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COVER STORY
14 Anything But Typical
Brownings new stag-handled hunters bear the name
Non-Typical for a reason
By KI Staff
FEATURES
20 CRKTs Redemption: Jungle Roots
Field-testing the new Ken Onion-designed survival chopper
By JIm WeISS & mIcKey DavIS
28 Time For The Knife

Our Editors picks for top hunting knivesa buyers guide
By J. Bruce voyleS
34 Make Mine By Hand

A look at the state of the art in handmade hunting knives
By J. Bruce voyleS
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44 Cowboy Tested: Knives From Texas
A visit with the folks at Moore Maker Knives of Matador, Texas
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52 Legendary Knifemaker Tony Bose

Generating success through quality, attention to detail
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62 Best Knife Sites On The Internet

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74 The Russians Have Come!

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NATIONAL KNIFE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION GRADING STANDARDS
Q&A
MINT-A factory fresh knife, and chips in the handles, may
absolutely original as it came have one lazy blade. Stamping
from the manufacturer, not car- clearly visible to the naked eye,
ried or sharpened, a perfect no blades changed or repaired.
knife. FAIR-50% blade wear,
NEAR MINT-A new knife that blades lazy, cracks and chips in
has seen some time, shows handles, blades replaced with
GRADING some slight carry or shop wear,

blades snap perfectly, handles
show no cracks.
EXCELLENT-Shows no more
the same type, blades repaired,
stampings faint, but readable
with a glass.
POOR-Blades very worn, han-
KNIVES
than 10% blade wear, handles dles bad or missing, blades have
are sound, no cracks, blades been replaced with the same
snap good. type, reading of the stamp is al-
VERY GOOD-About 25% most impossible, even with a
YOUR GUIDE TO ASSESSING QUALITY blade wear, blades lazy, cracks glass, good mostly only for parts.
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES VOYLES GRADING STANDARD as listed in The American Blade

Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives, 1990.
Q: What are the criteria for grading the condition of a vin- CRACKS: Cracks will occur in mint knives. If its mint except a crack,
tage knife? the knife is still mint, its only mint with a crack. This should down-
A: There are only two standard grading systems that have grade the value approximately 10% on most knives.
been consistently utilized by the knife collection industry. PRISTINE MINT: The coin world would call this MS63-65, the ulti-
One was written in the early 70s by James F. Parker in the mate in quality and conditionnot just mint, but mint plus some-
early days of the National Knife Collectors & Dealers Associa- thing, good fit, no specks on a very old knife, etc. There are very very
tion. Theyre described in an adjoining sidebar. few of these out there. Perfect plus.
The second was your Editors tweaking and expanding of MINT: The standard mint, unsharpened, never used, never carried
those existing standards first listed in his 1990s book, The much. Almost any knife made prior to WWII is going to have some rust
ABCA Price Guide to Antique Knives. Both are listed here. specks here and there. Some knives that were mint in 1970 have not
been in storage for years, and theyre starting to show some neglect
UPDATE TODAY: spots here and there. Exception: Case knives are graded more closely.
There are fewer collectors in todays market accepting excel- NEAR MINT: Nothing wrong with the knife, sharpened but no
lent condition knives (and were talking excellent condition blade wear, some original polish still visible, carry scratches on the
knives that have not been cleaned), but knives in very good or outside, walks and talks, no deep rust pits, full blades. (A mint knife
worse condition are relegated to a category of used knives that that has rusted and cleaned back to near perfect shape is near mint).
includes knives in good, poor and junk condition. In short, the EXCELLENT: 5-10% blade wear, blades snap, some tarnish, light
knives in used condition do have value, but a much-reduced pitting possible, a good solid lightly used knife. On a multi-blade knife
value compared to years ago. And while theyre actively traded some of the smaller blades may still be near mint. Tang mark is clear,
and used as a basis of exchange, few if anyone collects them. Master blade is not over 10% short.
VERY GOOD: More blade wear than excellent, 15-25% wear, some
EDITORS NOTE blades may be slow, stamping readable but fain, some distinct cracks
There are no photos with this column for a reason. Grading but no chips out of handle that have not been repaired. Blades still
standards began when knives were sold by descriptions rather sound but may be slow. Some rust pitting and tarnish. Master blade
than photos. If you have a great photo of both sides of a knife may be short.
with the blades open, grading standards are a moot pointbut GOOD: Good is worse than very good, 25-50% blade wear, maybe a
the industry still demands the seller offer a grade. KI chip missing, replaced handles or blade is evident, but still able to iden-
tify maker, still useable as a working knife. Blades may be very slop.
Deep pits and rust. Still has all the blades, even though worn and short.
THERE ARE FEWER COLLECTORS IN POOR: Blades over 50% gone, usually short, handle may be
chipped, one blade broken, blades lazy, tang mark just barely read-
TODAYS MARKET ACCEPTING able. Still useable for parts.

JUNK: Blades broken, one handle missing, all thats useable is the
EXCELLENT CONDITION KNIVES. bolster, liners and backspring, maybe an old name or style.

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andmade knives are earn- Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut, that
ing more attention from will run from July 10 through August 18.
the fine art world, evi- Knifemakers included in the exhibit
denced by more art centers ex- were only invited after a close review of
hibiting handmade knives in set- their work.
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Your hint was, The great state of Texas has a history of rough and tough men who are
big on actions and never subtle. This said, the delicate lines and flowing artistry this
Texan maker exhibits, shows that stereotypes are often misleading. We were talking
about Mike J. OBrien of San Antonio, Texas. If you liked the knives and would enjoy
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BROWNINGS STAG HUNTERS DEBUT

BY KI STAFF
PHOTOS BY BROWNING
IT WAS an obvious choice.

Stag handles for knives come from deer antlersso that made it
easy when looking for a name for Brownings new Non-Typical Stag
Hunters to take the name for these knives from a record category of
the Boone and Crockett ratings.
TWO VERSIONS
There are two modelsa skinner and a drop point, both handled in
genuine stag. While stag is a natural material and no two are exactly
alike, the examples weve seen boast fine-grained stag thats remi-
niscent of the classic stag only found on knives from the early 20th
century. The natural curve of the stag fits neatly in the hand.
RIGHT: Brownings new Non-Typical Stag Hunters are as elegant as they

are functional. These knives you will want visible inside the gun cabinet,
not stuck away in the ammo drawer.
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These knives were designed by knife-

maker and designer Russ Kommer, who
drew on his experience as a hunting
guide in Idaho and Alaska for elegant but
functional designs.
Browning has been working on these
knives for more than a year, going
through several trials to get the stag and
the spacers right. Browning actually
changed manufacturers for these knives
when the original manufacturer was hav-
ing a hard time matching the custom look
that Russ designed. Russ went to the
manufacturers factory to work with them
to make certain the fit and finish lived up
to his strict standards.
CONTACT
NAME
Browning
ADDRESS
One Browning Place
Morgan, UT 84050
PHONE
800-333-3504
WEB
www.browning.com
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int will hand
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While Brownings Non-Typical Stag

Hunters have an elegant look, the
knives were designed by hunting
guide Russ Kommer, and intended
to be used in the field.

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THE NATURAL CURVE

OF THE STAG FITS
NEATLY IN THE HAND.
The Browning Non-Typical

Skinner with its curved
blade gives a lot of cutting
surface in a short distance,
ideal should you need to
skin something quick.
NON-TYPICAL VERSUS TYPICAL

By Boone and Crockett standards, the record keeping arm of hunting, a typical buck has a
rack that grows in a vertical fashion with points toward the sky. A point to the side or down is
non-typical. Theres a record category for each in the Boone and Crockett rules.
SPECS
BROWNING NON-TYPICAL SKINNER
OVERALL: 7 inches
BLADE: 2 7/8 inches
The stag handles on the
HANDLE: Genuine stag
Browning Stag Hunters have a GUARD: Stainless
close-grained pebbly look, rarely STEEL: 9Cr18MoV
found on stag-handled knives today SUGGESTED RETAIL: $122
but often a key to dating knives to
the early 20th century.
BROWNING NON-TYPICAL DROP POINT
OVERALL: 7 inches
BLADE: 3 inches
The stag is red stag from Europe and hole. The handle features black Micarta
HANDLE: Genuine stag
Browning has people handpicking each and brass spacers. The knives also come GUARD: Stainless
piece to get the most beautiful pieces of with a top grain leather sheath. STEEL: 9Cr18MoV
stag available. Russ says that each piece These knives feature a high hollow SUGGESTED RETAIL: $122
has been handpicked for the right curve of grind, and the attention to detail that Russ
the handle, and the right texture. Since puts into his custom knives. chore of field dressing and quartering big
each piece of stag is unique, each person The skinner model features a large ra- game.
will have a one-of-a-kind knife. dius belly to cover more distance with less Russ is on the Browning Pro-Staff team
effort while skinning. Its 2 7/8-inch blade and he personally spends more than 140
SATIN-FINISHED BLADES AND offers more control for speed skinning. days a year either hunting or fishing to
HIGH HOLLOW GRIND The classic Drop Point models 3 -inch test their products. At Browning, the motto
The knives have 9Cr18MoV, satin-fin- blade is narrow to get to all of the hard to is we dont just make them, we use
ished blades. Each knife has a stainless reach areas. This knifes shape and design them. And now you can make them your
steel guard and butt cap with lanyard makes it easy to use for the agonizing hunting knife of choice. KI

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Inspired By The Wilderness

RUSS KOMMER: THE DESIGNER
R uss Kommers knife designs are exceptionally functional,

allowing the outdoorsman the ability to field dress a moose,
decrease the time it takes to bone an elk, and perform all of the
necessary outdoor chores with efficiency.
Other knives that attempt to replicate the intricacies of his
designs ignore the other fundamental element of the Russ
Kommer formula--each knife is crafted to be elegant enough to
be displayed on a living room mantel or tucked in the back
pocket of a hunter sitting on the mountain, days away from his
last shower.
AN OUTDOOR LIFE
Rather than designs coming from an office, Russ gets his
inspiration in the woods, hills and wilderness across the country.
He grew up in the north woods of Minnesota doing what
everyone he knew was doinghunting, fishing and trapping. His
family and friends bonded during overnighters and long
expeditions, building his understanding of what a hunter needs.
With the outdoors engrained in him from infancy, Russs
adventures took him to the Selway-Bitterroot Mountains of
Idaho where he began to build his career based on his passion.
He led outdoorsmen on big game hunts and gutted and field
dressed hundreds of animals.
ALASKA
Russs adventurous spirit took him to Alaska, known as the
biggest test of big game hunters. The extreme situations he
encountered in the Alaskan wilderness sharpened his skills as an
outdoorsman, but Russ found he didnt like to slow down to
sharpen his knife. When Russ realized he was making a living
with a gun and a knife, he decided he needed a better knife than
he could afford, so began his custom knifemaking career.
Russ now calls Fargo, North Dakota, home. When hes not
spending his free time hunting ducks, geese, pheasants and his
greatest passion whitetail deer on his 1,200-acre ranch, Russ is
spending time redefining excellence in knifemaking. Russ has
spent years as a custom knifemaker and through his work hes
gained an extensive understanding of the different materials
most desirable for each design.
BROWNING AND KOMMER

Russ has always been a fan of Browning. He won the North
Dakota State Trap Shoot with a Browning Citori shotgun. After a
lifetime of carrying Browning products on hunts and
expeditions, Russ joined Browning in 2008 as a knife designer.
Russ has taken our already successful knife line and pushed
THE EXTREME SITUATIONS HE
it to the next level, praised Brownings knife product manager
Diane Carver.
ENCOUNTERED IN THE ALASKAN
Russ is now driven by the desire to design a knife worthy to
outfit our men and women in uniform. The weight of this new WILDERNESS SHARPENED HIS SKILLS
endeavor causes Russ to work countless hours until he has just
the right detail to guarantee hes done everything he can to help AS AN OUTDOORSMAN.
those serving. Russ has relentlessly questioned our servicemen
and law enforcement officers so he could get their opinion on
what they need to be carrying. The result is the Browning Black
Label Tactical knife lineby Browning, of course.

