Forget the fruitcake; ditch the socks. This holiday season, give the gift that says, “I care about your survival (and your style).” That’s right, we’re talking about the ultimate stocking stuffer for the outdoorsman in your life: a badass bushcraft knife! These aren’t your grandpa’s pocket knives. These are the tools of champions, the companions… 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 these photos: Here I have two vintage (but new) Indian Ridge Traders blanks that were… Read more »
ALFA-KNIFE, Southern Longbeards, Lionsteel, Boker
ALFA-KNIFE – Patriot in Richlite w/ natural pinout These knives are EXCEPTIONAL. Alfa Knife, Patriot, Richlite handle, Natural pinout, black micarta liner, 5/32″ A2 steel, stonewashed finish, skeletonized full tang, and measures 5 1/2″ blade, OAL 10 1/2″, and comes with a kydex sheath. This would be a great pick on your side for an… Read more »
Schatt and Morgan – #203 Muskrat – Black Micarta
We found another big stash of “New Old Stock”, and these are some real gems! This one might be the best find. The Schatt and Morgan #203 Cigar Muskrat Black Micarta has a 3″ Clip Point and 3″ Spey in 1095 carbon steel blades. It measures 7″ open, and 4″ closed with black Micarta scales.… Read more »
Winkler Knives – Jaeger – Jason Knight designed – Relic Tan Micarta
Daniel Winkler & Jason Knight designed the Jaeger model to be the ultimate EDC. This one has a sculpted relic tan micarta handle, 80 CrV2 blade steel with a caswell no-glare finish. The blade is 3 3/4″ and 7 3/4″ OAL, and the knife comes with a felt lined black leather/kydex hybrid sheath for a… Read more »
Winkler Belt Knife, GEC Boys Knife, White River Backpacker Pro
Belt Knife in Tribal Markings – Winkler Knives 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 Markings pattern and comes with a lined leather sheath for “silent draw”.… Read more »
Wostenholm Barlow Lambsfoot Blade in Rosewood
Wostenholm knives are known throughout the world because of their “I*XL” markings on the blade and bolster; which means “I excel”. This mark has been used since 1787 and associated with George Wostenholm in 1831. The Wostenholm brand was by far the most popular brand in America throughout the 19th century. Olde Towne Cutlery brought… Read more »
Ernest Wright Moustache and Nose Trimming Scissors
The Ernest Wright Moustache/Nose Scissors have carbon steel blades, mirror polish finish, and measure 4″ OAL. Made in Sheffield, England, these scissors are the pinnacle of handcrafted scissors. They feature rounded safety ends for trimming facial hair, beards, moustaches, nose, or ear hair. With carbon steel blades these scissors will have a long-life precision edge… Read more »
Schatt and Morgan Trapper in Black Linen Micarta
Queen Cutlery produced this Schatt and Morgan #19 Trapper Black Micarta in 2017. This was a low production run of 30 pieces and there are very few in the market. Collectors will really appreciate the easy-open spey blade. The steel is 1095 and this knife has an excellent “walk and talk”. 3 3/8″ Main Blade, 4… Read more »
White River Sendero Classic Custom Dyed Maple Burl
The Sendero Classic is S30V Stainless Steel in a stonewashed finish with maple burl handles and a leather sheath. This White River Sendero Classic knife was modeled after the Sendero, Jerry Fisk’s most popular design. It has beautiful custom Maple Burl handles that are absolutely stunning! This would be a beautiful EDC, as it is an all-purpose… Read more »
Boker Deluxe Razor Set
Boker makes some of the finest shaving accessories in the world and this beautiful handmade Deluxe Razor Set shaving kit is no exception. Shaving has never been easier with the style, precision, and ergonomics of this stunning design. The Deluxe kit comes complete with a metal stand and dish, razor, and a pure badger hair… Read more »
Ernest Wright 7″ Hair Cutting Scissors
Every household needs a good pair of hair trimming scissors. These are some of the finest scissors in the world, and you will be most impressed with their video on how these are made. Watch it here. Made in Sheffield, England, these Ernest Wright & Son scissors are exquisite. If you’re looking for a new pair… Read more »
