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KnifeMaker Comment by black mamba knives 1 hour ago

One thing I’ve learned from collecting and working around knives is that storage and basic maintenance make a bigger difference than people sometimes realize. Especially with carbon steel and Damascus, keeping the blade clean and dry is important. A light coat of food grade mineral oil can help protect the steel, and I always recommend storing a knife somewhere dry rather than leaving it sitting in a leather sheath for long periods. Natural handle materials need a little attention too. Wood, bone, horn and stag can react to humidity over time, so avoiding prolonged soaking and giving them a little care helps preserve the original fit and appearance. Black Mamba Knives recently put together a practical Damascus care guide covering cleaning, oiling, storage and sharpening. I thought it might be useful for anyone here who collects or regularly uses these types of knives:

https://blackmambaknives.com/guides/damascus-knife-care/

Curious what everyone here uses for long term knife storage. Display case, knife roll, wooden box, or something else?

Comment by George R Naugle on March 8, 2026 at 6:28

Puma Whitetail lockback:

Comment by harry e karmun on January 11, 2022 at 21:36

hello any knife makers in mexico or know a knife maker in mexico ? i would like a good knife made in mexico . doesnt need to be fancy or flashy , just a basic good knife

Comment by harry e karmun on December 16, 2021 at 20:08

hello  anybody know anything about carl schlieper solingen knives ?

Comment by harry e karmun on November 18, 2021 at 8:35

thanks vinnie . my father got it maybe as far back as the 30s . his "everyday use " knife

Comment by Vinnie on November 18, 2021 at 3:34

G.C stands for Gutmann Cutlery. Have you any idea of the age of this knife? Probably not actually made by Gutmann, but rather made for Gutmann. Very typical of the Solingen blades known as "Scout Knives" and possibly mid to late 1950's?

Gutman imported many brands into the US

Comment by harry e karmun on November 11, 2021 at 15:45

my father's knife , "g c co solingen germany " anybody know about t...

Comment by Rome D. Rushing on November 6, 2021 at 17:33

The Frontiers are smaller than a Buck 110, in both length and width.

Comment by harry e karmun on November 6, 2021 at 9:05

hello does anybody know about gerber presentation knives  ? they are apparently discontinued and there isnt much about them online

Comment by harry e karmun on November 5, 2021 at 20:07

hello rome d rushing do those frontiers look suspiciously  like buck 110 s ?

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