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FIELD TESTED
CHOP AND SLASH YOUR WAY TO SURVIVAL WITH

THIS LARGE KEN ONION-DESIGNED FIXED BLADE
BY JIM WEISS AND DOES the Redemption live up to the
MICKEY DAVIS press?
In survival situations, having a large
fixed-blade survival knife makes great
sense, says Columbia River Knife & Tool, and
the company certainly lives up to that credo
with the Redemption, a large fixed-blade sur-
vival knife designed by Ken Onion.
The Redemption wields a hefty "Onion
style" drop-point blade shape with a gener-
ous recurve edge to maximize cutting effi-

The Columbia River

Knife & Tool survival
chopper called
the Redemption
was designed by
Ken Onion.
REDEMPTION SPECS
OVERALL: 15 inches
LENGTH: 9.50 inches
BLADE THICKNESS: 0.26 inches
BLADE GRIND: Flat
BLADE STYLE: Drop Point
BLADE FINISH: Black Powder Coat WITH MINIMAL TRAINING
STEEL: O1
HANDLE: Black G10 IT COULD PROVE TO BE
WEIGHT: 20.8 ounces
MSRP: $300
QUITE LETHAL AGAINST
ADVERSARIES.
According to Granger, the CRKT Redemption arrived very sharp out of the box. Its steel, O1, is a good, low-tech, plain, no-nonsense, high-carbon
tool steel.
FROM THE CUSTOM SIDE

A KNIFEMAKERS REVIEW
BY PAUL GRANGER
T he CRKT Redemption arrived very sharp out of the box. Its steel, O1, is
a good, low-tech, plain, no-nonsense, high-carbon tool steel. (The
letter O denotes the steel was quenched in oil during the hardening
most knife handles are made with one thong hole at the butt end, this
handle has a series of holes--a benefit to those knife users who dont
care for the thong hole to be located at the handles butt but rather
cycle of heat treating.) Its heavy, thick blade is made for chopping, and it prefer it closer to the guard. Jimping near the guard is deep and effective.
can take a lot of abuse. The knifes balance is forward of the hilt, giving it
a lot of weight up front, which is, again, good for chopping. PERFECT FINGER GROOVES
CRKT knife literature indicates that the blade has a drop point with a The Redemptions finger grooves are perfect, and the big trigger finger
flat grind. In looking over the Redemptions blade, it has more of a convex groove helps the knife stay in the users hand when its swung around.
grind rather than a flat grind. The CRKT workmanship in producing this The nice palm swell to the thick-thin-thick handle, which flares out at the
convex grind is excellent, made by people who know how to make knives. end, is also good for hanging onto the knife. There isnt a glass
The shallow convex is easy to sharpen, and better for chopping. breaker/skull crusher on this handle, but every tactical knife doesnt need
Theres a symmetrical/perfect grind to this blade and it has a swedge this characteristic.
or false edge on the top going back from the tip. The knifes user could The sheath is also a good one. Its made with a tie-down strap that
sharpen this swedge should he or she desire. The knife is protected by can be very useful in the outback or in combat situations, keeping the
black powder coating. sheath fitted properly to the leg. This is especially useful with such a
weighty knife. It also keeps the sheath from swinging when running.
MULTI-GRIP HANDLE The reversible, formed plastic or Kydex insert is screwed in placea
Rather than being designed with a standard grip, the Redemptions very good feature. The sheath is ballistic nylon with split belt loops. By
handle is designed to work well with a reverse grip, forward grip or a placing one of the sheaths split belt loops on each side of a pants loop,
saber grip; it cant be held well in an ice pick grip. the sheath will be kept in place and will not swing around. There are also
The black G10 handle material fully encloses the knifes stick tang so MOLLE straps on the back. The tightness of the sheaths knife handle
that the tang cant be seen at all. If parts of the tang had been exposed, strap can be adjusted.
they would need to be oiled to prevent rust. Also, the enclosed stick tang It has a plastic snap, and is constructed with a nice, large pocket that can
mitigates shock to the users hand when chopping, and it protects the hold objects such as a compass, folding knife or extremely small pistol.
users skin from sticking to exposed tang steel when working in extreme Granger concludes that this is a fine, fine knife. Everything about it is
cold weather. G10 handles are tougher than Micarta, and sound a little well thought out. Ken Onion, the knifes designer, has a flare to his
like glass when tapped. creations; theyre distinctive and cool, and easily recognizable.
We also like the placement of the series of holes in the handle. Where

CONTACT
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18348 SW 126th Place
Tualatin, OR 97262
800-891-3100
info@crkt.com
www.crkt.com
The Redemptions finger grooves are perfect, and the big trigger finger groove helps the knife stay in the users hand when its swung around.
The nice palm swell to the thick-thin-thick handle, which flares out at the end, is also good for hanging onto the knife. (PHOTO COURTESY OF P.J. RYAN)
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IN THE FIELD
AN EVALUATION OF THE REDEMPTION
BY MARK ALLEN PRINCE
T he CRKT Redemption arrived at the castle on a cold and snowy morn

in north central Ohio, in a rather plain and nondescript brown box,
albeit a bit large.
ITS BIG
I knew Ken Onions newest survival knife was big, but was not
If you feel the need to make amends
aware of how much so! When removing the Redemption from for a lesser bush knife purchase in your
the box, a few thoughts came to mind that included: shaving past, then atone for your actions by
sharp, short Roman sword (Gladius), and Elven crafted buying a Ken Onion-designed CRKT
Redemption.
blade from somewhere in Middle Earth! No kidding! I
expected it to begin to glow bright blue when my
goblinesque-acting grandchildren showed up for a after this successfully completed task; a testament to
visit! the strength of O1 tool steel!
The Redemption is a big survival knife thats I carried and evaluated the Redemption for about
immediately recognizable by the designers Onion a month. I was immediately curious about the
style drop-point blade. Measuring 15 inches long multiple holes in the G10 handles that enshrouded
(9.5-inch blade) and 20.8 ounces in weight, the the three-quarter tang. I wove 550 cord through these
knife is designed with a specific purpose in mind. holes to create loops to help secure my fingers to the
Without a doubt, because of the overall size, weight handle (this was done simply out of research and
and the generous recurve edge design of the blade, the development, and was not included in the body of the
Redemption is a chopper. My question became, chopper of field evaluation).
what and how much? With this in mind, I began my short quest
to determine how hardy the knife truly was in my environment. COMFORTABLE GRIP
The knife grip is very comfortable. At first I thought the G10 scales
THE NEW GOAT PADDOCK might be too small and too slippery, but the field evaluation proved
My son raises South African Boer goats for market sale. We needed to different. Once you begin to handle it, the knife is quite nimble. It was a
expand their paddock and decided to build a new one where a stream breeze to choke up on the grip and whittle and carve a gorge hook for
flows from a natural spring. One very cold Saturday morning, I waded survival fishing.
into the overgrown area and sized up the flora and fauna. Once we Should you decide to sharpen the three-quarter length false edge on
decided the design parameters of the soon-to-be-fenced-in area, we the back (I probably will), you could use it as a smatchet-like weapon.
commenced chopping operations. As a matter of fact, I easily rigged the scabbard to carry diagonally on my
The hillside was full of small trees that needed to be removed. Rather belt up front and found the Redemption to draw smoothly and rapidly.
than using the chain saw, we decided to test the Redemption. In two Big knife fighting students would find this bush knife quite appealing to
short hours, I was able to fell (cut down) six wild cherry trees averaging say the least. With minimal training it could prove to be quite lethal
15 inches in circumference. Along the way, I also destroyed the vile but against adversaries.
resilient wild rose bushes that choked the area as well. Wild grape vines The nylon sheath with the reversible (thank you, CRKT!) and formed
proved to be an inadequate opponent for the Redemption, too. thermal plastic insert is top notch. It has a rather large pouch on the
outside to accommodate a host of survival goodies. The knife can be
WOOD, HAMMER, OIL carried on either leg, and comes with a strap to facilitate this mode. The
Later in the weekend, I chopped and batoned a stack of maple wood knife sheath also comes with a length of black paracord as well. The
for the grill for the weekly celebration of life with fat, juicy meat. A week sheath is capable of MOLLE attachments, too, but in my estimation it
later, the claw hammer test where I pound each side of the unsharpened could be too big for that mode of carry on a vest or chest rig for the
blade and pommel with 50 repetitions yielded no damage. I then average operator.
stabbed the ol poplar stump underhand and overhand with the grip As indicated earlier, I carried it at a horizontal angle on my belt and
covered in canola oil. (I utilized a firm OK grip with my thumb and found it to be quite befitting. The scabbard provides dual retention due to
forefinger. This, plus the design of the grip, prevented any dangerous its formfitting insert and the hook and loop, and the metal snap strap
slippage toward blade). that can be snugged and wrapped around the handle if need be. A
I then pried boards off a hardwood pallet (during the disassembly, the downside to the scabbard is that the knife does rattle a bit inside it when
blade did not flex at all), and penetrated the rusty Jeep bed (circa 1977) worn on the leg.
with an overhead ice pick grip twice; this test yielded two penetrations, a Although the price ($300 MSRP) is a bit much for the average
half-inch in depth, into the thick steel. The tip did not break. operator, the Redemption is a very nice and effective survival knife.
If you feel the need to make amends for a lesser bush knife purchase in
BREAKING A CINDER BLOCK your past, then atone for your actions by buying a Ken Onion-designed
Finally, realizing that at its thickest, the back of the blade is a little CRKT Redemption.
more than of an inch (0.26 to be precise), I used the back of the blade Although initially designed as a jungle knife, it appears to do well in a
to break apart an old cinder block. The black powder coating held up hardy and multi-seasonal Midwestern woodland environment as well. Its
pretty well until the destruction of the concrete block. However, I will a survival knife and big, and would be an excellent selection if you were
also point out that the steel did not show any noticeable deformation looking for such.

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Bushcraft-tactical knives
by Colonial Knife, designed by Abe Alias of E.T.A.G.
MSRP $200.00
Hand made
154CM
Weight: 6 oz
G-10 handle
Blade thickness 3/16
Paul Granger also likes the placement of the
series of holes in the handle. Where most
Overall length 11 1/8
knife handles are made with one thong hole
at the butt end, this handle has a series of
holes; a benefit to those knife users who
Voted Tactical knives magazine best top 10 Bushcraft knives for 2013
dont care for the thong hole to be located at
the handles butt but rather prefer it closer to
the guard. (PHOTO COURTESY OF P.J. RYAN)
toll free number: 866-421-6500
ciencies across its full length. With a ro- direct phone line: 401-737-0024
bust three-quarter tang blade and flat
grind, it excels in chopping and slashing
Check out the entire line of Bush craft knives at
tasks.
The G10 handle is contoured with
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swells, curves and grooves and, in spite of
its size, the Redemption offers a well-bal-
anced, controllable feel.
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Originally envisioned as a jungle knife,
the Redemption is designed to be a go-to
knife thats a versatile, useful tool in most
situations when traveling backcountry and
in exotic ecosystems. The sheath is con-
structed of high-strength nylon with a re-
versible, formed thermal plastic insert to
make carry safe and comfortable. The leg
strap is ideal for secure fit.
The above paragraphs are from CRKT.
Our reviewers each took a turn to see if
the descriptions match the knife. KI
QUICK READ
LIKES:
Good for chopping
Symmetrical/perfect grind
Stick tang mitigates shock
Tough G10 handles
Placement of holes in the handle
Deep effective jimping
Works well with several grips
Reversible sheath screwed in place
LIMITATIONS:
Cant be held in an ice-pick grip
Grind is more convex than flat as
described
Price is a bit much for the average
operator

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE O?

The O in O1 steel means the steel was
quenched in oil during the hardening cycle
of heat-treating.
The CRKT Redemption is a big survival knife thats immediately recognizable by the designers Onion style drop-point blade. Here the
Redemption is shown with a 1903 Springfield rifle that was produced in the closing days of World War II. Formally this rifle is called the United
States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903. Its an American clip-loaded, five-shot, bolt-action service rifle.

Just ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

$
8 99
REVIEW THE
REVIEWERS
Custom knifemaker Paul Granger
(www.palehorsefighters.blogspot.com)
specializes in making fixed-blade knives of
his own unique design as well as in
traditional patterns. He has created a line
The nylon sheath with the reversible formed thermal of lightweight, non-metallic, non-ceramic
plastic insert is top notch.
knives currently in use by the American and
Canadian Military, multiple police
departments, and both the FBI and the CIA.
KEN ONION GETS A KI START

I was unaware of the custom knife industry until 1989 when I saw an
Mark Allen Prince
is a professor of Law Enforcement
issue of Knives Illustrated at a local drugstore, Onion says of his entry into
Technology/Special Operations at
knifemaking. Though Ive been a devout knife collector since childhood,
Central Ohio Technical College, a former
collecting mostly production knives and anything else I could find I
USDOE SRT operator, and spent 20
found a local knifemaker named Stan Fujisaka and begged him to teach
years in local law enforcement special
me.
operations and training. He has
While recovering from back surgery in 1996, Onion decided to design a
developed and teaches courses in
folder that was easier to manipulate than what was available, and not a
homeland security and special
switchblade. The result was the first assisted opening knife, which he
operations for military, state and local
called (and patented) Speed Safe.
special operations personnel and
In doing so, Onion created one of the most significant advances in knife
organizations, and is an instructor
design in the last 100 yearsand a design that eventually required an act
trainer certified by the late Colonel Rex
of the U.S. Congress and the signature of the President of the United
Applegate.
States to make legal.
Dont worry. This wont sting a bit.

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A KNIFE IS A NECESSITY ONCE YOUVE

TAKEN DOWN GAME, AND HERE ARE
10 WORTH LOOKING AT CLOSELY
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES
PHOTOS BY THE MANUFACTURERS
THE saying in Alaska is, When the moose falls, the funs over.
Now, its time to dress the game.
THE KNIFE IS USED AFTER THE HUNT

Youve enjoyed the time in the outdoors, the time for the hunt and the chase,
the time of the game stalked, and then the moment of truththe moment of food
or no food, of success or failure, of life or death.
This is when you appreciate a good hunting knife.
Hunting is not only a tradition, a source of sustenance for the table, and a
passage of lifeits also instinctive. Were humans and we either gather or
hunt. Its that basic for those non-gatherers who choose not to repress it.
EXPERIENCED HUNTING KNIFEMAKERS

AND MANUFACTURERS MAKE MORE
FUNCTIONAL HUNTING KNIVES.