Condor Mini Bushlore
Condor makes an outstanding and affordable product! The Mini Bush Lore Knife has a brown hardwood handle, 1075 Carbon Steel in a full tang. The blade is 2 7/8″ and is 6 1/2″ OAL. It has a lanyard hole and comes with a brown leather sheath. This Mini Bush Lore would be an excellent EDC on your… Read more »
Hogue X5
Hogue makes an impressive X5 knife series. Manual, CPM 154 Stainless Steel, Black Cerakote finish, G-Mascus Black G10 Insert, Black Aluminum frame. Hogue knives come with a limited lifetime warranty and are built to last. The experience of three generations of craftsmanship by USA Master Toolmakers goes into these knives. The design is rendered by… Read more »
Vintage Wostenholm Farmers Jack from the early ’50’s
This Vintage Wostenholm I*XL Farmers Jack is a two blade Farmers Jack with Hawkbill and Spey on a whittler frame. This is a very unique knife made by Wostenholm back in the 1950’s. This is an exceptional find for a collector and is an unusual and rare knife. The knife is NEAR MINT and is… Read more »
Schatt & Morgan #68 Baby Doctor in Sheffield Jig
The Schatt & Morgan #68 Baby Doctor Knife comes in stainless steel and has a Sheffield jigged bone handles. This was a limited short run by Queen Cutlery and is sure to be a hit with collectors. Some of the features include the amazing jigged bone handle, the half stop and nail nick, on both… Read more »
Condor Primitive Bush Knife
Condor has developed a reputation for making high quality, affordable bush-craft tools. The Primitive Bush Knife is the ultimate in awesome survival type knives and this one comes in natural and black Micarta handles. The 8 1/4″ blade is 1075 Carbon Steel with a blasted satin finish, full tang, and measures 13 1/2″ overall. The knife comes… Read more »
Boker Lockback Hunter in Stag
Boker really knows how to execute this type of knife. You really won’t find a better traditional lockback on the market in its class. This one is 440C Stainless Steel with rugged Stag handles, solid stainless bolsters. If you’ve come to expect only the best from Boker this knife would not disappoint. The rugged Stag handle is simply… Read more »
White River Knife and Tool Ursus 45 in Maple and Black Richlite
White River refers to this model as a “Workhorse” and the name is very fitting! Ursus 45, S35VN Stainless Steel, Stonewashed finish, Maple & Black Richlite handles, Blade length 4.5″, OAL 9.5″, Leather Sheath. It comes with a ferro rod striker notch on the top spine and a stainless steel bow drill divot, both of… Read more »
Hogue EX-A04 Automatic
Red Lava and Black Cerakote We carry many Hogue EX-A04 knives that are simply amazing! This one is an Automatic in 154 CM Stainless Steel, with a Black Cerakote finish, and a G10 G-Mascus Red Lava frame. Hogue knives come with a limited lifetime warranty and are built to last. The experience of three generations of… Read more »
Vintage Ross Oar Carver by Queen
For many years Queen made the Ross Oar Carver. Ross Oar was a well-known woodworking carver, and he designed a couple of great hybrid carving/traditional pocket knives. Queen produced a few different versions over the years, but one of the most popular was always the single blade liner lock. The scales are rosewood on a Copperhead… Read more »
Schatt and Morgan #41 Copperhead
in Maroon Micarta Queen Cutlery made this Schatt and Morgan #41 Maroon Micarta Copperhead in 2017. It has a 2 7/8″ Blade, 6 1/2″ open, and 3 7/8″ Closed, 1095 Carbon Steel Blade, Maroon Micarta, and Keystone Shield. This beautiful Copperhead pattern by Queen is one of my personal favorites. I have one I carry… Read more »
ALFA-KNIFE AK-5
If you aren’t familiar with Alfa-Knife and Damon Lusky, you are missing the boat. These knives are EXCEPTIONAL. The AK5 is one of his best sellers, and this one comes in black/grey Richlite scales, with a black liner and black pinstripe. The steel is 1/8″ AEBL Stainless with a stonewash finish, skeletonized full tang, and… Read more »
Will Dutton Hand Forged Straight Back
