outdoorsman.
Smith, Raymond
I prefer to make knives that are functional and that relate to the older patterns. -
Custom Knife Gallery
ABS
I make Traditional, Roger's Rangers and Pipe Hawks as well as Fort Megs
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About Ray Smith
Hatchets. Slip joint folders, in Barlow style, are another favorite.
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Custom Knives Available for Sale
Roy, Rene
Rene Roy grew up in the jewlery business, as a Gold and Gem Smith. He made -
Damascus Knives
his first knife in 1987. He uses steel with natural handle materials, such as -
Custom Knives
exotic woods, ivory and stag. Presently he is not taking orders. -
Custom Jewlery
Ramsey, Richard A.
R.A. Ramsey studied oil painting, woodcarving and jewelry making before -
Custom Hunting Knives
entering into knifemaking. He also worked as a welder for 23 years prior to -
Knife Gallery
knife-making career. He attended the American Bladesmith School in 1991
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Knives Available for Sale
Self, Richard
I've been a wood worker most of my life. I decided in 1991 to try to make
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Custom Fixed Blade Knives
knives, and made my first one out of a band saw blade. From there it just
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Custom Folding Knives
grew to what you see now.
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Knife Gallery
Spitzl, Richard
Richard Spitzl's Fine Handcrafted Knives is a beautiful web site, only problem -
Custom Fixed Knife Gallery
is that it is all in German. Spitzl has a shop, Knives Spitzl [Messer Spitzl]
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Hand Crafted Broadsword
located outside of Munchen, in Southern Germany.
Sunderland, Richard
Richard Sunderland has been making knives since 1982 and is a free-hand -
Hand Crafted Fixed-Blades
CKG
grinder. His blades are heat-treated in a propane forge, hand polished with -
Fishing, Hunting, Daggers
finishing stones and than buffed to a mirror finish
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Knives Available for Sale
Smith, Rick "Bear Bone"
One of my specialties involves crafting authentic period style knives for
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Custom Fixed Blade Knives
Cowboy Action Shooters, Old West collectors and 1800 reenactment groups -
Leather Sheaths
I make knives from the materials that were available during those eras.
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Price Breakdown
Ridley, Bob & Marilyn
Here you will find custom, handcrafted knives from quality exotic materials -
Custom Knife Gallery
that have served as gifts, presentation items, hunting tools, kitchen tools,
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Contact Information
general utility tools or commercial cutlery applications.
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Online Supply Store
Simonich, Rob
After 9/11, the demand for the Raven Combat Knife, a cornorstone of Simonich -
Mid-Tech Combat Knives
knives, was in more demand then could be handled. And so was formed a -
Simonich Custom Knives
Mid-Tech Semi-manufactured version, Simonich Knives, LLC.
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Hand Gun Grips
Rossdeutscher, Robert
Rossdeutscher is a Journeyman Smith with the American Bladesmith Society. -
Custom Hand Forged Knives
ABS
He makes historically-inspired knives from plain and hard working to fancier -
Knives Available for Sale
show pieces...Every knife he forges is made from high carbon steel.
Thalman, Robert
Two Hawks (the late Robert Thalmann) lived and worked less than a mile -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
upstream of an 1846 American Fur Company trading post on the upper
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Custom Tomahawks
Missouri River. Precision machined and ground, and honed to a razor edge.
Sfreddo, Rodrigo
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Russ, Ron
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Tyser, Ross
Ross Tyser started making knives in 1995. work primarily in the “stock
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Custom Hand Forged Knives
ABS
removal” method. Utilizing 440-C stainless barstock. Tyser is a member of the -
Fine Damascus Knives
AKA
Arkansas Knifemaker's Association and the American Bladesmith Society.
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Knives Available for Sale
Ruana Knife Co.
Each Ruana blade is made from high carbon steel that is hammer forged,
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Custom Bowies
&
Brass Knives
hollow ground, individually oil quenched, and heat treated using a zone temp- -
Stickers
,
Skinners & Hatchets
ering method, makes the spine of the blade slightly softer than the cutting edge -
Ordering Information
Sutton, Russ
Russ Sutton uses the stock removal method to make small & medium hunters, -
Custom Fixed
&
Folding Knives
locking liners, lockbacks, and interframe folders. He uses ATS-34 stainless -
Damascus Folders
steel, stainless damascus, and Paul Bos Heat Treating.
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Folding Knives Avialbale for Sale
Richardson, S.
S. Richardson & A. Yamamoto are from Canada and own Cariboo Blades, -
Bush Knives & Utility Knives
Since 1997, Cariboo Blades has provided hand forged tools and knives for -
Custom Kitchen Knives
cooks, sculptors, builders and to those who just love the great outdoors. -
Woodworking & Carving Tools
Rossi, Sandro
This is an MSN group page featuring rhe work of knifemaker Sandro Rossi. -
Hunting Knives & Daggers
Lord of Winds Knives features hand crafted knives including hunting knives - Rail Road Spike Knives
daggers, utility knives and forged rail road spike twist knives.