W.R. CASE & SONS

RIDGEBACK HUNTER
OVERALL: 8.5 inches
BLADE: 4 inches
STEEL: Stainless steel
HANDLE: Wood
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $57.99
COMMENT: Designed by Blackie
Collins and available with a drop point
and wood handles for a higher retail.
W.R. CASE & SONS

P.O. Box 4000
Owens Way
Bradford, PA 16701
814-368-4123
www.wrcase.com

TRADITIONS EXPERIENCE PAYS

Game has been dressed by humans since pre-history, first us- The best hunting knife designer are hunters, because they
ing sharp rocks and evolving into steel and even on to things have the experience. Dont think so? Consider if you need brain
like ceramics. The methods are basic, as are many of the endur- surgery. Would you want someone who had studied a lot of CAD
ing patterns that have existed for decades. So in this look at designs or a surgeon who had performs hundreds of surgeries?
some of the top knives for hunting, there may be patterns that Experienced hunting knifemakers and manufacturers make more
have been around a long time. Theres a reason they stay functional hunting knives.
around. They may not look new and trendy. In fact, they may What you see here are workable designs for when the moose
even look dated, but they remain for one simple reason. They falls and its time to dress it. When its the time of the knife,
work. these will suffice.
FUNDS FOR CONSERVATION:

PITTMAN-ROBERTSON ACT
Hunting is a choice. For those who chose
not to hunt thats their business. Just as it is
a hunters personal business if we choose to.
TAYLOR BRANDS Our hunting license fees, taxes on firearms
SCHRADE GOLDEN SPIKE and ammunition, and monetary support of
MODEL: 153UH Schrade Knives & Tools
1043 Fordtown Road animal habitats mean that were giving
OVERALL: 9.2 inches back rather than merely demanding and
BLADE: 5 inches Kingsport, TN 37663
taking. Consider the Pittman-Robertson Act.
STEEL: Stainless 800-251-0254 WHAT: Excise tax on firearms,
HANDLE: Staglon Delrin info@taylorbrands.com ammunition and archery (10 percent or
WEIGHT: 6.3 ounces www.taylorbrandsllc.com more)
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $44 WHEN: Created in 1937 and amended
COMMENT: One of the mainstays of the several times
Schrade line since the 70s. AMOUNT: More than two billion dollars
from the federal government
STATE CONTRIBUTION: 25 percent of
whats received from the federal
CAMILLUS OVB HUNTER government ($500 million estimated)
HOW SPENT: Habitat acquisition,
Design by Jerry Fisk improvement and education
MODEL: 19048 AMOUNT SPENT BY
OVERALL: 9 inches HUNTERS: Up to 10
STEEL: AUS8 bonded with Carbontride billion dollars per year
Titanium
HANDLE: Curly maple
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $169.90
COMMENT: Serial numbered
limited edition.
CAMILLUS CUTLERY CO.

60 Round Hill Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-6060
www.camillusknives.com

BENCHMADE
510 A MOOSE TALE
MODEL: 510, 512, 515, 517 One of my old editors in my
OVERALL: 9.11 inches newspaper days had cut his
BLADE: 4.48 inches teeth as an Alaska TV reporter,
STEEL: 440c stainless steel and on one eventful day found
HANDLE: Santoprene handles himself on a hunt with two
512
companions, a downed moose on
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $100
a sandbar in the middle of bear
COMMENT: The Rant line
country, and dark closing in. They
consists of great midsize knives had three knives between them,
available with a number of two of them carbon steel
different blade configurations to 515 Schrades, and one whetstone,
suit your own personal preference and they worked out the system
and style of use. of two men skinning and
dressing while one sharpened.
517 The sand from the sandbar doing
BENCHMADE KNIVES
300 Beavercreek Road a job on the edges of the knives.
They accomplished the task.
Oregon City, OR 97045
The moral of this tale carry
800-800-7427
the best knife you can.
www.benchmade.com

BUCK ADRENALINE
OVERALL: 9 inches
BLADE: 4 inches
STEEL: 420HS or S30V
HANDLES: Black Alcryn rubber BUCK KNIVES
WEIGHT: 7.7 ounces 660 S. Lochsa St.
COMMENT: This knife has a variety Post Falls, ID 83854-5200
of handle colors, designs and steel 800-326-2825
combinations. www.buckknives.com
SOG HUNTSPOINT
OVERALL: 8.2 inches
BLADE: 3.6 inches
STEEL: AUS-8
HANDLES: Rosewood SOG SPECIALTY KNIVES & TOOLS, LLC
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $90 6521 212th St. Southwest
COMMENT: There are two other Lynnwood, WA 98036
blade shapes and another handle info@sogknives.com
in this series so far. www.sogknives.com
UTICA ADIRONDACK
SKINNER
OVERALL: 6 inches
STEEL: 420 HC UTICA CUTLERY CO.
HANDLE: Hardwood 820 Noyes St.
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $61.95 Utica, NY 13503
COMMENT: Also available in a green 800-879-2526
bone model. www.uticacutlery.com
QUEEN 61 4190OK
QUEEN CUTLERY CO.
OVERALL: 8 inches 507 Chestnut St.
BLADE: 3 inches Titusville, PA 16354
STEEL: D2 814-827-3673
HANDLES: Laser-checkered oak jmoore@queencutlery.com
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $71.47 www.queencutlery.com

CRKT RUSS KOMMER

Range Hunter
OVERALL: 9.06 inches
BLADE: 4.25 inches
STEEL: Cr13MoV
HANDLE: Double-injected hard LONE WOLF MOUNTAINSIDE
and soft polymers Skinner
WEIGHT: 3.6 ounces OVERALL: 7.5 inches
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $49.95 BLADE: 3.65 inches
COMMENT: Also available STEEL: N680
in a folding version. HANDLE: Wood
SUGGESTED RETAIL: $85
COLUMBIA RIVER COMMENT: Also available in a caper and drop-point
KNIFE & TOOL hunter, and as a combo set with a caper for $160.
18348 SW 126th Place
Tualatin, OR 97262 BENCHMADE KNIVES
800-891-3100 300 Beavercreek Road
info@crkt.com Oregon City, OR 97045
www.crkt.com 800-800-7427
www.benchmade.com KI
THE FIRST CRITERIA: DO THEY HUNT?

Downed game does not skin itself not can it be done by staring at
it. The only way to accomplish the task is to put a knife in your hand
and go to it.
Hunting knife design is like that.
Is the knife designed for appearances by someone who actually
knows how to use a knife? There was a time when it was not a
questionyour better knifemakers were men who were hunting
guides among their other sidelines.
Many knifemakers can make that claim. The late Doyal Nolen shot
elk out his back door in Estes Park, Colorado. George Herron knives
would be carried by all the guides at Cedar Knoll Hunt Club in
Allendale, South Carolina, where each knife might skin 300 deer a
year. Wayne Hendrix was a student of George Herron and also carries
a guides experience from the South Carolina low country. Bill Ankrom
left Michigan for Cody, Wyomingfor hunting.
Perhaps no one can make a better claim for being serious about
hunting and hunting knives than C.J. Buck of Buck Knives. An avid
hunter, proximity to good hunting territory was a factor in the
relocation of Buck Knives from El Cajon, California, to Boise, Idaho. We
know of no other knife company that relocated to be closer to the
hunting ground.
Russ Kommer is a hunting guide in Alaska who also sidelines at
making knives. He designs knives for companies like Columbia River
Knife & Tool and Browning.
Its folks like these from whom you want to buy your hunting
knives. Its very likely they will work.

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INNOVATION AND BEAUTY GO

HAND IN HAND WITH HANDMADE
HUNTING KNIVES
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES
ALL PHOTOS BY CHUCK WARD
H
andmade hunters are a cut
aboveand always have
been.
Todays handmade hunting knives con-
tinue to expand the evolution of the craft,
providing what in some instances are the
most innovative and beautiful designs in
cutlery history. Theres been a longstand-
ing need for good hunting knives in
America.

Jerry Fisk, Nashville, AR,

SENDARO HUNTER
Overall: 10 inches
Blade: 5 inches
Handle: Stag
Steel: Damascus
Fittings: Stainless
Engraving: By the maker
THE BEST HUNTING KNIVES

CAME FROM THE MAKERS WHO
HUNTED AND TESTED THEIR
KNIVES IN THE FIELD.

Bill Buxton, Kaiser, MO,

HUNTER
Overall: 10 inches
Blade: 5 inches
Handle: Amber stag
Steel: Ladder Damascus
Fittings: Mosaic Damascus

A CONFESSION
Your Editor has committed an
infraction to the code of knife collecting.
He has taken a Jerry Fisk handmade
hunter and actually used it in the field,
skinning deer and bear. Admittedly, it
was years ago; the knife was one of the
14 knives made by Fisk with his
Journeyman Smith mark.
Considering the value of Fisk knives
reach into five figures, I suspect there are
few who can claim to have committed
the faux pas of actually sharpening and
using a Fisk knife as it was intended!
Incidentallythe knife worked quite
well!
variety of handles ranging from stacked

leather washers to antler.
CUSTOM KNIVES
With the emergence of custom knife-
making, the majority of the knives made
under the custom tag were hunting
knives. A common saying at the time was,
you may never be able to own a custom
rifle, but for less than the cost of a com-
James Scroggs, Warrensburg, MO, mon sporting rifle you can have a knife
HUNTER UTILITY
made to your own design, custom fitted to
Overall: 9 inches
Blade: 4 inches your hand and requirements. It was an
Handle: Maple appeal that was too good to miss, and
Steel: 5160 with that new demand the birth of modern
handmade knives began.
Over the years these tinkerers and de-
PRESERVING THE GENRE the knife he required was not fulfilled by signers refined knife design to new heights,
Pioneers, frontiersmen and explorers re- the factories of the time. and men like R.W. Loveless and George
quired knives as a standard tool. But when There was a handful of knifemakers Herron added their genius to the craft and
the West was tamed, and frontiers discov- who catered to those who demanded more made knives that worked better than the
ered and explored, the knives that re- in a knife; knifemakers like William Scagel, knives of prior timeswith superior steels to
mained in the most demand were hunting Bo Randall, Rudy Ruana and Ralph Bone. boot. Even more important than the knives
knives. Their knives were as different from the themselves was the impact these new de-
Hunting was the primary outdoor activi- factory knives of the time as night and signs had on production knives.
ty from the beginning of the 20th century. daythe blades were thicker, often hand-
Firearms were used for game, but once forged, better ground, and featured cus- FACTORIES CHANGE
downed, a knife was required. Factories tom-fitted heavy leather sheaths, and a The beauty, form and function of hand-
filled that need for the majority of Ameri- made knives could not be ignored, and
cas hunters, making good, solid Ameri- manufacturers learned to adapt the hand-
WHY BUY A HANDMADE
can-made hunting knives that were func- OVER A FACTORY KNIFE made style to their production knives, in-
tional but not necessarily clean designs or corporating thicker and higher quality
Handcrafted tool
innovative. There was another group that Market created in America steel, giving more strength to the produc-
required more quality, better designs and Uniquenessno two are alike tion knivesand a longer-lasting edge.
premium function. Flexibility in choice of handle material The manufacturers broadened the variety
Ability to tweak the design to of handle materials. Manufacturers slowly
your personal standards
ONLY THE BEST The art angle of sculpture in steel
began to copy the distinctive points that
For the gentleman hunter who preferred Personality of the maker attached made handmade knives obviously differ-
fine doubles, engraved custom bolt actions, to the knife ent from production knives. They blurred
and lavish pack trips into the backcountry, the line.

Terry Schreiner, Duncan, OK,

BOXER
Overall: 7 7/8 inches
Blade: 3 1/8 inches
Handle: American Bison
Steel: 20 twist Damasteel
Fittings: Mosaic Damascus

Knifemakers began to produce their

own knife designs rather than the designs
of their customers. Soon factories and
makers merged efforts and the knifemak-
ers came to the forefront not just as knife-
makers, but as hunting knife designers. As
one might expect, the best hunting knives
came from the makers who hunted and
tested their knives in the field.
EVERYONE BENEFITS
Kyle Hanson, Success, MO, The end result was that with custom
HUNTER makers leading the way, the factories soon
Overall: 8 inches
followed and upped the ante, and that in
Blade: 3 inches
Handle: Ironwood turn pressured the custom makers to inno-
Steel: W2 vate more, to design better, as they could
not rely merely on advanced steels to sell
their knives. The factories were sometimes
MANUFACTURERS SLOWLY
BEGAN TO COPY THE
DISTINCTIVE POINTS THAT MADE
HANDMADE KNIVES OBVIOUSLY
DIFFERENT.