Bladesmith Will Dutton makes a phenomenal hand forged knife. This one is a straight back in curly maple, and has a nickel silver guard, hidden tang. It is hand-forged from 1/8″ 5150 Model A spring steel, and measures 3 3/8″ blade length, 7 1/2″ OAL, and comes with an outstanding custom leather sheath. We think… Read more »
Vintage Cripple Creek Barlow
This beautiful Vintage Cripple Creek Barlow is an exceptional knife. The blade is 2 3/4″, 3 1/2″ closed, 6 5/8 OAL open. The Sawcut Bone is traditional and makes for a classic Barlow like the Russell Green River ones discussed in this month’s Newsletter. This knife was made in 1994 and comes in the original… Read more »
D Rocket Squared “The Shark”
This is a hot new brand called D Rocket Squared and the Shark is the newest release. The pattern is a great EDC sized knife with a slim and compact profile. The steel is .138 M390, with a titanium handle. The knife is a Framelock with a 2 7/8″ blade, and measures 6 3/4″ OAL.… Read more »
Lion Steel Big Daghetta
in Full Titanium Lion Steel makes an excellent knife out of superb quality materials. The Big Daghetta is no exception. This knife features grey textured Titanium handles, D2 Tool Steel, TOL Tactical Operation Lock System, satin finish, glass breaker, lanyard hole, thumb stud, and has a 3 3/4″ blade. The knife measures 5″ closed, and 8 3/4″… Read more »
Will Dutton Bladesmith Hand Forged EDC Skinner
Bladesmith Will Dutton is a master of authentic hand forged knives. All of his creations are done the old fashioned way with hammer and anvil. Therefore no two blades are just alike. This EDC skinner has a Harpoon style blade with stained curly white oak, stainless pins, full tang, 5/32″ 5150 steel from reclaimed from an old … Read more »
ALFA-KNIFE Bushcraft
Dragon Skin AEB-L Steel Damon Lusky makes a rock star bushcraft knife. This one has “Orange Dragon Skin” (Pine Cone) scales, and has black liners & pins. The blade is 5/32″ AEBL Stainless steel, with a blade length 4 1/4″, and OAL 9″, and comes with a Kydex Sheath. This would be a great EDC for… Read more »
Lion Steel TM-1
in Black and Grey Micarta Lion Steel makes some of the best knives in the world and always uses superb quality materials. The TM1 has Micarta handles, Sleipner Steel in a satin finish, thumb disk, with a 3 1/2″ blade. The knife is 4 1/2″ closed and 8″ OAL and has a glass breaker and thumb disc. Lion Steel… Read more »
GEC #71 Bullnose
Farm and Field in Orange Delrin Great Eastern Cutlery has done it again with an incredibly useful EDC. The pattern #71 has a 1095 carbon steel bullnose drop point blade that measures 3″, with a closed length of 3 3/4″ and an open OAL of 7″. The snap on these knives is AMAZING. We have… Read more »
Joseph Rodgers Swayback Clip Point in Buffalo Horn
The Joseph Rodgers Tang Stamp is one of the most recognizable and important marks in Cutlery history. This Clip Point Swayback Knife has Buffalo Horn handles, 420S454 Stainless Steel, brass linings & pins, nickel silver bolsters, and measures 3 1/2″ closed, with a 2 3/4″ blade. This is a truly unique and amazing traditional knife.… Read more »
Southern Longbeards Dropped Skinner
Seth Borries of Southern Longbeards makes an outstanding product! This is his Dropped Skinner pattern with Rosewood handles, 1/8″ 80CRV2 Steel, and features a 4″ blade, and measures 8 1/4″ OAL, with a skeletonized full tang. With a hollow saber grind and beautiful Rosewood scales, this knife would be perfect for your next hunting trip… Read more »
Boker Tirpitz
The Tirpitz was the largest battleship ever launched by the German Navy and was a sister ship of the legendary Bismarck. The Tirpitz, commissioned in 1941, soon became a permanent threat for the Western Allies Navy. Many attempts to destroy the mighty weapon-loaded Tirpitz proved unsuccessful, until 1944, when it was hit by “Tallboy bombs,”… Read more »
Herold Solingen Premium Leather Strop
This premium leather strop is 2″ wide and 25″ OAL. It’s like that leather strop you would have seen a barber use 100 years ago. This strop has a thick padded handle and a stainless steel ring to clip onto something so you can pull it tight to strop your blade. Herold Solingen is known the… Read more »
