Many of the questions I receive from knife making neophytes are requests for sources of
materials, supplies, tools, or information. The following list covers the sources I use regularly. In
most cases I have also listed the type of product I usually purchase from the supplier. The magazines
at the end of the list are how I found most of this info in the first place, so subscribe!
Knife Making Supplies Learn about knifemaking blanks, stock removal, damascus steel, knife blanks, heat treatment, grinders, knife making kits and instructions for knifemaking.
International Knife Directory This is a great starting place for finding knife related sites on the internet... http://www.horn-net.com/ikd
Texas Knifemaker's Supply All the supplies you'll ever need...
Jantz Supply Especially good for total beginners. Huge variety of premade blades and folder kits, handle materials - everything you need to get started...
Bonus: Their catalog contains good info on polishing!
http://www.knifemaking.com
Halpern Titanium Nearly all of my titanium comes from Les Halpern. He also has folder pivots and pocket clip blanks. Small orders are OK, very good prices... http://www.halperntitanium.com
Tru Grit Big variety of 2x72 sanding belts that most knifemakers use... http://www.trugrit.com
Reactive Metals Studio If you are too lazy to make your own titanium anodizing equipment you can buy it here like I did. They also carry "TSP Not!", a non-phosphate environmentally safe electrolyte... http://www.reactivemetals.com
Harbor Freight Tools A good source for inexpensive hand tools like dial calipers, micrometers and shop supplies. Good choice on budget priced power tools... http://www.harborfreight.com
Grizzly Industrial The best source I've found for power tools (I got my first inexpensive 2x72 knifemakers grinder here). Better manuals and excellent customer support... http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com
Sheffield Knifemaker's Supply This top notch supply house has the hard to find items (like carbon fiber) and a broad selection of blade steels and other metals...
Buffing compounds, exotic handle materials, screws, kydex, parts to build your own grinder, everything!
Call for catalog: 904-775-6453 8 - 5 EST
Marking Methods, Inc. This is where I had the templates made for my maker's mark. The templates can be used with an Etch-O-Matic (and others) marking unit available from Sheffield Knifemaker's Supply (above)...
Phone: 818-282-8823
Fax: 818-576-7564
K & G Finishing Supplies Lots of handle materials, supplies, and many knife kits. Very nice people too.
Bonus: the back of their catalog has good knifemaking hints!
Call for catalog: 520-537-8877
Centaur Forge Everything for the blacksmith - anvils, forges, hammers and tongs...
Call for catalog: 262-763-9175
Paul Bos Heat Treating Services Professional heat treating of your stainless blades... Paul Bos Heat Treating
paulbos@buckknives.com
660 S. Lochsa Street, Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 262-0500, x 211
Blade Magazine "World's #1 Knife Magazine". Covers all kinds of knives and swords. The whole industry advertises here... http://www.krause.com
Subscriptions: 717-445-3775 x257
Knives Illustrated "The Premier Cutlery Magazine". Strongly oriented towards the custom knifemaker. Shop tours and equipment evaluations...
Subscriptions: 800-999-9718 inside the USA
714-693-1866 outside the USA
Tactical Knives "The Cutting Edge of Survival". Info on the practical applications for knives, which designs work best and why...
Subscriptions: 888-856-4837
http://www.shooters.com/harris
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Michael Janich's Martial Bladecraft Michael Janich is a well known martial artist and writer for knife magazines and for Paladin Press. Visit his website for classes, products, and current product reviews... http://www.martialbladecraft.com
American Knife and Tool Institute This is a very important grassroots organization that monitors legislation that would create restrictive knife laws.
It is made up of industry leaders, knife makers, and people like yourself who use and enjoy knives every day. But, they
are a young outfit and they need your help to protect your rights. Please help by joining the AKTI today! http://www.akti.org
Neil Charity's Knives of Distinction Fantastic forged folders, mokume', damascus...
Johnny Stout Knives Fine folders and fixed blades, good pictures, and many links to other sites... http://www.stoutknives.com
Anso Knives Jens makes some very interesting knives and does above average sheath work. Check him out! http://ansoknives.com
The Blade Gallery A well done site that looks like it will get better and better...
Gallagher Custom Knives Some incredible high art knives...
Ed Caffrey's Custom Knives The Montana Bladesmith and his fantastic damascus...
Kirk Rexroat, Bladesmith A fine ABS Master Smith....
Carl's Smithy For the railroad spike knife enthusiast....
Dole Custom Knife Works Nice site with better than average pictures and beautiful knives, links, etc. Easy guy to talk to... http://home.earthlink.net/~rd11056/
Buffalo "Waller" Knife Works R.W. "Butch" Hanby runs a buffalo ranch and makes working knives with natural handle materials... http://www.buffalowaller,com
Gift for Him - Welcome to eknives.com. Get a quality knife, sword, multi tool or personal security product at below retail prices! FREE SHIPPING!
Knife Deals Plus - Quality Production Knives - Knives by Al Mar, Benchmade, Boker, Camillus, Cold Steel, CRKT, Emerson, Gerber, KaBar, Kershaw, and Spyderco. All at internet discount prices.
TheBladeShop.com - The best prices and service on top brand knives such as: Benchmade, Buck, and Kershaw.
The Knife Auction - The place to buy and sell knives and related items. Basic listings are free!
Swiss Army Knives - Popular Swords, knifes, axes, machetes, daggers and more at Near wholesale prices combined with Fair Shipping Costs from over 20 of the top knive manufacturers such as; United Cutlery, Buck, Case, Gerber, Kershaw, and others.
Dragon Swords N Daggers - Online retailer of licensed collectible swords, daggers, knives, and accessories.
Find medieval weapons, samurai swords, calvary swords, katana swords, ninja, movie, and more.
We also carry hunting, tactical, and survival weapons.
KNIVES PLUS ®
Retail cutlery and cutlery accessories since 1987
Knives Information Fact Expert has done the research on knives and is here to
provide you with the information that can get you the best deal... http://knives.factexpert.com/
Tiger Strike: Martial Arts – Karate Equipment
Martial arts and karate supplies, equipment, weapons and uniforms... http://www.tigerstrike.com
The Wok Shop
Hard to find Chinese cooking implements...
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