2533+/--%2 on top of the advances, particularly with yet. These are not from historical archives
3)'.!452% new steels ahead of the knifemakers. The but representative of whats available on
3%2)%3+.)6%3 result of this ante-upping benefitted the the current market.
"9"2/7.).' knifemaker, manufacturer and more impor- These knives are presented here in part
tantly, we the end consumers. to give a glimpse at the variety of quality
handmade hunting knives available. Some
A HANDMADE HUNTER of the knives you see here will never be
EXHIBIT used, and some will go into the field the
Accompanying this article is a bevy of day theyre received.
handmade beauties ranging from the top All of them serve in their own way as
of the line Jerry Fisk hunter down to some keeping the progression of knife development
newcomers you may not have discovered moving forward, staying a cut above. KI
Bill Lyons, Palisade, NE,

UTILITY
Overall: 7 inches
Blade: 3 inches
Handle: Curly maple
Steel: Damascus
Fittings: 416 stainless
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Nyala useful in a multitude of
applications. The integral handle and
blade is sturdy and practical.
John White, Valparaiso, FL,

HUNTER
Overall: 8 inches
Blade: 3 inches
Handle: Stag

KI_1309_42 7/17/13 12:27 AM Page 42
U.S.A. MADE PROD

Making Pattern 32 Making Pattern 36 Making Pattern 31
Illustrated above is our J3608 440C satin finish blade finished

Pictured above is our J3248 154CM satin finish blade with with K364 Stainless Bolster, 1/8 Stainless Pins, and G3650
Olive Drab G10 with Sand Storm texture preshaped handle. Our Completed J3148 154CM sat
K323 Brass Bolster and 1/8 Brass Pins. Handled with D3251
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texture, sanded and buffed to a high
Pattern 32 Blades
Pattern 31 Blades
Pattern 36 blades are cryogenically processed during heat

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1/8, Thong Hole 1/4. Available in D2, 1095, 154CM, 440C, steels and offered in peened or satin finish. heat treating for optimal edge holdin
Damascus and offered in peened or satin finish. 7 5/8", Blade Length 3", Blade Wid
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A
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edges before peening it to the
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drill handles for tubing.
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.99 E3272 Desert Ironwood None 39.95 Thong Tubing
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1
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fl
B310 1/4" Brass .75 C
A310 1/4" Stainless .99
The photo above shows our completed J4138 CPMS 30V satin The photo above shows our completed J4208 440C satin TM64 .252" HSS Drill 3.25
A
finish blade. Braided with PC118 Neon Orange and PC112 Gold finish blade. Braided with PC114 Teal and PC115 Dark Brown
Paracord. Paracord. Handles
Black
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Pattern 42 flat ground blades are cryogenically processed Contoured & Textured Handles for
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KI_1309_43 7/17/13 12:26 AM Page 43
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YOUR ORDER WILL NOT BE ENTERED

IN A COMPUTER BUT WRITTEN OUT
BY HAND. YOUR PURCHASE IS
RECORDED IN A PAPER LEDGER.
RANCHERS CANT GET ENOUGH OF

MOORE MAKER KNIVES, WHICH COME
FROM DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
TOP PHOTO: Heres the Moore Maker Mini Trail Boss which is a double-bladed
knife with each blade having a lockback system. My 89-year-young dad
accompanied me to Matador, Texas, and was given one of these excellent knives.
My dad just loves this knife and carries it to this day. This Mini Trail Boss is one
excellently made knife and like all Moore Maker Knives was made in the USA.

KI_1309-44-51-MOORE.CX 7/10/13 11:03 PM Page 45
TEXT AND PHOTOS

BY CLINT THOMPSON
W
hen I called Dave Moore to get Moore Maker
Inc. sits in th
directions to Moore Maker cattle and oi e middle of bi
l ar g ra
range bulls w e king. Its not uncommon nch country where
Knives, Dave told me, You hile tra veling throug to see hu
mans country
where a man h this area of Te ge 2,000-pound
s knife xas. This is a
wouldnt be able to find Matador if it is required.
was not for the water tower. I found
this to be true, but this small West Texas town is the
home of Moore Maker Knives, an under-the-radar company with 1,800
dealers in the USA and 40,000 to 45,000 knives in stock. Moore Maker,
Inc. is a trusted knife and tool supplier to ranchers.
And heres why.
RANCH QUALITY DEMANDED WHERE TO BUY

MOORE MAKER INC.
Wayland Moore, a retired superintendent of schools, and his late brother Glynard
P.O. Box 133
started making halter bits, spurs and buckles in their family garage in 1985. Ranches of Matador, TX 79244
more than 400,000 acresPitchfork, Four Sixes and Waggoner, as well as other 830-391-5402
ranchesexpressed a need for quality ranch tools, so the Moore brothers began to build www.mooremaker.com

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KI_1309-44-51-MOORE 7/5/13 2:56 AM Page 48
t 2,000
wn of abou
in M at ad or, Texas, a to the Texas
ted er of
er Inc. is loca in the southeast corn cated on the
Moore Mak ted lo
si de nts w hich is loca er of fice and store is ea on East Houston
re Mak ar
e. The Moore incorporated quarters.
Pa nhan dl or in an un to their head
ut he as t side of Matad Moore who talked me
so ve
d to call Da
Avenue. I ha
Moore Makers large three-bladed

stockman is a working mans knife.
No matter what outdoor job you
may be facing or if youre a rancher,
farmer or work the oil patch, this is
the knife you need to get. The large
stockman can take the hard use and
keep coming back for more. Like all
Moore Maker knives this stockmans
blades are made of 1095 HC steel
hardened to 56+/- 1 Rockwell. This
is a great knife.
their own cattle dehorners. You use this tool to tools in Texas. Their knife line contains between
TEXAS PROUD
remove the horns from your cattle to keep them On my way to Matador with 35 to 40 different patterns. Moore Maker cur-
from harming each other--and you. my dad I stopped at various rently employs eight full-time employees whose
stores, restaurants and gas jobs range from stocking product to sales and
DEHORNERS, BULLNOSE FENCING stations that carried Moore shipping.
Maker knives. The clerks and
PLIERS, AND KNIVES
owners would beam with pride
The dehorners were such a success that Way- when talking about this brand STARTED IN 1985
land and his brother started production of their of knife. As I paid for lunch in a Moore Maker Inc. was started in 1985 by
own bullnose fencing pliers. From there, the small-town Texas restaurant, I Wayland and his brother Glynard in the family
business expanded to saddle pliers, nail puller looked down and saw their garage in Matador. Later on Dave Moore, Way-
display of Moore Maker knives.
pliers and other fencing and ranching tools. lands son, joined the business and has re-
When questioned about the
Decked out in his western shirt, jeans and knives, the cute blond Texas mained to this day. Dave Moore told me, We
boots, Wayland had a slight grin on his lips beauty grinned with pride and keep between 40,000 to 45,000 knives in stock.
when he said, We figured if we built a good said, These here knives are We have more than 1,800 dealers across the
quality product which would stand up to a West American made and sold right United States and we want to keep them hap-
Texas cowboys abuse, the ranchers would come here in Texas. The reason for
py. Wayland chimed in and said, All of our
this may be the pride Texans
back to buy from us again. have for their state and things knives are made in the United States by some of
In addition to all of the tools, Moore Maker sold there by Texans, however I the finest knifemakers in the world. We have
Inc. started the production of their own brand of believe the reason is the our knives manufactured by excellent American
knives. Moore Maker has grown to become the quality of the Moore Maker companies such as Queen, Canal Street, Ontario,
largest manufacturer of knives and ranching knives.
Bear and Utica.

KI_1309-44-51-MOORE 7/5/13 2:56 AM Page 49
Pictured here
is Dave Moore
standing in on an
e of their prod d his father Wayland Moore
keep 40,000 uct rooms. M
to 45,000 kn oo
keep in stock ives in stock at re Maker Inc. tries to
cattle dehorn al
accessories, a ers, fence build l times. They also
very nice mul ing equipmen
products. ti tool and va t, knife
rious other re
lated
Matador is located in Motley County,

Texas, with a total population of about 2,200
people in the entire county.
COWBOY TESTED
All Moore Maker products are tested and
used by real cowboys who will find any
deficiency in the tools. If a problem is found
with the tool, it will be redesigned to meet
the demands of the customer. Since I have
done some ranching and farming, I can tell
you a pocketknife takes some real abuse.
We dont look at the knife as a beautiful
work of American-made art, but as a tool to
be used as needed.
THE PHONE WILL BE ANSWERED

BY A FRIENDLY HUMAN BEING
When you call Moore Maker Inc. and order The double-lock trapper is one large knife for the man among men working knife. I love this
a knife, the phone will be answered by a knife, which has manly spring tension and manly blade snap. The handy sheath is very
functional and carries this knife securely even if you were hanging upside down to make a
friendly human being who will say, yes sir cut in that super-hard place to get to.

KI_1309-44-51-MOORE 7/5/13 2:57 AM Page 50
Pictured here are four popular Moore Maker Knives. The top knife is a Mini Trail Boss with bone handles. Next is a one-blade trapper with a
locking liner. Below the one-blade trapper is their Trapper XL, a large locking liner knife based on the old Remington bullet pattern. At the
bottom is a Texas-size jumbo stockman, a pocketful of cutlery quality.
or yes maam. This person knows their

product. Your order will not be entered in
a computer but written out by hand. Your
purchase is recorded in a paper ledger.
While visiting Wayland and Dave at
their headquarters, it was obvious that
there were no computers to be seen. Yes
Moore Maker Inc. does not use computers-
-except to do business with UPS. Dave
said with some dislike, You cant do busi-
ness with UPS without having a comput-
er. I just love their setup. This business is
run by human beings and not machines.
This single-bladed medium trapper has an easy open thumb stud and liner lock system. The
KNIVES FOR A handles are made of a gray bone. This knife is an excellent pocketknife which would ride nicely
in your jeans pocket and can be opened and closed with one hand. This is one great pocket
PRESIDENT, GOVERNOR knife.
AND GEORGE STRAIT
Moore Maker Inc. has built knives for PREEMPTIVE STRIKE ON RUST WITH VINEGAR
President George W. Bush, Governor Rick Many knife owners of the 1095 HC steel like to preemptive strike old man rust by putting a
patina or controlled tarnish on their knives. This is similar to bluing a carbon steel firearm. You can
Perry, Charlie Daniels and George Strait.
put your own patina on your carbon steel knife by exposing it to fruit like apples or mangos, but to
Wayland told us with a chuckle, Mata- give that beautiful patina to the entire knife, you can cover the knife with warm cider vinegar and
dor sets in a county of about 2,000 people let set until you achieve the desired patina. First, drop the knife into a bowl of alcohol and let it
so we like to help each other out. When soak for 30 minutes. You then take out the knife and let it stand for about 10 minutes until the
we need help our neighbors are there for alcohol has dissipated. After about 10 minutes, drop the knife in the cider vinegar and watch for the
desired patina.
us. When our neighbors need help, we are
The longer you leave it in the vinegar the darker it gets. I have one knife with chrome vanadium
there for them. When the National FFA Or- (CV) steel that turned black with lemon juice. Once you have the patina you desire, just drop it in
ganization has a livestock show, we do- some water and baking soda for a couple of minutes, then drop it in the hottest tap water you can
nate knives for prizes and awards. get. Take the knife from the hot water and let it steam dry. Then dry the entire knife further using
If this was not enough for them to occu- some form of compressed air to get deep into the hinges. Once this is complete, you need a fine
machine oil like 3-In-One or a specialized oil such as Quick Release, which is great to protect your
py their time they actively run a ranch and
knives, guns and tools. Cover the entire knife with the oil, rubbing it in with a cotton cloth.
farm near Matador.

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MY OWN MOORE MAKER KNIFE DAD LOVES THE TRAIL BOSS

Before I arrived at Moore Maker Knives, I had QUICK LOOK While visiting Wayland and Dave, they gave my
purchased a Moore Maker large stockman with LARGE STOCKMAN dad and I each a Mini Trail Boss. I really like my
yellow handles. I carried this knife comfortably in Closed: 4 inches Mini Trail Boss but my dad just loves his. Dad
my right front jeans pocket but can tell you this is Master blade: 3 inches grew up using pocketknives on the farm, in the
Steel: 1095 HC
not a pocketknife to be carried in the pocket of Navy during WWII and later in the oil fields for
Handles: Yellow
your dress slacks. The knife performed flawlessly Weight: 5.2 ounces the most part of his 89 years. He also creates
as I put it through its daily paces. some fantastic wood items in his fully equipped
The Moore Maker single-blade trapper with DOUBLE-BLADE TRAPPER workshop. Dad carries and uses his Moore Maker
easy open flat thumb stud and liner lock is one of Closed: 4 inches Mini Trail Boss on a daily basis.
Master blade: 3 inches
my favorite pocketknives. This trapper carries This knife would be perfect for those of you
Spay blade: 3 inches
nicely in my front jeans pocket and looks fantastic Steel: 1095 HC who wear slacks to work and dont want the
with the white bone handles. It fits in the hand Weight: 6.7 ounces knife bulge showing through the material. The
nicely and would be great for those who like the Moore Make Mini Trail Boss is one great little
one-handed opening ability but dont like those MINI TRAIL BOSS knife my dad and I highly recommend.
Closed: 3 inches
knives that have a pocket clip attached. The knife
Blade: 1 7/8 inches and 1 inches
also performed flawlessly. Steel: 1095 HC LOOK FOR THE TOWER
Weight: 2 ounces I can look back and say that I enjoyed my fa-
THE XL TRAPPER-A MANS KNIFE ther and son road trip to Matador, Texas. I can
In looking for a good-sized trapper, I acquired a Moore Maker also say that I enjoyed meeting and getting to know two fine,
#5206LL or Model 2012 double-blade trapper which I call their XL honest men whose word is their bond. These are straightforward
trapper. This manly trapper comes with a nice sheath and has an and down to earth caring people.
overall closed length of 4 inches and is a little more than My dad and I left Matador richer in knowing Wayland and Dave
inch thick. I love the heft as it weighs in at 6.7 ounces. Moore Moore. If you ever find yourself 300 miles west of Dallas, Texas,
Makers XL double-blade trapper is a real mans knife. drop in and see the fine people at Moore Maker Inc. Just look for
This XL Trapper has a spring snap the water tower! KI
thats not for the faint of heart.
The liner lock blade system is
fantastic. You can push down on
the blade and its liner lock with
some real manly strength and
fear not, the blade will close. I
highly recommend the Moore
Maker XL double-blade trapper
for you men out there.
This XL two-bladed trapper is a knife which

fits a mans hand. The 3 -inch master blade
can be safely locked in the open position with
a heavy duty liner-lock system. The little over
3 -inch spay blade does not lock open but
snaps into a solid open position. In growing
up, I helped my grandfather when he worked
the new cattle he bought. He branded,
vaccinated, dehorned and castrated all that
needed it. My grandfather would use the
spray [spay] blade for the castration job
which worked very well for him, but not so KI
well for the young bulls.