Boker Elite Razor
in Carbon Fiber This amazing razor is 6/8″ carbon steel and has a carbon fiber handle. Completely made by hand with an amazing grind and top swage on the spine, this Boker razor has a unique character. Made out of high carbon CNC material, the handles provide stability, but you still have excellent blade action. Perfect for everyday… 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, this is a fantastic gift for any man (well, I should say any man that can grow a… Read more »
Boker Turbine
in Rosewood and X-15 TN Stainless This knife is absolutely awesome. Everything you’d expect from German engineering. The steel is X-15 T.N. Stainless with a satin finish, and it has a rosewood inlay in the handle. Turbine stands for power and tough reliability, which is why the name was chosen for the knife. This knife has… 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 Markings pattern and comes with a lined leather sheath. Daniel Winkler designed this compact knife for high performance. Weighing… Read more »
White River Sendero Classic
in Black Canvas Micarta White River is a superb brand of knives The Sendero line is no exception. This knife is S30V Stainless Steel, has a stonewashed finish, Black Micarta handles, and a black leather Sheath. The White River Sendero Classic knife was modeled after the Sendero, Jerry Fisk’s most popular design. The premium steel makes this… Read more »
White River FC3.5 Firecraft 3.5” 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. White River has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their products, and when you see the… Read more »
Condor Final Frontier Survival Knife
The Condor Final Frontier Survival Knife has grey Micarta handles, 1075 Carbon Steel, and a black epoxy powder coating finish. The blade is 4 ½” with an OAL 9 5/8″, and it comes with a black leather sheath. One of our favorite features is the divot in the handle for use with a fire bow.… 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. White River has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their products, and when you see the… Read more »
White River Sendero Pack – Black Canvas Micarta
White River is a superb brand of knives The Sendero line is no exception. This knife is S30V Stainless Steel, has a stonewashed finish, Black Micarta handles, and a Kydex Sheath. This Pack knife was designed and modeled off the Bush knife but made slightly smaller. It has awesome durable Micarta handles which will hold… Read more »
Condor Final Frontier Survival Knife
The Final Frontier Knife has grey Micarta handles, 1075 Carbon Steel, and a black epoxy powder coating finish. The blade is 4 ½” with an OAL 9 5/8″, and it comes with a black leather sheath. One of our favorite features is the divot in the handle for use with a fire bow. This would… Read more »
HOGUE EX-AO4 in Black and Grey G-Mascus
We carry many Hogue EX-A04 knives that are simply amazing but this one is particularly awesome! Automatic, 154 CM Stainless Steel, Black Cerakote finish, G10 G-Mascus Black/Grey frame. Hogue knives comes with a limited lifetime warranty and are built to last. The experience of three generations of craftsmanship by USA Master Toolmakers go into these… Read more »
Boker Trapper in Green Washboard Bone
We have been selling a lot of slip-joints lately. The American made stuff is definitely popular, but remember that products from Solingen are extremely high quality. Boker is an absolutely fantastic company and they make one of the best slip joints in the world. This trapper is no exception. Here are the specs: Green Washboard… Read more »
CONDOR PRIMITIVE BUSH FOLDER OUTBACK LINERLOCK
Condor makes some really cool products and the awesome thing is that they are all very affordable. These folders are the perfect thing to throw in the day pack. It makes a great whittling folder, it has the divot for a bow drill, and it’s a liner lock. Simply awesome. The knife is 4″ closed,… Read more »