Sawby, Scott
Sawby Custom Knives presents quality, handmade cutlery since 1970. Scott -
Custom Folding Art Knives
KMG
Sawby specializes in custom folding knives with special and unique locking - Self-Lock & Button Lock Mechanisms
mechanisms. Marian Sawby is an excellent engraver and details his knives. -
Folding Knives & Art Knives for Sale
Slobodian, Scott
Scott Slobodian is a swordsmith specializing in Japanese style weapons and -
Katanas, Wakazashi
&
Tantos
KMG
arms. He learned grinding, forging and clay tempering from the late, great Mr. -
Swords
,
Bowies
,
Minis
&
Arrows
Engnath. Scott is a member of the German, Italian and U.S. KMG. Awesome!! -
Swords and Knives for Sale
Taylor, Shane
Shane Taylor made his first knife at the age of 12. After reading a knife maga- -
Hand Forged Mosiac Damascus
ABS
zine, Shane decided he would learn and master the forging of damascus and - Custom Damascus Knives
mosiac damascus. He currently holds
23 awards since 1997
. Need I say more? -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Silvereye Enterprises
Silvereye Enterprises is owned and operated by the 'Stche Brothers and they -
Frontier Knives, Bowies & Fighters
specialize in the reproduction of frontier knives and leather goods from the -
Western Leather Goods
1800's. Quality high carbon knives and leather gun holsters and sheaths. - Gun Holsters & Knife Sheaths
Stamascus Knife Works
Stamascus Knifeworks was formed in 1997 and is a company that offers a wide - Stainless Damascus Knives
selection of stamascus (Stainless Damascus) fixed and folding knives. Award - Knives by Ed VanHoy
winning knifemaker, Ed VanHoy is behind much of the knifemaking here! - Engraving by Tanya VanHoy
Rollert, Steve & Jamie
Steve and Jamie Rollert of "Keen Edge Knives" specialize in alluminum training -
Alluminum Training Knives
knives which they provide for military and law enforcement personell as well - Knives for military & police training
martial arts enthusiasts. One of the few places to get a knife you can train with. - Ideal for martial artists
Schiffer, Steve
Steve Schiffer is the owner and operator of Choctaw Plantation Forge, and -
Hand Forged Custom Knives
ABS
makes both hand forged and stock removal knives. Steve is a member of the -
Bowies
,
Fighters
&
Combat Knives
ABS and makes awesome fighters,
bagwell style bowies
and other fine knives! -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Schwarzer, Steve
Steve Schwarzer has been a Master Bladesmith of the ABS since 1983 and a -
Hand Forged Damascus Knives
ABS
voting member of the KMG since '82. He was a VP of the Guild and of the Art -
Art Folders
,
Fixed Blades
&
Katanas
Knife Collectors Assoc. From folders to katanas, these knives are amazing! A+ -
Hand Forged Knives for Sale
KMG
Seib, Steve
Steve Seib has 25+ years experience as a machinist and mold maker and began -
Hand Forged Bowie Knives
ABS
making knives via stock removal 20 years ago. In 2001, he attended the Bill - Damascus Knives & Hunting Knives
Moran School of Bladesmithing and now makes hand forged knives as well. - Skinners & Utility Knives
Sells, Steve
Steve Sells is the Bladesmith behind Fenris Forge. Steve prefers to make knives -
Hand Forged Damascus Knives
using pattern welded steel or damascus and believed that nothing beats a - Hand Forged Fixed Blade Knives
hand forged blade. Steve offers a wonderful variety of
Damascus patterns
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Hand Forged Knives for Sale
Szaboinc
Laci Szabo & Fred Perin are the designer and maker consecutively of Szaboinc. -
Tactical Knives and Swords
Here you will find working grade tactical knives and swords, as well as some -
Custom Tactical Designs
other unique inventions attributed to climbing, aviation and self-defense. -
hand shock multipurpose defense tool
Roberts. T.C.
T.C. Roberts is the knifemaker behind Sabertooth Knives. Member of the PKA.
PKA
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Tabor Knives
Tabor Knives was started after when, 10 years ago, Charles Ochs III came to -
Custom Folding Knives
Tabor's CNC machine shop to have parts for his famous black ops auto made. -
Custom Fighting Knives
After a few Blade shows and meeting some Guild members, he began to grind! -
Hiking Staffs & Accessories
Torence, Terry
Terry Torence made his first "real" knife in 1987. By 1995, he completed build- -
Fixed Blade Knives & Hunting Knives
ing a forge, and now makes both stock removal knives as well as hand forged - Boot Knives & Bird 'n Trout knives
goods such as BBQ Tools, Fire Pokers and Damascus Letter Openers. -
Hand Forged BBQ Tools & Fire Pokers
Ridge, Timothy S.
Timothy S. Ridge specializes in hand forged knives and accouterments of -
Hand Forged Early American Knives
early America. He is a Longhunter and Civil War Re-enactor who learned his -
Early American Leather Work
craft over 40 years ago in his father's workshop. Historicle Accuracy a must! - Tomahawks, Powder Horns & More
Rinaldi, Trace
Trace Rinaldi started making knives in the mid-90's. He makes fixed blade -
Custom Tactical Knives
tactical knives and fighting knives with a style that is all his own. He has a - Combat Knives & Fighting Knives
great eye for outstanding material combinations, such as on the Damas TTKK. - Damascus Fixed Blade Knives
Sorrells, Walter
Walter Sorrells is a custom bladesmith who forges custom swords and knives -
Hand Forged Japanese Blades
Awesome Hamon Lines! to appeal to both the martial artist and collector of Japanese influenced edged - Blades for Samurai Swords
weapons. Highly attractive and highly functional hand forged weapons. - Tamahagane Steel Blades!
Stegner, Wilbur
Wilbur Stegner began learning crafts that would later aid in his knifemaking -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
in the early 1950's. He began making knives in 1977. All knives are made from -
Custom Folding Knives
start to finish by Mr. Stegner with no computer guided equipment or the like.
Revishvili, Zara
Zara Revishvili is an artist and designer of custom art knives, daggers, - Custom Art Knives
swords and sabers. This page just contains a few examples of his work as - Daggers, Swords & Sabers
well as contact information.