Gaetan Beauchamp
Gaetan Beauchamp began as a scrimshander and due to a lack of knifemakers -
Scrimshaw Knives
KMG/CKMG
who would allow a new artist to work on their handles, Gaetan started to -
Bowie Knives
&
Daggers
make his own knives which are now HIGHLY sought after. Stunning work. -
Fantasy Knives
&
Damascus Knives
Gail & Larry Lunn
Larry Lunn began making custom knives in the late 80's. Gail Lunn started -
Folding Knives by Larry
KMG
doing the same in 2000. Gail makes mostly folders while Larry does folders, -
Straight Knives
&
Katanas
straight knives and katanas. Both make super quality, one-of-a-kind knives. -
Knives by Gail Lunn
Garry Lombard
Garry Lombard is from South Africa and has been a voting member of the -
Custom Folding Knives
KMGSA
KMG since 1983. His knives exhibit lines that flow so gracefully, it can take - Custom Presentation Daggers
one much practice to be able to look away. Exquisite presentation daggers.
Garth Thompson
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Gary Mulkey
Gary Mulky made his first knife over 35 years ago as an apprentice blacksmith -
Clay Tempered Fixed Blade Knives
and has been making knives full time since 1997. Makes awesome fixed blades -
D2 Steel Folding Knives
from 1095 and clay tempers them, and D2 folders. Outstanding blade quality!
Gatherwood Knives
Rob Sprokholt aka, Buckx Gatherwood is a knifemaker and the owner of -
Custom Folding Knives
Gatherwood Knives. There are basically
six models
to choose from, each of - Custom Fixed Blade Knives
which can be customized to your own specifications. - Damasteel Knives
Gavin Hawk
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
Gawie Herbst
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
Gayle Bradley
Gayle Bradley started knifemaking in '98 and became a full time maker in '02. - Liner Lock Folding Knives KMG
His preference of steel is BG-42 and damascus and mokume made by other - Custom Art Knives
makers. Member of the Texas Knifemakers & Collectors Assoc., KMG & ABS.. - Damascus Folding Knives
Gene Anderson
Gene Anderson has been a full-time custom knifemaker for over 15 years. He -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
Custom Made
Sheaths
Also! uses ATS-34. A2 tool steel and 1095 high carbon for his blades. All blades are -
Custom Folding Lockback Knives
hand ground, heat treated and sub-zero quenched. Great fixed blade knives. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gene Baskett
Gene Baskett has been making knives since 1980 and has been a voting mem- -
Tactical Folding Knives
KMG
ber of the KMG since '83. Gene is well known for his file-work and the disply -
Linerlock Folders
&
Lock Backs
stands he creates for his knives. Great liner locks and tactical folders. -
Fixed Blade Tactical Knives
Gene Martin
Gene Martin has been making custom knives for over 15 years. He uses the -
Fighting Knives & Hunting Knives
stock removal method and forges his own steel and damascus. He also makes -
Custom Folding Knives
Mokume and sells
blade blanks
,
handle material
,
mosiac pins
,
guards
&
steel
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Custom Knives Available for Sale
Gene Osborn
Gene Osborn, owner of Center Cross Metal Works, has been making custom -
Custom Folding Knives
Billets & Damascus for Sale!
knives since 1981. He also offers what he calls "
The Ultimate Knife Kit
." which -
Custom Hunting Knives
"How To" Training Videos!
includes everything you need for your skill level to make your own knife! -
Hand Forged Knives
Geoff Keyes
Geoff Keyes, owner of the 5 Elements Forge, has a deep understanding of the -
Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
ABS
"magic" of the elements. Having wanted to be a wizard since a young age, he -
Hunting Knives & Utility Knives
now is one - a wizard of the forge. Awesome. 100% hand forged knives. -
Damascus Knives
&
Kitchen Knives
Geoff Rutledge
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
Geoffrey Hague
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
George E. Dailey
KMG
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George Sweeney
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
George Tichbourne
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
Gerald Corbitt
Gerald Corbitt is a part-time knifemaker from Kentuky who began making -
Art Knives
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2
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3
KMG
knives in 1991. His focus now lies entirely with folding knives. His art knives - Custom Folding Knives
are 100% hand made, and each is truly a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind work of art - Linerlock Folders / Art Folders
Gil Hibben
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
Glenn Hemperley
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
Glenn Waters
Glenn Waters, an Australian living in Japan has been making knives since '86. -
Custom Art Knives
10+ Awards!
