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A.T. Barr Knives: - Folding knives of various steels, some with titanium bolsters.

Beltgrinders for Knifemaking: - Instructions for building a beltsander belt grinder for knifemaking.

Center Cross Metal Works: - From straight blades to folders by maker Gene Osborn.

Chamblin's Knives: - Maker of multi bladed and fancy folders.

Coyote Forge: - Gallery, available knives of unusual materials. By Dan DiStefano.

Crooked Knives - Mocotagan: - Origin and history of the crooked knife, believed used in North America as early as the 17th century.

D Knife Place: - Collection of D'Holder Custom Knives with information about the maker, and showing the making of a custom knife.

Damascus by Devin Thomas: - Maker of exotic damascus paterns. Shop photos, heat treating methods.

Dan Graves Knives: - Bowies, skinners, art, utility, miniatures, survival. Discusses materials and methods.




Don Cowles Knives: - Handmade hunting knives, damascus steel and exotic material. Shop tour.

Ed Caffrey, ABS Mastersmith: - Hand forged cutlery, specializing in mosaic Damascus steel. Classes, forum, articles.

Eugene Schreiner Knives: - Gallery of handmade knives, description of materials and brief history.

Frank's Custom Knives: - Fixed blades and folders, materials and construction notes. Personal article mentions practical, philosophical. By Frank J. Warner.

George Tichbourne Knives: - Bowie, outdoor, kitchen, stellite 6K and scrimshawed.

Hammersmith Knives: - Damascus steel resource for the beginner and master bladesmith. Newsletter, tutorials, galleries, videos.

Howell's Handmade Knives: - Handforged and stock removal, Damascus or simple steels, fixed or folders.

JANO Knives: - Materials, machines, and tools for both professional and amateur knifemakers.

KBA Knives: - Individually handcrafted for the outdoor enthusiast, by Karl B. Anderson.




Ken Wolfe Knives: - Custom handmade knives with engraving and or carving. Skinners, Filet, Bowies from 440C, ATS34, Sawblade Steel.

Khukuri House: - Nepal's first genuine Gurkha knives and original Nepalese khukuris manufacturer. Official supplier to Gurkha units.

The Knife Network: - Collector's resource, user forum and community, with images of the latest available knife designs.

Knife Scales and Custom Knives: - Scales of various material. Knives by Robert Roy.

KnifeArt.com: - Large selection of custom knives. Knife information, books, links, and sharpening stones.

Knifeart.com's Directory: - Information and links to custom makers, companies, sharpeners and retailers.

Knifemakers Database: - Many links to custom knifemakers worldwide. Also articles, forums, chat, consignment sections.

Knives.com: - News, makers, forums, auctions.

Larry Gotkin Knives: - Scrimshaw, Japanese swords, flint and obsidian knives. Includes tutorial on Japanese-style knives and swords.




Nichols Custom Knives: - Bowies, fixed blade, damascus. Also knife making products.

Polar Bear Forge: - Knives by Jamie Boley, of South Dakota. Shop tour, technical information.

Ranger Original Handcrafted Knives: - For hunting, fishing, camping, gifts, presentation, kitchen, and tableware.

Ray Rogers Knives: - Maker from Everett, Washington USA. Shows techniques and processes.

Rudy Knives: - Regular and Damascus steel knives. Shop photos and movie clip .

Sheffield Knifemaking Supply: - From rare Damascus steel to bone handle and other exotic materials. Tools for professionals and hobbyists.

Silk Road Trading Company: - Handmade Uyghur knives, using traditional techniques and materials. History and construction articles.

SouthPaw Knives: - Converts production folding knives to make them left hand friendly.

Southwest Bladecraft: - Folders and fixed blades by Gene Anderson. Also describes the knife making process.




Stan Wilson Custom Knives: - Linerlock folders and fixed blades, curvaceous design, variety of natural materials. Interesting shop tour.

Tomahawks by Two Hawks: - Tomahawks of 6150 vanadium spring steel and American hickory.

Walter Sorrells Blades: - Japanese inspired blades, includes information about how blades are made, Japanese sword terminology, and martial arts usage.

Wet Hollow Grinder: - Build your own wet grinder for hollow grinding custom knife blades. Unique fixed profile approach simplifies matters.

Wilburn Forge: - Handcrafted, forged knives for hunters. Includes craftsman's profile and photographs.