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To be a knifemaker you have to

have a bad case of the want-tos,
Tony Bose said to me.
TONY BOSE GENERATES SUCCESS

THROUGH HIS QUALITY, ATTENTION TO DETAIL
BY ABE ELIAS
PHOTOS BY ABE ELIAS
F
or Tony, it was want-tos
backed with talent. What do AND J. BRUCE VOYLES
you have to have to become
a legendary knifemaker like
Tony?
In the world of knifemaking how do

you know when youre doing well? You
could use the price your knives bring as a
sign of success. You might measure by the
number of knives you sell. But if youre a
true craftsman and artist, the best meas-
ure is the quality of your product. Tony
Bose is at the legendary level no matter
what criteria we use.
A SHOP VISIT
What Im not about to talk about here
is when Tony was born or tour his shop
and show you where he keeps all his
sandpaper. The lesson I got from spend-

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This Tony Bose stag-

handled saddlehorn
brought more than
$5,000 at auction
three years ago. It
would likely bring
even more today.

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Every step of making a knife undergoes scrutiny with a jewelers glass Ivory gets brittle and will discolor if you grind it too fast, letting it get
to ensure perfection. Using such magnification puts a great demand too hot. Here we have Tony checking the temperature with his lips to
on the maker to up his game. ensure the ivory doesnt overheat while hes working it.
ing time with Tony in his shop was about what it takes to make a
great knife. When you can make a great knife then you become a
great maker.
$6,485
Theres a lot more to making knives than technical talent. One
FOR A
of the things that sets Tony and makers like him apart from week-
BOSE KNIFE OPENER
Tony supports the knife community
end makers is passion.
in many ways, such as donating a knife
When I first stepped foot in
to the National Knife Collectors
Tonys shop, I got a tour of
Association (NKCA) each year. The
the office. He didnt take me
NKCA supports knife collectors from all
to see a gallery of articles
genres. They are a not-for-profit
and press written on him. He
organization and depend on donations
didnt take me to see the
and memberships for funding.
shop floor and all the tools he
Their work helps create a lasting
uses. Instead, he took me to
support to preserve the legacy of the
see what he was passionate
knife community. The NKCA holds an
about his knives. We first
went to his knife collection.
WHEN YOU auction at each Blade Show to raise
funds. The Auction is made possible
A COLLECTOR FIRST
CAN MAKE A through Tonys generosity
Tony credits the NKCA with helping
It doesnt take long to see
why Tony does what he
GREAT KNIFE, him learn a great deal about
pocketknives over the years.
does. He loves his knives. As There are many different shield
patterns for pocketknives and Tony
THEN YOU For 2013, the knife provided was
actually a knife accessory, a Bose ivory-
BECOME A
a knife collector myself, I was
uses a select few. For each pattern handled knife opener. This years prize
awestruck by not only his Tony uses, he has developed a
also co-incidentally brought the highest
GREAT
personal collection, but the negative plate allowing him to make
the cuts to inlay each escutcheon. dollar amount ever raised for a single
knowledge he possessed
This method of inletting for a shield knife in an NKCA auction, coming in at
about particular companies
and designs. It was obvious
dates to the early Sheffield cutlers
of the 18th century.
MAKER. $6,485.

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that knifemaking wasnt just something he

did, but is something thats part of him.
Tonys knowledge of knife design and
function comes from years of collecting
and research that alone would make him a
valuable member of the knife community.
He decided to put that knowledge to use
by making knivesalong the way produc-
ing a quality thats a standard to many
knifemakers.
When you look at Tonys work you get
the subtle message that he understands
what hes making. This is one of the rea-
sons antique knife collectors who shun
many handmade knives get Tonys style
and actively seek his work.
As a new maker myself, having been at
it for 10 years, I wanted to learn what
causes a maker to stand out and gain that
legendary status. So I sought out Tony.
A view of some of Tonys reading material. To make a great knife, one has to understand knives
Talking with Tony made me realize that
as being more than metal and a handle material.
its the passion for knifemaking first and
foremost that makes the difference. Those elements dont appear on their own. forming an operation and wiped down the
I look at other makers knives and look They come from an attention to detail. parts. As he went through working on the
for that mark of excellence, something that Great attention is given by Tony to each knife, he was not willing to trust the clean-
demonstrated their passion for knives. step of the process. To finish one slip joint, liness of his own bench, so as he works on
Tony will take more than three days. Some each piece, he places it on a clean paper
ATTENTION TO DETAIL say that when a knifemaker becomes more towel to avoid any chance of dirt scratch-
The second thing I believe that makes a skilled they become faster. In the case of ing the parts.
person a legendary maker is attention to producing a top-notch knife, you learn If you want to know what it would take
detail. quickly its the other way around. Each for you to become a great knifemaker, ask
The way Tony puts it is When you do step becomes drawn out due to the atten- yourself if youre willing to worry about
something [to a knife] make it obvious you tion to detail and making sure you achieve such details.
meant to do it. Be purposeful and consis- the quality you seek, at each stage.
tent in your actions and have a style with While watching the Bose knifemaking NO GLUE AND REAMED PINS
a purpose. With Boses knives you will no- process, I noticed that almost obsessively I picked up a couple of details on con-
tice trademark crisp lines, solid con- Tony cleaned out the pivot hole struction while at Tonys. Construction of
struction and clean presentation. and every pin hole after per- the knives is done in a traditional fashion.
A front and back view of a Bose

saddlehorn demonstrating the
care he takes in matching stag
for each side of the knife.

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Tony doesnt count on glues and epoxies to hold them together; he

pins all his pins.
On the handle material, he follows a step-by-step process. First,
he drills all his holes, and then reams them to the full depth with a
2-degree reamer, after which he reams them again at the top.
On the second reaming he uses a 10 degrees reamer. He wants
the pin to physically hold the scales in place and the body togeth-
er, but with the 10-degree reamer hes making sure. As Tony said,
Im not asking too much of the pin by trying to pin it too much.
At 10 degrees, theres enough swell to hold the knife tightly to-
gether and yet not put too much pressure on the frame or incur a
cracked circumference on the pin head. The body of the pin swells
to fill the rest of the hole making, its impossible for the parts to
separate even if something were to compromise part of the pin
head.
BOSE-GENERATION 2
While on my visit to Tony Boses shop, I had the chance to visit with
Tonys son Reese. They work side by side in the same shop on their
knives each day. Reese is a hunter, marksman and a primitive skills
enthusiast. He moves around the shop making a knife as if it was second
nature to him, as natural as breathing.
Tony has taught Reese well and Reese possesses the same dedication
to the art. He has the knife gene indeed. We can expect to see years of
excellent work coming forth from Reeses bench when hes not out
enjoying the outdoors.
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This finished knife is the one that

Tony worked on when I was at the
shop. The pattern is called the Zulu
Spear tip, modeled after a 1930
blade pattern. (Special thanks to
Kerry Hampton for this picture.
Kerrys a friend of Tonys, as well as
a knifemaker and a photographer.)
JEWELERS LOUPE INSPECTION

As in every step of the process while
pinning the pin, Tony uses a jewelers
loupe to inspect the swelling of the pin.
That loupe is also used to inspect his hand
rubbing, grinding and the joints on his
handle material. The entire knife goes
through scrutiny with that loupe. Tony told
me, If you want to put a demand on qual-
ity, start looking at your work through a
magnifying lens. If you do that, good
enough will never exist in your vocabu-
lary.
THE THREE REQUIREMENTS

FOR A KNIFE LEGEND
Passion
Attention to Detail
Pride Tony keeps a number of Burr King grinders set up with different tool configurations to make his
workflow easier.

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Here are the parts of the Zulu Spear point

just after being machined for relief, cleaned
and placed on a fresh piece of paper towel.
YOURE NOT
JUST PUTTING A
PRODUCT OUT
THERE, YOURE
PRESENTING
SOMETHING THAT
REPRESENTS
YOU.
NO BUFFER FOR A CRISP A buffer will blend the lines, but if you
GRIND LINE rub by hand the finish is more even and
Achieving a crisp grind line is some- has a crisper appearance, Tony said.
thing not left to chance. Tony actually For each process, there seems to be
hand rubs the finish on the entire knife. myriad techniques employed to ensure the
The blade is not only rubbed by hand, but highest quality.
instead of using a buffer, Tony insists on At one point, I observed as Tony was
hand sanding even the scales to the point starting to shape the ivory handle on the
of using a micro-fiber polishing cloth that knife he was making. He actually put the
he lubricates with peanut oil. pieces of ivory to his lips. Ivory is very
THE DRAWING
Tony has long followed the tradition of holding a drawing annually at the Blade Show.
The practice of holding a drawing has been around since the 1970s when Jess Horn originated
the concept. The drawing allows more people a chance to buy one of Tonys knives rather than
have one collector with deep pockets show up early and buy the complete table. Any custom
dealer would be happy to do that.
The process is simple. You enter the drawing and if your name is pulled, you get to choose from
the remaining selection of the knives available.
At the 2013 Blade Show, I had a chance to talk with Tony and I asked him what was the largest
number of entrants in a drawing. Tony told me the highest was more than 300 people.

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sensitive, so you dont want to overheat

it. I touch it to my lips so I can accurately CASE COLLABORATIONS
gauge the temperature, he said. His Wonder what goes into working on a
care for that ivory was the same as a factory collaboration? Tony Bose has been
mother checking her child for a fever. Cases go-to designer for years. I asked how
the process went, since it revolves around
traditional designs.
PRIDE
Tony has a great understanding of
The third attribute is pridepride in
traditional folders and combines that with
what you do. Pride gives you a vision of his unique style to come up with
your work as an actual extension of collaborations with Case. They often work
yourself. Youre not just putting a prod- together on the ideas. Things will float back
uct out there, youre presenting some- and forth as to what knives they want to
thing that represents you, Tony told me. focus on, and Tony will begin on narrowing it
If you look at a knife like that, you will down to a model and then adding his Up until recently Tony would use a 14-inch
naturally want the best you can produce personal touches to the knife. wheel to grind out his knives, but after
to leave your shop. Tony referred to the Case will focus on input from consumers talking with Burr King, he now uses a 20-
as well, trying to move through the different inch wheel they made specifically because
attributes of a maker as having the of his recommendation. Here we see Tony
vintage patterns and keep things fresh for
knife gene. He added, Its something working an older 14-inch wheel.
collectors.
inside a person that makes them a knife
A Tony Bose Case

collaboration that had
outstanding
popularity is his
adaption of an old
Cattaraugus Yukon
pattern. Note the
double pulls on the
master blade.

