One of the distinctive traits of a well-made knife is something that you don’t see; scratches. Expertise in the sanding department takes time. Learning how to effectively use a succession of grits seems like it would be obvious; but nope. … Read more...
Cutler’s Pointers – Advice on Knifemaking, Sharpening Methods, Collecting Traditional Pocket Knives and more! Cutler the Dog will always point you in the right direction. Cutler is the Olde Towne Cutlery Company Mascot.
ODIE’S OIL DEALER ANNOUNCEMENT
Knife finishes can be tricky. On one hand, it needs to protect from water infiltration and dirt, and on the other hand, it looks better with a little patina from use. But how to get that warm, rich, buttery handle, … Read more...
Don’t Convince Yourself! by John Coffman
Don’t Convince Yourself!
Knife design is the thing that I see most makers struggle with. That delicate balance of being original yet staying practical and useful is extremely hard to achieve. The goal of every knife maker should be to … Read more...
Unique Hidden Tang Construction How To
While in the shop today, I tried something I’d never really done before. I made a knife with a hidden tang but I made a spacer that is the same thickness as the blade and assembled with scales. Check out … Read more...
Knifemaking Tips – Cutler’s Pointers – Surface Preparation
In my time making knives I’ve witnessed circumstances that I found very interesting and that have given me to form strong opinions about certain processes. One of these is certainly adhesives, or rather, the process of applying adhesives. Specifically the … Read more...
Cutler’s Pointers – Knife Making Tips – Tools of the Trade
Cutler’s Pointers – Knife Making Tips – Tools of the Trade
If you’re reading this, you’ve got some interest in making some knives. Whether you visualize yourself making a few hoppy pieces as gifts, which is a tremendously fun … Read more...
Hogue EX-01
G-Mascus 4″ Tanto
Hogue Knives are the best American production folder for the money in our opinion. I carry one every day and I love it every time I pull it out of the pocket. The EX-01 is a manual … Read more...
Spartan Blades Nymph
Stonewashed Finish S35VN
The Spartan NYMPH was the 2014 Blade Show, “Most Innovative American Made Knife of the Year”! S35VN Stainless steel, stonewashed finish, Stone Wash Titanium handles. Mark and Curtis brainstormed the idea for a small classic slip joint … Read more...
Boker Deluxe Razor Set
Safety Razor, Badger Hair Brush, Bowl and Stand
Boker makes a beautiful handmade Deluxe Razor Set shaving kit. If you’re a knife geek and you use a cheap disposable, now is the time to step up your game. And ladies, … Read more...
Winkler Belt Knife
Curly Maple with Tribal Markings
The Belt Knife is one of the most popular of all the Winkler products. It’s just the “right-size”. The blade is 80CrV2 with a Caswell finish. This one is a curly maple handle with Tribal … Read more...
Curtiss Knives F3 Compact
Diamond Milled Compound Grind
Dave Curtiss is one of the finest makers of modern folding knives in the country. The Compact is the smallest in the F3 series. And at 6 1/4″, it makes for a great size as your
… Read more... White River Firecraft FC3.5 in Black Paracord
White River has done it again with the Firecraft FC3.5. This model comes in black paracord and sports S35VN stainless steel in a stonewashed finish. Blade length is 3.5″with an OAL 7.75”. A ferro rod and kydex sheath are included. … Read more...
T.M. HUNT MAGUAS
Stag Handle, 52100 Steel
We recently asked Todd to make us up a batch of his popular Maguas knife. This is the perfect EDC if you ask me. He nailed it. The variety is awesome. He mixed it up a
Cutler’s Criteria for Quality Knives
Anyone can say they love a knife and endorse using it without having strong or credible reasons to back it up. Even I admit that I can be partial to a knife every now and then. That’s why we use … Read more...
Cutler’s Pointers
As we detailed in his introductory blog, Cutler is Olde Towne Cutlery’s mascot and bushcraft expert. In case you missed it, read his story here.
Due to his vast knowledge on which knives and tools work best in various situations, … Read more...
Say Hello to Cutler!
We are excited to introduce our customers to the Olde Towne Cutlery mascot, Cutler! Cutler is a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon who was born in South Georgia down by the Okefenokee Swamp. He grew up in the dense woods and … Read more...