Daniels Family Knife Brands

The Daniels family have been involved in knives for five generations, from trading, selling, manufacturing, and now distribution.

This new chapter has begun for Ryan and Courtney Daniels.  "Daniels Family Knife Brands" is offering the exiting new Excelsior Knife Company line of knives directly crafted by the knife makers that also design them. They also are continuing the very popular Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. knife brand, marketed towards the contemporary collector.

Thanks to everyone for all their support over the years, and we hope to talk with you in person at one of the many knife shows we attend throughout the year! We have many projects on the horizon, and hope you check here often to see what is coming next.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I see they are carrying the Little Giant Miniature Axe line now. Very unique, you should check them out!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Group shot of the humpback whittlers!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Tuna Valley newest offering, the Phoenix Jack.  Did you get one? They sold out quick!

  • Dan Lago

    Great to see you folks are carrying on!  Best wishes - Keep producing great knives. 


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    Jeremy B. Buchanan

    This is very exciting news. I am so happy to see the Daniels family staying involved in the knife community. I wish Ryan and Courtney the best and will certainly support them in anyway I can.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I'm sure they will be making posts here occasionally. And they've asked me to help admin this group for them as well. Kind of a dream job, go from being a fan and collector of Tuna Valley to being part of the team now. :)

  • Dan Lago

    Carl has a strong background to administer this site.  I include a link to a reference piece he wrote on Tuna Valley Knives on our website.  Great information! He covers the early name and Case, the Great Eastern connection, and Queen Cutlery's role and production of some super knives over the last five years.  

    https://queencutleryguide.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Brief-TV-...

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Check out the group of lockbacks from 2012.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Group shot of the 2012 Cotton Kings.

  • Bill Fletcher

    Real regal set of Cotton Samplers !!!! Congrats Carl !!

  • Jan Carter

    Long live the Kings!  They certainly are impressive

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I like these group shots. Here is another, showing all 6 variations of the Cigar knives from 2010 and 2012.

  • Jan Carter

    I like those shots also!! Thanks for sharing them

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Everyone get ready! The newest Tuna Valley knives are nearly finished. The Phoenix Jack is coming out in 3 new variations!

    50 pieces with Raindrop Damascus blades, and Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles.
    50 pieces with Raindrop Damascus blades, and Smooth Buffalo Horn handles.
    50 pieces with 154CM Steel blades, and Genuine India Amber Stag handles.

  • Tim

    That Wine Bone is nice.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I like that wine bone a lot too!

  • Ralph Nelson

    The Catalina Wine Mixer Bone... looks superb with the raindrop. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I got a nice photo of my Phoenix Jack knife in Burnt Stag today. I really like the heavy feel of these knives. Anyone else have one to show off?

  • Tim

    Great picture. Those are really nice. Like the stag on that one.

  • Jan Carter

    That truly is a beautiful knife Carl !  As a user I think I like the 154CM best

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I like the 154CM also. But the raindrop Damascus sure is eye catching.

    For anyone looking, I see there are just a handful still available at a few dealers.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is a neat one to show off.  A handle material that was never used on Tuna knives, on a pattern that was never made for Tuna knives.  2017 1 of 1 special, Boy's Jack Knife in Lightning Wood. Pretty unique!

  • Dan Lago

    Looks like a very special knife.. The lightning wood is scary when you think about the voltage right beside your hands in making it - I have abandoned plans to use this process. I like the boys knife especially with a bail and chain - I lost too many of this boy's knives... 

  • Jan Carter

    I have a couple in the lightning wood and it is just a stunning reminder that even when she is heavy handed Mother Nature can create beauty

  • Carl Bradshaw

    It is one of the most interesting handle materials to come out in the last 30 years I think.

  • Tim

    That is a very special & unique knife.

  • Bob Welch

    That's a very good looking knife, Carl! There's certainly no mistaking that it's lightning wood.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Thanks guys! It is one of my favorites in the Tuna Valley collection!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is a look of what is upcoming from the Tuna Valley line. This graphic will be updated as the manufacturing progresses.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The newest Tuna Valley knife, the Phoenix Jack in Burnt Stag with a 154CM steel blade is available at dealers now. I'll post photos of mine once I have a chance to take some pics. Here is a group photo of them.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Also there is an update to the production schedule.  Coming up soon is Maple Burl and Amber Stag!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here are a few photos of my knife, the new Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack with Burnt Stag and 154cm blade steel.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    A few other Tuna images to show here.

    -pile side photo of the Phoenix Jack with Burnt Stag and Damascus

    -2 pics of the 2012 Sunfish in Amber Stag with Engraved Bolsters

    -knife pick = Orange Maple Burl

    -knife pick = Jigged Green Bone

    -knife pick = Ironwood

    -knife pick = Superman Burl

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I will be hosting the IKC chat this Wednesday evening, talking about the history of the Tuna Valley brand for 100+ years!!! Please attend if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    These are going to be popping up on dealer sites very soon. Check them out!!!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The Tuna Valley next release of Phoenix Jacks, in Amber Stag with Damascus blade are shipping out soon to dealers!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is a photo of my green burl Phoenix Jack.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Amber Stag versions are available now at dealers.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Cool amber stag Phoenix Jack!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Big news from DFKB!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    This was just released!

  • Jan Carter

    From the Website

    The line of Dixie Cock knives, in limited quantities of only 50 pieces each, will be available from our YET TO BE ANNOUNCED new line of knives! These should be available in January 2021.  Keep an eye out!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Yes they are going to announce the new knife brand sometime this month. I'll be sure to post it here when it is official.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is a nice group shot photo I took of the Tuna sunfish patterns I have.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Newest release just announced. Phoenix Jack in Green Maple Burl with 154CM steel.

  • Dan Lago

    That is a beautiful jack Love the green burl!

  • Jan Carter

    That sure is a pretty one and love the steel choice!!

  • Tim

    Wow, those are nice.

  • Ralph Nelson

    Wow! Those look great with the polished 154cm blades vs the damascus

  • Carl Bradshaw

    I really like them too. They look pretty classy.