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Using a straight edge wrapped in micro-fiber

paper, Tony slowly and methodically runs the
handle of each folder using peanut oil to
create a slur.
person, someone who loves them wants to

learn about them and appreciate them.
Often we do what we do without stop-
ping to take into account why. In Tonys
case, he
knows why
he does what
he does and
thats why hes a leg-
end among collectors and
knifemakers.
It takes time to reach the
top levels of quality, and
some buyers do not know
enough or care enough about
quality to appreciate the
knifemakers efforts.
Theres no need for a fold-
ing knife with five blades,
Tony explained. The reason
you make one is to prove to
yourself you can do it.
As a knifemaker myself, I un-
derstand how important it is to
challenge oneself as a maker to
become better and not worry
about others. Tony reinforced that.
Tony is a down-to-earth mak-
er who helps many people
by sharing his knowledge
of knifemaking. He
would not call himself
a legend; its those
who view and ap-
preciate his work
that do. KI

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BY J. BRUCE VOYLES
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If you have a favorite site we might have missed, please pass it along to us for
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We update this listing regularly on our website.
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DIRECTORY
MANUFACTURERS/IMPORTERS AL MAR KNIVES

Since 1979, Al Mar Knives has been creating unique designs. Each Al Mar
A.G. RUSSELL KNIVES knife features flat-ground blades for strength and superior performance.
A.G. Russell Knives is the www.almarknives.com
oldest mail-order knife
company in the world, ATLANTA CUTLERY CORP.
since 1964. This compa- The Atlanta Company Corp. is a seller of unique and hard to find knives,
nys been instrumental in cutting tools, antique firearms, military swords and adventure gear. At-
the founding of the lanta Cutlery also sells knife-making supplies. Here you can also purchase
Knifemakers Guild, for- military replica guns.
mer owner of Bertram www.atlantacutlery.com
(Hen & Rooster), and in
the forefront of the knife BEAR & SON CUTLERY
business for years. Bear & Son Cutlery of Jacksonville, Alabama, is an American cutlery
www.agrussell.com manufacturer with a rich tradition that includes being the largest
manufacturer of knives with Damascus steel blades.
ALCAS CUTLERY (CUTCO CUTLERY CORP) www.bearandsoncutlery.com
Founded in 1949 in Olean, New York, Alcas Corp changed its name to
CUTCO Corporation, the largest manufacturer of kitchen cutlery in the BENCHMADE KNIVES
United States and Canada. They have also made on contract for other Founded in 1988 by Les de Asis, Benchmade Knife Company
manufacturers some of the best factory-made folding hunters and pock- was built on the premise of designing, manufacturing and
etknives. delivering the highest quality in sporting cutlery.
www.alcas.com www.benchmade.com

BLACKHAWK custom knives out of a small cabin. Today, the design accomplishments in recent cutlery histo-
Blackhawk was founded in 1993 by former company is a retailer of knives for combat, out- ryand is a design copied by a wide variety of
Navy SEAL Mike Noel. Blackhawk's gear is now doors survival, law enforcement, fire, rescue other manufacturers.
the choice of many Special Ops units world- and military personnel. www.chrisreeve.com
wide. Their knife line is but a small part of their www.bussecombat.com
tactical product line. COAST CUTLERY
www.blackhawk.com CAMILLUS CUTLERY COMPANY Coast Cutlery has been setting the standard for
quality products since 1919, and while they
BOKER KNIVES, USA veered into the lighting field where they be-
Today's Boker Knives descend from the Boeker came a leader, in recent years theyre making a
tool factory in Remscheid, Germany. Boker has stronger push back into the cutlery business,
two major knife factories, one in Solingen, Ger- led by long-time Gerber alum Doug Hutchins.
many and one in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bok- Among their designers is the legendary Ron
er Knives makes quality cutlery for kitchen, Lake.
pocket, military, law enforcement, collecting www.coastportland.com
and hunting.
www.boker.de/us/ While the manufacturing company of Camillus COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE & TOOL
ceased operation, the trademarks were pur-
BROWNING KNIVES chased by a new company that has emerged
Browning knives are specifically designed with as a serious player in the knife industry, with a
the needs of the outdoorsman in mind, in a variety of designs and a unique blade coating.
wide variety of designs and categories. www.camillusknives.com
www.browning.com
CANAL STREET CUTLERY
BUCK KNIVES Taking the street name that fronts a 100-plus-
year-old knife factory (both Ulster and
Schrade have inhabited this same building),
Canal Street Cutlery blends the old and the
new. CSCC has a wealth of knifemaking experi- Columbia River Knife & Tool is an American
ence and technical knowledge. It supplies knife company established in 1994 and based
knives that are 100-percent hand assembled in Oregon. It produces a wide range of knives,
and finished. tools and associated accessories. These include
www.canalstreetcutlery.com both fixed blades and folding knives along with
multi-tools. They also produce sharpeners and
Buck Knives dates it history back more than CAS HANWEI different carrying systems. They boast the
100 years to the handmade knives made by largest group of professional knifemakers/de-
Hoyt H. Buck. Today in their Idaho factory, Buck signers, most of whom have contributed a vari-
manufactures and sells pocket, folding and ety of designs to the company.
fixed-blade knives, and multiuse equipment. It www.crkt.com
also offers pocketknives, folding, fixed and fil-
let knives; and accessories such as sheaths, CONDOR KNIFE AND TOOL
scissors, saws and axes. Condor Tool and Knife traces its history back to
www.buckknives.com 1787 when it was founded in Solingen, Germany.
CAS Hanwei is a leading manufacturer of Today, the company offers high-quality tools
BULLDOG KNIVES swords and historic replica weaponry. Their for the outdoor enthusiast. Their lines of fine
Bulldog Knives has been one of the favorite catalogue boasts the finest in hand-forged, machetes, axes and knives are made to the
work and collectible knife makers for the last authentic and battle-ready Japanese swords highest technical specification.
25 years. In 1990, they started running a mail- and Samurai swords. www.condortk.com
order knife service to several hundred people. www.casiberia.com
Now, they sell on eBay and their website. Their DARK OPS KNIVES
knives are made in Germany. CHRIS REEVE KNIVES Dark Ops Knives are made from a proprietary
www.bulldogknives.org Chris Reeve Knives came into existence in 1987 hybrid alloy of chromium, cobalt, tungsten,
when Chris manufactured the first Sebenza. vanadium and molybdenum with surgical-
BUSSE COMBAT KNIVES This folding knife has become one of the stan- grade stainless steel. Variants include tactical
Busse Combat Knives came into existence in dard knife designs. The pioneering frame lock knives, military knives and combat knives.
the late 1970s when Jerry Busse started selling designed by Reeve is one of the more notable www.darkopsknives.com

DIAMOND BLADE known as the producer of knives for the cable HTM KNIVES
The idea of Diamond Blade was conceived in channel knife sales shows. The initials stand for Hand Tech Made Knives,
2003 when two quail hunters stood up to the www.frostcutlery.com or in other words advanced designs of near
challenge of building an advanced blade. To- handmade quality. Darrell Ralph is one of the
day, Diamond Blade has made technological GASTON GLOCK STYLE shakers and movers here.
advances that take manufactured knife-edge A company started by the son of the legendary www.htmknives.com
performance to another level. gun company, it offers items from apparel and
www.diamondbladeknives.com bags to an emerging interest in knives. KA-BAR KNIVES, INC.
www.gastonglockstyle.com Manufacturer of military, law enforcement,
DPX GEAR hunting, sporting and outdoor knives since
Its name is an abbreviation for Dangerous GERBER GEAR 1898, with current designs that include Zombie
Places Extreme, and is a supplier of equipment Gerber is a maker of consumer knives and mul- knives and the Becker Knife & Tool line of Ethan
for hostile and deadly environments and led by ti-tools headquartered in Oregon. Gerber was Becker.
Robert Young Pelton. established in 1939 by Pete Gerber, and has a www.kabar.com
www.dpxgear.com reputation for making quality knives of innova-
tive design, designed by famous knifemakers. KERSHAW KNIVES
EMERSON KNIVES, INC. www.gerbergear.com
The #1 Hard Use Knives in the World is the
slogan for Emerson knives. Company head GREAT EASTERN KNIVES
Ernest Emerson is a noted trainer in knife com- Great Eastern Knives is located in Titusville,
bat, and his knives are carried by people rang- Pennsylvania. GEC specializes in highly collecta-
ing from entertainer Zac Brown to U.S. Navy ble and premium quality usable pocketknives,
SEALs. hunting knives and kitchen knives. The compa-
www.emersonknives.com ny is noted for its American craftsmanship and
traditional hands-on manufacturing methods. Started by ex-Gerber Blades knife salesman
ESEE KNIVES www.greateasterncutlery.net Pete Kershaw, Kershaw Knives designs and
manufactures a range of knives, including
GROHMANN KNIVES kitchen cutlery, pocketknives and outdoor
A small Canadian family business that came knives. Currently owned by the Japanese KAI
into existence 45 years ago, Grohmann Knives Group, Kershaw is headquartered in Tualatin,
have won more than 25 international honors, Oregon.
including a place in the prestigious New York's www.kershawknives.com
Museum of modern Art.
www.grohmannknives.com KUTMASTER KNIFE & TOOL
For nearly 90 years, KutMaster of Utica, New
HALLMARK KNIVES York, has been a leading manufacturer of top-
This line of extra-heavy-duty tactical and ex- This important companys brands include quality knives and specialty tools for outdoor
treme outdoor knives is designed by a team Robert Klauss Kissing Crane knives and a new and household use. Through the years they've
that also teaches survival training in South line of tactical knives. continued to produce innovative products that
American jungles. www.hallmarkcutlery.com meet the demanding performance require-
www.eseeknives.com ments of serious outdoorsmen, DIY handymen
HOGUE, INC. and professional tradesmen around the world.
FALLKNIVEN www.kutmaster.com
The Sweden-based manufacturer makes mod-
ern knives with a Scandinavian style. LANSKY SHARPENERS & KNIVES
www.fallknives.com Since 1979, Lansky Sharpeners & Knives has
been recognized as the world leader in sharpen-
FAMARS ing technology. In recent years theyve added
A company that began as makers of exquisite knives to their offerings.
fine engraved Italian long guns has moved into www.lanskysharpeners.com
knives, many with engraving every bit the quali- Primarily a custom pistol grip producer, Hogue
ty of that on their top firearms. has expanded into a line of efficient and sturdy LEATHERMAN
www.famarslama.com tactical knives designed by knifemaker Alan Founded in 1983, Leatherman Tool Group pro-
Elischewitz, who has also served as a Recon duces a top-of-the-line range of multi-tools
FROST CUTLERY COMPANY Marine. and knives. Company founder Tim Leatherman
This major import company is perhaps best www.hogueknives.com invented the folding pliers knife. One of Ore-

MORA OF SWEDEN AB Blade Magazine, the American Blade Collectors

Mora of Sweden AB was founded when two Association and the National Knife Collectors
knife companies, K.J. Eriksson and Frost's Knife Association.
factory, merged. A manufacturer of cutlery, www.queencutlery.com
tools and general hardware, the company sup-
plies professionals with premium quality cut- REMINGTON CUTLERY
ting tools that are designed with advanced er- Remington Cutlery began manufacturing top-
gon's most reputed companies, Leatherman gonomics in mind. quality pocketknives in the early 1920s. They
caters to both tool and knife connoisseurs, and www.moraofsweden.se stopped producing knives at the beginning of
DIY handymen. WWII and reentered the knife market in 1982
www.leatherman.com OKC-ONTARIO KNIFE CO. with limited editions and eventually expanded
Situated Franklinville, New York, Ontario Knife into a full line of knives, including many Ameri-
LONE WOLF KNIVES can-made designs.
Lone Wolf Knives was founded by Jim Wehrs www.remington.com
with the goal of producing fine semi-custom
knives, and became a part of Benchmade SEBERTECH
Knives in recent years. Brett Sebers company offers unique designs
from key ring knife tools to a heavy-duty folder
MANTIS KNIVES with ratchet points in the opening, allowing a
Mantis Knives provides its customers with variety of cutting positions.
something that no other knife company is pro- www.sebertech.com
viding: new product innovations by rejecting
the constraints of conventional ideas. Company produces a wide-ranging product line, SHEFFIELD TOOLS
www.mantisknives.com and is best known as the primary U.S. govern- A hand-tool manufacturer since 1919, Sheffield
ment contractor for their armed forces stan- Tools is a manufacturer of quality multi-tools,
MEYERCO dard issue knives. knives and lockback utility knives.
www.ontarioknife.com www.sheffield-tools.com
OLAMIC CUTLERY SOG SPECIALTY KNIVES

Handmade Damascus hunting knives with a
Russian craftsmen flavor are among this com-
panys offerings.
www.olamiccutlery.com
Designed by Blackie Collins and Bill Meyer, Mey-
erco is the original assisted opening mechanism PRO-TECH KNIVES
knife company. The first Meyerco knife was Pro-Tech Knives is a family-owned knife-build-
called the "Strut'N'Cut" and it won the 1997 ing company. Each Pro-Tech knife is a blend of
Blade Show's "Most Innovative American De- the finest materials available and built with the
sign" award. Strut'N'Cut is today the slickest most current high-tech manufacturing process-
and sleekest automatic around. es that include CNC machining, wire EDM, laser SOG Specialty Knives is a Washington-based
www.meyercousa.com cutting, etc. company producing fixed blades, folding knives
www.protechknives.com and multipurpose tools, many created by SOG
MIL-TAC KNIVES & TOOLS founder Spencer Frazer.
Craig Sword had a background working with PUMA KNIFE CO., USA www.sogknives.com
other knife companies before he launched this Puma is the eighth oldest trademark in Ger-
company specializing in tactical knives, with many. Puma has been distributed in the United SPARTAN BLADES, USA
addition products that include tactical pens States for more than 50 years now and has es- This knife company produces real deal tactical
and pistol grips. tablished for itself a strong reputation for knives and is owned and operated by retired
www.mil-tac.com sharp, high-quality hunting knives. Special Forces vets.
www.pumaknifecompanyusa.com www.spartanbladesusa.com
MISSION KNIVES
A Garden Grove, California, manufacturer that QUEEN CUTLERY CO. SPYDERCO KNIVES
pioneered (and still offers a wide variety of) ti- Located in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Queen Cut- Founded in 1978 by Sal Glesser, Spyderco Knives
tanium alloy knives. A knife company with a lery Co. is now owned by Daniels Family Knives. is a manufacturer of quality knives and sharp-
tactical knife bent. A well-known maker of finely crafted pock- eners. Backed by more than 30 years of R&D to
www.missionknives.com etknives, their products have won awards from find the right steels and handle materials, often