Since '99 he has mostly been making side lock folding knives, but also makes - Side Lock Folding Knives
fixed blade art knives. He also engraves Japanese swords. Superb work! -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Greg Covington
Greg Covington had started making knives via stock removal in '91 and then -
Hand Forged Combat Knives
ABS
began forging his own steel. Ever since, he has been producing top quality -
Hand Forged Bowie Knives
knives, focusing mainly on Bowie Knives and Combat Knives.
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Custom Knives Available for Sale
Greg Lightfoot
Greg Lightfoot of Lightfoot Knives & eXtreme Jewelery has been making awe- - Tactical Knives
CKMG
some tactical knives for over 18 years. His motto,"Innovation, not Imitation," - Tactical Fixed Blades & Folders
has been key to his earning the respect as one of the top makers in the world. - HOG Hunting Harness Carry System
Eugene Schreiner
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
Ernie Grospitch
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
Ernest Lyle
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Emil Bucharsky
Emil Bucharsky typically uses ATS-34, RWL34, BG42, and UHB ELMAX for -
Hunting Knives and Fixed Blades
stainless steel knives or 1095, O1, L6, I5N20 and Nickel when forging pattern - Hand Forged Damascus Knives
welded damascus. He will also work with you to create the knife you need. - Custom Folding Knife
Eldon Peterson
Eldon Peterson is a member of the Knifemakers Guild (US).
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Edward T. Van Hoy
Ed Van Hoy creates exceptional folding knives and is a member of the KMG. - Custom Folding Knives KMG
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Eduard Beraro
Eduard Beraro began making knives in 2005 and is a member of the Brazilian - Hand Forged Hunting Knives SBC
Bladesmiths Society. He forges his own steel and makes damascus hunters, - Custom Forged Damascus Knives
integrals and fighting knives as well as kitchen, carving and chefs knives.
- Integrals, Bowies & Chefs Knives
Ed Halligan
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.
Edson Vieira
Brazilian Bladesmith Edson Vieira is a member of the Brazilian Bladesmiths - Sorocabana Fighting Knives SBC
Society. He made his first knife in 1996 and in 2001, studdied with Jerry Fisk. - Custom Hunting Knives & Skinners
He uses traditional forging methods to create historical Brazilian knives. - Custom Daggers & Tomahawks
Edmund Davidson
Since 1986, Edmund Davidson has been producing some of the finest custom -
Custom Integral Knives
KMG
integral knives that I've seen up to date. He has come up with over 90 unique - Integral Hunters, Fighters & Daggers
and innovative designs, some from the shop of R.W. Loveless. Flawless work. - Integral Presentation Pieces
Eddie J. Bacca
Custom Knifemaker Eddie Bacca is a member of the Professional Knifemakers -
Custom Folding Knives
PKA
Association. He makes various types of folding knives as well and fixed-blade - Tactical Folding Knives
knives as well. Offers various materials to customize your knife of choice. - Hunting Knives & Bowie Knives
Ed Storch
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
Ed Caffrey
ABS Master Smith Ed Caffrey "The Montana Bladesmith" is one of the best. He -
Collectors Knives
&
Folders
ABS
Visit Ed's
Forum
Here! produces exquisite collectors pieces as well as working knives that will last -
Working Knives
&
Barstock
Bladesmith Classes longer than forever for over 20 years. Hand forged 52100, 5160 & Damascus. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Earl Witsaman
Custom knifemaker Earl Witsaman has been making knives for 30 years, and -
Miniature Custom Knives
miniature custom knives, his specialty, for 25. The minis are made exactly
the same way as full sized knives and are incredibley detailed. Member KMG.
