Category Archives: Customs

Fiddleback Forge Production Bushfinger

With a custom knife, attention-to-detail is expected, and Fiddleback Forge does it as well as any ‘maker. But even on its production models, we see small touches that make a difference — like the Fiddleback Forge mark, in relief, on … Continue reading

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Triple J Knife Works ‘Triple-dashi’

Triple J Knife Works, based in Kentucky, is a new custom ‘maker for us. This handmade “Triple-dashi” is TJK‘s take on the traditional kiridashi — a small, chisel-ground utility knife originally used for woodcarving, leatherwork and similar tasks. Over the centuries it … Continue reading

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Lon Humphrey Custom Brute

We noticed that it’s been a little while since we’ve shared one of Lon Humphrey‘s hand-forged knives. To make amends, today’s KnifeWallpaper image showcases an example of his recent work — a Custom Brute, handled in dark curly maple. This … Continue reading

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Gold Class: Benchmade 757-151 ‘Vicar’

When Benchmade issues a “Gold Class” knife, you know it’s special, and this Shane Sibert 757-151 “Vicar” doesn’t disappoint. It’s a brilliant bundle of edged esoterica, carefully chosen and masterfully handcrafted. Only a very few knife lovers can appreciate the Vicar and so, fittingly, … Continue reading

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Alan Warren Neck Knife in Dyed Buckeye Burl

On one of our last days in Oregon, Alan Warren stopped by our shop with a bunch of new knives. Among the lot was this stunning neck knife, handled in dyed Buckeye burl with a carbon fiber bolster. Please pardon … Continue reading

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Lon Humphrey Custom Scout

We’ll be getting these in soon — but while we were waiting, we traveled to Lon Humphrey‘s shop last week to watch them being made. For an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at true craftsmanship, check out “Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon … Continue reading

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Benchmade 908-151 Axis Stryker II

Benchmade built only 200 of these. And even with a suggested retail price of $1,200, they’re gone almost as soon as they surface. Still, we thought you’d enjoy a close-up look at a spectacular knife you may never see in … Continue reading

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Alan Warren Knives: The Details

It’s the details, like the intricate filework on the tang of this custom, that make Alan Warren Knives so special.

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Alan Warren Neck Knife, in Spalted Maple Burl

We bought some amazing spalted maple burl at the recent Eugene Knife Show, gave it to Alan Warren and asked him to work his magic. Is this incredible or what? (Learn more about this talented knifemaker at the Alan Warren … Continue reading

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Lon Humphrey Custom Whitetail

One of the smallest knives hand-forged by Lon Humphrey is his Custom Whitetail. It’s compact enough to carry comfortably in a pocket sheath, but it’s also incredibly versatile. It works great for EDC, or as a hiker or light hunter, or as … Continue reading

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