utilizing some of the worlds top designers and United Cutlery covers a full spectrum of prod- W.R. Case & Sons is an American manufacturer
knifemakers for collaborations, these knives are ucts, from knives to swords to novelty items. of premium, handcrafted knives. Cases offer-
ergonomically designed to open easily and fit www.unitedcutlery.com ings include a wide variety of knives that fit vir-
comfortably in the hand. tually any need, from convenient folding pock-
www.spyderco.com VICTORINOX etknives and fixed-blade sporting knives to
The producer of Swiss Army knives. Nuff said. limited edition commemoratives and col-
STONE RIVER GEAR www.swissarmy.com lectibles.
This company imports new designs based on www.wrcase.com
ceramic blades and carbon fiber handles, WILD BOAR BLADES
among other designs. Principals in the compa- In 1995, Ray Simonson opened a company
ny are former Schrade Cutlery alums. called Kopromed and started selling Polish Ko- ONLINE KNIFE FORUMS
www.stonerivergearl.com promed Knives. The name changed to Wild
Boar Blades in 1998 and Simonson branched ALL ABOUT POCKET KNIVES
STRIDER KNIVES out to Linder, Okapi and River Trader knives as The All About Pocket Knives (AAPK) project
well as custom knives. began in March 2004. The leading forum for
www.wildboarblades.com vintage knives, knife shows and that segment
of the market.
WILLIAM HENRY KNIVES www.allaboutpocketknives.com
Founded in 1997 by Matthew William Conable
and Michael Henry Honack, William Henry BLADEFORUMS.COM
Knives today manufactures fine upscale pro- With more than 20,000 members and one-mil-
duction folding knives, and are often marketed lion posts, BladeForums.com is one of the
Strider Knives is an American company produc- in fine jewelry stores. largest knife forums, and with those numbers
ing a line of popular tactical fixed-blade knives www.williamhenryknives.com comes a large share of opinions.
and folders. www.bladeforums.com
www.striderknives.com WILSON TACTICAL
JERZEEDEVIL
TAYLOR BRANDS One of the liveliest online knife forums, popu-
The trademarks of Smith & Wesson, Schrade lated with members with strong opinions and a
Cutlery, Old Timer and Uncle Henry are just a low tolerance for vapid bull. Some not-safe-for-
few of the brands produced by this company. work sections are directed to this primarily
www.taylorbrandsllc.com male audience.
www.jerzeedevil.com
TIMBERLINE KNIVES A newcomer to the knife field, Wilson Tactical
Timberline Knives is the knife company arm of has added tactical folders to their offerings of KNIFE DOGS
Gatco sharpeners. They produce a line of heavy- tactical gear, and is even stocking limited runs A family- and business-friendly forum all about
duty sportsman knives. by some of the better-known custom makers knives and the knife industry; "G" rated and
gatcosharpeners.com www. wilsontactical.com with a no drama policy.
www.knifedogs.com
TOPS KNIVES WINKLER KNIVES 2
Founded by Oliver James Bailey, TOPS Knives An offshoot of Daniel Winklers handmade KNIFE ENTHUSIAST FORUM
has a 12-member knife design team that makes knife operation, this line of tactical knives came Knifeforums.com is a forum where knife enthu-
sure that the company's knives remain "hard to into prominence when Navy SEAL Mark Owen siasts can meet and discuss, online, their indus-
the core." TOPS fixed blades are designed and described in his book on the Bin Laden mission try, politics and personal experiences, in a sen-
handcrafted at their own facility and are the that he had carried a Daniel Winkler knife sible and non-aggressive way. A part of the
choice of many Special Ops teams. proof positive what some Navy SEALs really Blade Magazine segment of the market.
www.topsknives.com carry. www.knifeforums.com
UNITED CUTLERY W.R. CASE & SONS THE KNIFE NETWORK

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USUAL SUSPECTS DISCUSSION BOARD

The Usual Suspects Guild Forum Index includes
a knife discussion board, topics, posts centering
on tactical knives and related subjects. Representing the entire knife community since
www.usualsuspects.net 1998, AKTI is the nonprofit organization pro-
tecting knife rights for all. Learn how AKTI is
proactively assuring reasonable and responsi-
KNIFE ORGANIZATIONS ble knife laws and educating lawmakers and
law enforcement on your behalf.
THE AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY www.akti.org
KNIFEMAKERS GUILD
Started in 1970 by A.G. Russell, the Knifemak-
ers Guild now has more than 300 members.
The Guild's mission is to promote custom
knives, to assist the knifemaker technically and
to encourage ethical and professional business
Established in 1976, The American Bladesmith conduct. Members meet once a year to show-
Society works at promoting and advancing the case their products and elect office bearers at
art and science of the forged blades and other the annual Knifemakers Guild show.
implements, and also to inform and educate www.knifemakersguild.com
people about bladesmithing, metal forging and
heat treating processes, knife/tool design and KNIFE RIGHTS ADVOCACY GROUP
fabrication, and related arts. The Knife Rights Advocacy Group is a founda-
www.americanbladesmith.com tion dedicated to encouraging safe and respon-
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sible use of knives and edged tools, and educat- prove knifemaking in the state. Goals of the as- er businesses related to the art of knifemaking
ing knife owners, public officials and the gener- sociation are to promote California knives and in the state of Ohio.
al public about the history of knives and knife- their makers, to help California knifemakers im- www.geocities.com
related laws. prove their work, and to put on a great knife
www.kniferights.org show at least once each year. TEXAS KNIFEMAKERS AND COLLECTORS
www.calknives.org ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL KNIFE COLLECTORS Established in 1999, the Texas Knifemakers &
ASSOCIATION
FLORIDA KNIFEMAKERS ASSOCIATION Collectors Association primarily promotes
The National Knife Collectors Association is a
The Florida Knifemakers Association, home of handmade knives in the state and the
not-for-profit organization, established in 1972,
fine custom knives, is dedicated to the preser- craftspersons who make them. It also, among
to promote the hobby of knife collecting and
vation of knifemaking in all its forms in the other things, introduces handmade knives to
preserve all aspects of the history of cutlery
state. It was founded in 1997 to promote and more of the buying public and encourages the
and cutlery related items.
advance the craft, art and science of knifemak- productive use and collection of handmade
www.nkcaknife.org
ing, and to improve the overall quality, perform- knives.
ance and value of knives, edged tools, cutlery www.tkca.org
PROFESSIONAL KNIFEMAKERS and related products.
ASSOCIATION www.floridaknifemakers.org
RETAILERS
MONTANA KNIFEMAKERS ASSOCIATION AND RESELLERS
(MKA)
Founded in 1994, the Montana Knifemakers As- ADAMS KNIFEWORKS
sociation is a nonprofit educational organiza- Has a custom shop for customized knives, ma-
tion to further the art of knifemaking in the jor brands, and an inventory of autos for those
state. Its members are custom knifemakers legally authorized to own or purchase.
The Professional Knifemakers Association is a dedicated to perfecting their craft and provid- www.adamsknifeworks.com
nonprofit organization with members spread ing their customers with quality products.
the world over. The primary requisite for all These members are highly proficient, and em- BLADE CONNECTION
members of the PKA is to have achieved the phasize the highest quality in both their work- Blade Connection.com has assembled one of
highest possible level of professionalism in manship and in their business ethics. the world's largest collections of every-day car-
their craft or service. www.montanaknifemakers.com ry knives. The secure website features both pro-
www.proknifemakers.com duction knives and handmades.
NORTH CAROLINA KNIFEMAKERS GUILD www.bladeconnection.com
STATE ORGANIZATIONS BLADE GALLERY

Knifemaking BladeGallery.com is one of the oldest purveyors
Organizations by State of custom knives in the world. Visit Blade-
Gallery either at their site or their retail gallery
ARKANSAS KNIFEMAKERS ASSOCIATION in Kirkland, Washington.
The Arkansas Knifemakers Association brings www.bladegallery.com
together the finest craftsmen in the region and
provides an opportunity for enthusiasts to dis- BLADEHQ
cover and admire their work. The association Founded in 1992, the North Carolina Knifemak-
also has members from surrounding states and ers Guild has four fundamental purposes. These
highlights the art of knifemaking in Arkansas. are to promote the craft of custom knifemak-
www.arkansasknifemakers.com ing, to seek to constantly improve the crafts-
manship of its members, to provide an educa-
CALIFORNIA KNIFEMAKERS ASSOCIATION tional resource to anyone interested in the
craft, and to encourage new makers and pro-
vide a forum for their training.
www.ncknifeguild.org Authorized dealer for more than 100 different
brands.
OHIO KNIFEMAKERS ASSOCIATION (OKA) www.bladehq.com
The Ohio Knifemakers Association is an organi-
zation dedicated to increase public awareness BLADE OPS
Formed by Bob Loveless in 1981, the California and further the art of knifemaking by promot- They describe themselves as specializing in as-
Knifemakers Association was formed to im- ing Ohio knives and their makers as well as oth- sisted opening, fixed and automatic blades

from some of the best blade manufacturers in

the world.
www.bladeops.com
CUSTOM KNIFE GALLERY OF COLORADO

Gallery of custom/handmade knives by propri-
etor Bob Glassman.
www.customknifegallery.com
CUTLERY SHOPPE
Located in Meridian, Idaho, Cutlery Shoppe is a

retailer of name-brand cutlery, sharpeners and
tools. It specializes in German and American
fine cutlery and dinnerware products.
www.cutleryshoppe.com
DEADWOOD KNIVES
The USP of Deadwood Knives is "Confidence in
the sale."
www.deadwoodknives.com
EPICUREAN EDGE
Providing household cutlery in the world at the
lowest possible price. They also offer an assort-
ment of knife storage, accessories, cutting
boards and sharpening tools. Ordering is easy,
fast and safe.
www.epicedge.com
KNIFE CAVE
Knife Cave offers all major fantasy blades for

every function imaginable. Fantasy items in-
clude swords, anime, movie replicas, gauntlets,
martial arts, self-defense and more. A division
of the Smoky Mountain Knife Works organiza-
tion.
www.knifecave.com

KNIFE CENTER LA BOTTEGA DEL COLTELLO ITALIAN KNIFE sources new knives as soon as theyre available
SHOP and is always well stocked. In addition to facto-
La Bottega Del Coltello was founded by Tarcisio ry-made folding knives, fixed-blade and spe-
Ambrosioni who started out as a scissors man- cialty knives, Plaza Cutlery also carries a large
ufacturer and later, along with his wife Anna, selection of custom knives.
ventured into knives. In 2008, the group www.plazacutlery.com
launched an online store featuring custom
knives, kitchen knives, outdoor knives, scissors RAT WORX
Created in 1995, Knife Center is the original on- and shears, wood carvings tools, home tools RAT Worx us a dealer/distributor for the
line cutlery catalog. Offers a wide selection of and a lot more. firearms industry and is also creating an inno-
knives and cutlery. www.bottegadelcoltello.it vative line of knives. RAT stands for Re-
www.knifecenter.com search And Technology.
MONKEY EDGE www.ratworxusa.com
KNIFEWORKS
A Louisiana-based company offering some ex- REDHILL CUTLERY
clusives that says theyre backed by $2 million
worth of inventory.
www.knifeworks.com
KNIFE ZONE
Bills itself as the online window to the custom

tactical knife world.
www.monkeyedge.com Starting from humble beginnings in the late
90s when the Basham family began with a sin-
NEW GRAHAM KNIVES gle-panel case knife display that held six to
The New Graham Knives website features eight knives, Redhill Cutlery is now Kentucky's
The Knife Zone is Canada's premier online knife Smith and Wesson knives, clothing and collect- largest cutlery dealer and showroom. Today,
store that sells knives and swords. able items not found anywhere else. Redhill sells the best knives at the best prices
www.knifezone.ca www.newgraham.com with service that sets them apart from the
competition.
KNIVES PLUS RETAIL CUTLERY AND CUT- ONE STOP KNIFE SHOP www.redhillcutlery.com
LERY ACCESSORIES
KnivesPlus.com has been in the retail cutlery ROBERTSON'S CUSTOM CUTLERY
and cutlery accessories business since 1987.
They carry thousands of new production knives,
representing most major knife or knife accesso-
ry manufacturers.
www.knivesplus.com
One Stop Knife Shop has been in operation
KNIVESSHIPFREE.COM since 1998 and boasts all major brands of cut-
lery. It stores more than 15,000 knives, switch-
blades, butterfly knives, automatic knives, Expert in the world of custom knives with 25
kitchen cutlery and military knives. years of experience, and offering an excellent
www.onestopknifeshop.com selection of in-stock knives, with an emphasis
on "value" pricing. Featuring today's market
PARAGON: THE FINEST SPORTS SPECIALTY leaders and those who will be in the future. Ex-
Bark River Knives claims to have the best selec- STORE clusive designs, limited editions and expertise
tion and everythings in stock! Free shipping! Since 1908, Paragon Sports has been the lead- provided with regards to investing in fine cus-
www.knivesshipfree.com ing specialty sports equipment retailers in New tom knives. Robertson is also the Custom Knife
York City. Field Editor for Knives Illustrated.
KROLL INTERNATIONAL www.paragonsports.com www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com
Primarily a law enforcement/tactical supplier,
this 30-year-old company also carries an exten- PLAZA CUTLERY SARGE-KNIVES-STORE.COM
sive knife offering. Plaza Cutlery, a family owned business, is one Sarge-Knives Store is the world's largest online
www.krollcorp.com of the finest cutlery stores in the world. It source for Sarge products. They offer a wide

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www.sarge-knives-store.com
SHEPHERD HILL KNIVES