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Freidon Afshar
Freidon Afshar is from the city of Zanjan, located in Iran, hence the name of - Custom Folding Knives
his operation - ZanJan Knives. These are both folding and straight knives in - Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
various models and styles at relatively low prices. - Buck Style Folding Knives
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Flavio Poratelli
Flavio Poratelli is a Master Italian knifemaker and a member of the Italian -
Integrals
&
Folding Knives
Knifemakers Guild. He makes custom integral knives and swords using the -
Tantos & Samurai Swords
stock removal method. He likes mostly to work on custom orders. -
Fantasy Swords
Francesco Pachi
Francesco is an Italian Knifemaker and a member of the Deutsch, Italian and -
Liner-Locking Folding Knives
KMG
American Knifemakers Guild. He has been making custom knives since 1991 - Custom Art Knives
using the stock removal method with ATS-34, Damascus & Carbon Steels.
Frank Bradley
Frank Bradley, owner of Bradley Knives in Northern California, makes bowie -
Custom Bowie Knives
knives and hunters worthy of any collection. Blades are made from carbon & -
Custom Hunting Knives
stainless steels via stock removal, flat ground, heat treated & oven tempered. -
Neck / Wallet / Boot Knives
Frank Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs started out as a knifemaker and after becomming frustrated with -
Custom filet knives & capers
Quality Knife Making Materials the quality of available handle material, he began processing his own woods -
Stabilized
&
Dyed Wood
and mosiac pins - now his main business, making his knives hard to come by. -
Blade Blanks
&
Mosaic Pins
Frank J. Warner
Frank Warner, influenced by his father, a master metalsmith, makes exquisite -
Custom Folding & Fixed Knives
Need a shave? Incredible and very innovative custom folding knives using a wide assortment of blade -
Custom Straight Edge Razors
Straight Edges Available! steels & handle materials. He also makes an occaisional fixed-blade knife. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Fred Bruner, Jr
Fred Bruner makes knives, swords and tomahawks using mostly carbon -
Hunting Knives
KMG
steels depending on the intended use of the piece. All blades are hand forged -
Fishing, Filet & Small Game Knives
by Mr. Bruner. Fred is a member of the Knifemaker's Guild. -
Tomahawks & Period Pieces
Fred Burger
Fred Burger's speciality is sword canes, which in my opinion make excellent -
Sword Canes
SAKMG
conversation pieces, collector pieces and of course, self defense weapons. A+ -
Custom Folding Knives
super quality. Also makes folding knives. Fred is a member of the SAKMG. -
Custom Hunting Knives
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Gustavo Vilar
Gustavo Vilar is a member of the Brazilian Bladesmiths Society. He forges all - Hand Forged Fixed Blade Knives SBC
of his own steel and makes fixed blade knives such as bowies, camp knives, - Camp Knives & Bowie Knives
fighting knives and integrals He also makes damascus knives and art pieces. - Integrals & Damascus Knives
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H. Roselli Oy
Heimo Roselli is a knifemaker from Finland and has been making knive for -
Roselli UHC Steel Knives
20 years. He forges his own steel and damascus to create both high quality -
Roselli Wootz Collectors Knives
utility purpose knives and collectors knives made with "Wootz" damascus. -
Knives
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Axes
,
Kitchen Knives
&
Tools
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.
Harald Sellevold
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
Harold "Kit" Carson
Harold "Kit" Carson makes great tactical style folding knives and dive knives, -
Tactical Folding Knives
KMG
Visit
Kit Carson's Web Album
! as well as some superb, one-of-a-kind art knives. Whether you desire a knife -
Tactical Diving Utility Knives
for daily use, or a super, collector's grade knife, you can find it here.
