Custom Knives

Join us here, let's have a talk about your favorite customs.  What makes custom your favorite? Is there a maker you prefer?  Why?  Tell us!!

A-Z index for Customs discussions


  • KnifeMaker

    Could you please help......

    Hello all, I have gotten into rehandling folding knives, and could use your expert knowledge. I have some Schrade folders that I have taken apart, and I plan on using bone as the new handle material. My problem is that I need to replace the pins, as I was not able to recover them in the dismantle…

    By CaptJeff Saylor

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  • Shop Tips

    As a maker I am always interested in finding a better way to do something that will make it a little easier to make the components that go into a knife: Blade, guard, ferrule, pommel, handle, fit and finish, hand sanding, grinding, file work etc. I have made several tools in order to make the…

    By J. R. Reeves

    25
  • The knives of Tony Bose

    We have been very fortunate here at iKC, the list of makers that are willing to share with us is amazing. A maker that needs no introduction is Tony Bose.Being able to share his work here is…

    By Jan Carter

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  • Pounders vs Grinders

    Which one are you and what are your favorite steels to use?I'm a pounder I prefer the overall controll I get under the hammer as well as the relaxation I get from taking my frustrations out on the steel after my day job.I like using O-1 5160 & 10xx steels.

    By Adlai Stein

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  • Tim Kipps, Maker of knife blocks & scales

    Featuring Items Made in the USA!

    By Jan Carter

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  • The Knives of Alexander Noot

    Alexander Noot has been with iKC for quite a while.  A member that we knew as a collecotr and now appreciate as a Knife Maker

    By Jan Carter

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  • A-Z index for Customs discussions

    As a maker, what was the hardest project you took on?…

    By Jan Carter

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  • The knives of Randy Haas

    I am fortunate to call this man a friend.  Randy's motto says it all about his knives and a quick look at his picture while creating says volumes about his passion 

    By Jan Carter

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  • Romano Knives

    These photos were shared with me and this maker is too good to not share with youRomano Knives…

    By Jan Carter

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  • KnifeMaker

    Buckeye Burl Knife Block

    A Beautiful Buckeye Burl knife block, stabilized and cast in deep blood red.5 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4$35 + 5.25 shipping.I make these one at a time, so if you need a custom order please contact me!

    By Tim Kipps

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