Shepherd Hills Knives started in 1972 when Ida
Reid opened a store with just one employee.
Today, this 100-employee strong business is the
largest case knives dealer in the country with
seven stores across America.
www.shephills.com
SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE WORKS
Beginning in 1970 when Kevin Pipes and John

Parker started selling pocketknives at flea mar-
kets, Smoky Mountain Knife Works offers all Cutting Edge Artists Choose Tormach Mills
major knife brands for every function imagina- Knifemakers around the world are using Tormach PCNC milling machines to add new dimensions to
ble. More than 1.2 million customers visit their their craft. Todays top blade artists are embracing CNC technology to shape and sculpt blades and
handles, cut precision blade locks and other mechanisms,
retail showroom annually. and customize designs with engraving and detail.
www.smkw.com
Tormach PCNC 1100 Series 3
starting at
SONOMA CUTLERY
$8480
(plus shipping)
Sonoma Cutlery distributes the highest-quality
knives, cutlery, chef tools and scissors to the
United States. Its the largest cutlery, knife and Follow knifemaker John Grimsmo as he
gift store in California. Sonoma has every chef makes his own knives with a PCNC 1100 on
his web series, Knifemaking Tuesdays, at
tool and gadget, quality cookware and special- www.tormach.com/kmt.
ty items that cannot be found anywhere else.

www.sonomacutlery.com
THE BLADE SHOP Shown here with optional

stand, LCD monitor, machine
arms, and accessories.
Grimsmo Knives milling a fixed blade, called

The Tor, on a Tormach PCNC 1100.
www.tormach.com/knives
Established in 2001, The Blade Shop is a family-

owned business that brings to you the highest
quality and selection of knives. Due to the suc-
cess of their website, they only sell knives on
the Internet.
www.thebladeshop.com
YELLOWHORSE COLLECTIBLES
One of the largest distributors of Yellowhorse
knives and collectibles in the U.S. with more

than 700 Yellowhorse knives, money clips, A full-service knifemaking and hobbyist prefer the convenience, they also offer online
lighters and other collectibles. Many one-of-a supplier. shopping.
kinds or very low runs by David, Brian and Ron www.knifemaking.com www.blueridgeknives.com
Yellowhorse.
www.yellowhorsecollectibles.com KNIFE & GUN FINISHING SUPPLIES CUT KNIFE DISTRIBUTION INC.
Cut Knife Distribution Inc. is a Canadian multi-
brand wholesale distributor for cutlery, swords,
SUPPLIERS knives, battle axes, other decorative weaponry,
sharpeners, medieval replica armor and col-
ALABAMA DAMASCUS lectibles.
Source for Damascus in a variety of configura- www.cutknifedistribution.ca
tions.
www.alabamadamascussteel.com MOTENG KNIVES AND TOOLS
A Southwest-based supplier with a long history
BLACKSMITHS DEPOT: within the knife industry.
KAYNE & SON CUSTOM HARDWARE www.knifeandgun.com
KOVAL KNIVES
A full line of knifemaking supplies.
www.kovalknives.com Moteng Knives and Tools is a trusted, one-stop
resource for dealers and resellers offering cut-
MIDWEST KNIFEMAKERS SUPPLY, LLC lery, lighting, camping and outdoor products,
A full-line knifemaking supply house. public safety products, apparel and other pop-
www.usaknifemaker.com ular items. With an inventory of more than
Blacksmiths Depot is known worldwide for its 50,000 products, Moteng is dedicated to pro-
professional quality forging tools and equip- SHEFFIELD KNIFEMAKERS SUPPLY viding an outstanding online shopping experi-
ment. They strive to give the best customer Established full-line knife suppliers. ence with exceptional services and benefits to
service and quick turnaround on your orders. www.sheffieldsupply.com their customers.
Shop at Blacksmithsdepot.com for all your www.moteng.com
bladesmithing tools. TEXAS KNIFEMAKERS SUPPLY
www.customforgedhardware.com Complete knifemaking supplies for the profes-
www.blacksmithsdepot.com sional and hobbyist. SHARPENERS
www.texasknife.com
BURLSALES DMT DIAMOND MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
Dealers in burl woods. UNCLE AL
www.burlsales.com Al Lawrences knifemaking supply store. Hosts
a knife get-together the second Thursday of
GREAT LAKES WATERJET, INC. each month at his DeQueen, Arkansas, store.
High-quality knife blank and knife related cut- www.riversidemachine.com
ting and parts.
www.greatlakeswaterjetinc.com
WHOLESALERS DMT Diamond Machining Technology has been
HAWKINS KNIFEMAKING SUPPLY an innovator and producer of the world's finest
Run by Knifemakers Guild member Rade BLUE RIDGE KNIVES diamond knife and tool sharpeners for more
Hawkins. than 30 years. DMT manufactures a full range
www.hawkinsknifemakingsupplies.com of precision-engineered diamond and unbreak-
able ceramic sharpeners and honing cones. All
JANTZ SUPPLY products are designed and made in the USA us-
ing the highest-quality materials and work-
manship.
www.dmtsharp.com
Blue Ridge has been in business for more than GREAT AMERICAN TRADING CO.
30 years and provides expert assistance and Great American Trading Co. offers sharpeners,
quality service. Their catalog lists more than knives and related items.
20,000 items and 375 brands, and if clients www.gatco.com

LANSKY SHARPENERS & KNIVES

Since 1979, Lansky Sharpeners & Knives has
been recognized as the world leader in sharpen-
ing technology. In recent years they have ex-
panded with knives too.
www.lanskysharpeners.com
PROVEN,
SMITH'S: THE EDGE EXPERTS
Features a broad line of knife, tool and scissor
sharpeners, ranging from electric sharpeners
LIKE THE
and manual sharpeners, to accessories. All in-
formation and education on knife sharpeners
and sharpening is available on their website.
TEAMS THAT
USE THEM.
www.smithsedge.com
WARTHOG SHARPENERS
The V Sharp is the worlds first adjustable, (17,
20 & 25) freehand precision knife sharpener
that sharpens your knife at a consistent angle
every time. Two high-quality 325-grit natural
diamond rods sharpen the blade on both sides
simultaneously.
www.v-sharp.com KI
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IN THE FIELD.
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by U.S. Special Forces teams for decades. So whether
youre answering the call of duty or arming yourself with
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THE
RUSSIANS
HAVE COME!
FEATURING INNOVATIVE DESIGNS AND
QUALITY AT A FAIR PRICE,
KIZLYAR SUPREMES KNIVES
HAVE ARRIVED IN THE STATES
BY KI STAFF
R ussia is not a country commonly associated with quality

knivesuntil now.
CAS Hanwei introduced the Kizlyar Supreme line of knives, which debuted at
the 2013 Blade Show.
PERFORMANCE KNIVES
Kizlyar Supreme is a Russian knife manufacturer based in St. Petersburg, Rus-
sia, utilizing the highest tech processes and materials to produce per-
formance knives.
They have been making waves in the knife industry in
Russia, Australia and Germany through innovative de-
signs, build quality and a fair price. The brand is
backed by a multinational team of talented design-
ers and engineers from Russia, Germany, Aus-
tralia and Japan.
D2, AUS-8 AND 440C STEEL

Kizlyar Supreme's knives feature
tried and true blade steels in semi-

The Bloke series

knives feature an
aggressive design
on the G10 scales
for a secure grip.
The knife combines
a hard lock-up and
D2 or AUS-8, as
well as different
blade coatings.
Retail runs from
$87 up to $104.

stainless tool steel DIG DEEPER

D2 as well as stain-
less AUS-8 and COMPANY
440C. Most blades CAS Hanwei
are available in a
ADDRESS
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satin finish or with Sale Creek, TN 37373
a black titanium PHONE
coating. Handle ma- 800-635-9366
terials include Mi- WEB
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carta, G10 and Kra-
ton with a hard ABS
core.
ALL THE MAJOR CATEGORIES

The line encompasses all the major cat-
egories of knives: tactical, outdoor, neckers
and folding knives. Their range of folding
knives includes large hard-use workhors-
es, EDCs and gentleman's folders.
Kizlyar Supreme makes a wide range of
fixed-blade knives for the hunter/out-
doorsman, tactical, survivalist and EDC
user. One of the standout outdoor blades is
the Savage fixed blade featuring a D2 or
AUS-8 blade and sculpted G10 scales. The
blade length is an excellent compromise of
length and chopping ability.
lpted G10 scales. The

AUS-8 blade and scu
Sav age fixed blade features a D2 or gth and chopping ability. The model
The of len
de length is an excellent compromise
bla
sh on a D2 blade.
shown has a satin fini
HANDLE MATERIALS
AVAILABLE
Micarta
G10
Kraton

THE BRAND IS BACKED BY

A MULTINATIONAL TEAM
OF TALENTED DESIGNERS
AND ENGINEERS FROM
RUSSIA, GERMANY,
AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN.
The Alpha tactical

knife is a general
purpose tactical
knife with a point
designed for
penetration,
featuring a D2 steel
blade and Kraton
handle.

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AD INDEX
A.G. Russell Knives 27
American Bladesmith Society 61
Bear and Son Cutlery 5
Blue Ridge Knives 12, 73
Browning 40, 67
Chris Reeve Knives 41
Coast Products 23, 79
Colonial Knife Company 25
Esee Knives 3, 12
Famars USA 83
GreatEasternCutlery 61
HallMark Cutlery 41
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When Mom died and he moved in with us for a time, I was
On The cleaning his home and I found every book I had ever written,
most of the commemorative knives I had a hand in, and a small
green notebook that chronicled his knife sales for me back in
EDGE
those hard days.
My thoughts turned to him during the D-Day June 6 television
reports. It was stated that 600 WWII vets were dying each day.
He was 18 when he entered the Navy in 1944, and with the rav-
ages of frontal lobe dementia forcing him into an Alzheimers
unit, its a statistic thats horrifically approaching him far too fast.
What did you do for THE INTREPID
Fathers Day?
Dad served on the USS Intrepid, known for the large number of
kamikaze attacks she survived, and she survives in New York
harbor as a floating aviation museum.
Bob Terzuola offered a commemorative handmade knife with
BY J. BRUCE VOYLES the handle made from the old bulkheads of the Intrepid, which
were taken down during renovation. I told Bob my dad had
I
did not spend Fathers Day with my father. In- served on her. Bob had been furnished some planks from the
stead, I was on an airplane headed to New York flight deck for making boxes for his knives, but as they were rub-
City for a deposition on the New York knife grab ber coated he was unable to use them. I was welcome to a few.
of some months ago. Its an important case, and once When that Christmas came, Dad unwrapped his knife with lit-
again the demanding mistress I know as the knife tle enthusiasm, as I didnt explain the handles. Next, he opened
game has pulled me away from home and family. the package of short planks, without a clue what they were.
That does not mean my thoughts are not with himbecause Whats this? he asked.
hes the single most important man in my life. His total support of Dont you recognize them? You walked on them as a young
my knife endeavors since my 20s typifies his importance to me. man, I told him.
He shook his head no, and I told him, Those are planks from
KNIFE SUPPORT the flight deck of the USS Intrepid.
In the early days of organized knife collecting, I was to attend My strong, solid father had tears appear in his eyes.
a knife show in Little Rock, Arkansas, several hours from my With that as the incentive, we arranged a New Years Eve trip
home. Mom thought it too far to travel alone, so Dad, a union pip- to New York City to visit the Intrepid, and when the attendants
efitter, took off from his job to accompany me. His was not a saw his USS Intrepid hat they rushed to him.
salary job. When he missed work, he didnt get paid. Were you a crewmember? he was asked.
When I was running a small knife shop and mail order busi- He produced his discharge and we were ushered to the front of
ness in North Carolina, times were hard. Dad stopped by every the huge line.
afternoon to pick up 10 knives in a small Knifepac that would fit As we walked onto the gangway he pointed up to a room just
inside his lunchbox. It was not uncommon that he sold all 10, and under the flight deck.
would drop off the cash when he picked up 10 more. He refused See that? he asked pointing. Thats where my quarters were.
to keep any of that money for himself. He even wrote KnifeMan And he stopped dead still. Motionless except for his changing
on his hardhat so everyone would know he had knives for sale face, lost in thought and memories, and in what I can only de-
during breaks and lunch. scribe as a total flashback. Outside of pictures, have you ever
If I were facing going to a knife show alone, he would go. At seen your father at 19? I did that day.
one memorable Birmingham, Alabama, show, he demonstrated
why he had missed his calling by not being a salesman, as he FIRST KNIFE
sold five huge boxes of new Case hunting knives on a scale Ive And as I flew further away from him on this Fathers Day, I
never been able to equal. tried to think back on the first knife he ever gave me, a U.S. Army
bayonet that had been carried on Guadalcanal, plus a Japanese
HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS bayonet from the same time. Did it spark my interest in knives?
Ive often wondered why after ranging as far as the South Pa- Im not sure, but without my fathers support, I wouldnt be writ-
cific and Japan during WWII, Dad would return to that small ing his column about knives. Ive told him my feelings on what a
mountain community that was his home. I left as soon as I was of great father he was, and when I leave him now, and tell him I
agebut now, more and more, I understand the pull those moun- love him, he usually just throws out an okay.
tains can have on a soul. It was where he wanted his children to And it is okay; he doesnt have to say it. Hes proved it far too
learn the ways and values of independent mountain people. many times. KI

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