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Harry Mathews
Charlie and Harry Matthews are twin brothers who share a love for knife -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
GCKG
making. Together, they have formed Twin Blades to make knives worthy of - Bowie Knives & Hunting Knives
both the field and of any collection. Super quality fixed blade knives by hand. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Harumi Hirayama
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
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Swan Series
,
Smiling Whale
,
Lily
Harvey J. Dean
Harvey Dean has been making knives since '81, forging his own steel and -
Folding Bowies
&
Dress Bowies
ABS
35
awards
sinc 1992! damascus since '86 and received his Mastersmith rating in '92. He is a board -
Folding Knives
&
Hunting Knives
member of the ABS and VP of the TKCA. I would trust my life to a Dean knife. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Harvey King, jr.
Harvey King has been making knives since 1988. He is a member of the ABS, -
Custom Fixed Blade Knives
ABS
the PKA and a voting member of the Knifemakers Guild. He makes fixed blade - Hunting Knives & Bowie Knives PKA
knives, hunters, skinners and fighters from D2 tool steel. Great prices.
- Skinners, Field Knives KMG
Henry Hilden
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Howard Clark
Howard Clark, aka "Omimi" (Japanese for "
Big Ear
") has been a member of the -
L6 & 1086 Japanese Sword Blades
ABS since '88 and a Mastersmith since '92. His purpose is to provide the finest -
Available Blades by Howard
ABS
knives and sword blades available. Well known for his L6/1086 sword blades. - Currently not taking orders KMG
Howard Hitchmough
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
Hugh Kerr
Hugh Kerr has been making knives for over 10 years. His focus is fixed blade -
Custom Hunting Knives
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4
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knives, primarily small drop point hunters, but he does make a few folders. -
Custom Folding Knives
He uses ATS-34 or 440C steels for his blades. Quality knives at great prices. -
Filet Knives
&
Caping Knives
Guy E. Hielscher
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
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Edward R. Schott
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.
Eric Seguin
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
Eddie White
Eddie White has stepped out of the Shadows and into the light. Tactical and -
Tactical Knives
&
Pocket Knives
functional designs take precedence over form at Shadow Knives. These are -
Hunting Knives & Skinners
fantastic user knives at fantastic prices. Don't miss the Makers Choice section! -
Makers Choice $100 Customs!
Eric Elson
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
Greg Gillespie
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!
Guillaume J. Cote
Guillaume J. Cote had a passion for custom knives throughout his life. Upon -
Bowie Knives & Fighting Knives
retiring, he has realized his dream of becoming a full-time knifemaker. These -
Hunting Knives & Utility Knives
are fully functional knives coupled with some really beautiful design concepts. -
Custom Knives for Sale
Gary Wingo
Gary Wingo has been making custom knives since 1993 and specializes in - Large Custom Folding Knives OKG
large folding knives. Steels used consist of mainly ATS-34, 440C and D2 and
handle materials are a range of pearl, bone and coral.
Gunter Boehlke
Gunter Boehlke is a German knifemaker and has been making knives since '85. -
Custom Hunting Knives
He makes all of his knives through the stock removal method using mostly -
Integrals
&
Damascus Knives
hand tools. He makes fixed blade knives using various steels and damascus. -
Custom Knives Available for Sale
Harald Moeller
Harald Moeller has been making stunning custom knives, swords, axes and -
One of a Kind Fantasy Art Knives
fantasy knives for over 25 years. Many of these have been rightfully awarded. - Custom Folding Art Knives
Knives range from functional to stunning art pieces. Awesome fantasy knives. - Throwing Knives & Straight Knives
Heimrick Armeor
Heimrick Armeor is a maker of swords, rapiers and daggers. These are pieces - Swords, Rapiers and Daggers
fashioned after the styles of the medieval and reniscance eras. The site is up, - Medieval Weaponry
unfortunately, no other pages are working. Watch out for Pop-Ups!
Hans Weinmueller
Hans Weinmueller, a liscensed hunter from Germany, has been making knives -
Custom Folding Knives
PKA
for over 9 years. After moving to the US and getting involved in the industry, -
Custom Hunting Knives
Hans became inspired to make folding knives. Also makes high precision tools -
Miniatures
&
Carriage Knives
Howard Hill
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