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.
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!
Jan 2, 2021
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.
Jan 3, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Here is a nice group shot photo I took of the Tuna sunfish patterns I have.
Jan 13, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Newest release just announced. Phoenix Jack in Green Maple Burl with 154CM steel.
Jan 20, 2021
Dan Lago
That is a beautiful jack Love the green burl!
Jan 20, 2021
Jan Carter
That sure is a pretty one and love the steel choice!!
Jan 20, 2021
Tim
Wow, those are nice.
Jan 20, 2021
Ralph Nelson
Wow! Those look great with the polished 154cm blades vs the damascus
Jan 20, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
I really like them too. They look pretty classy.
Jan 20, 2021
Jan Carter
Saw this on FB today
Jan 27, 2021
Jan Carter
Feb 8, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
The new brand that DFKB is releasing is the historic Napanoch Knife Co. Their new Dixie Cock rooster knives will be the 1st release from this new brand.

Feb 25, 2021
Jan Carter
Fantastic! What a great name to being back!
Feb 27, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Latest release from Tuna Valley! Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handle with 154CM steel blade.
May 5, 2021
Jan Carter
Sure is purdy and I do love the steel choice
May 5, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Latest release from DFKB is the giant Gun-COCK-Jack rooster knife using a gunstock handle, and 200 layer Damascus blade/tools.
May 23, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Finally took the time to photo my newest 3 Tuna valley knives.





2020 Phoenix Jack with Catalina Wine Bone and Raindrop Damascus
2021 Phoenix Jack with Green Maple Burl and 154CM
2021 Phoenix Jack with Catalina Wine Bone and 154CM
May 27, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Newest Tuna Valley knife is available now at dealers! Phoenix Jack swayback pattern with Amber Stag and 154CM steel.
Jun 6, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Here is the latest few new patterns out from DFKB. The Napanoch Dixie Cock in Mammoth Ivory. And also the giant sized Excelsior Gun-Cock-Jack in various exotic handle materials.

Jul 3, 2021
Jan Carter
Dixie Cock, Mammoth and a Napanoch tang
You do NOT get much more collectible than this one!
Jul 5, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
I agree Jan, pretty impressive. I've held a few of them too, and the quality is top tier. Only 100 made.
Jul 5, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
I had to show off this one I've never shown here before. Old original 1906 German made Tuna Valley, imported and sold by Case. I have 2 different ones of these, and only know of 5 other ones in the world. Very rare, very collectible.
Jul 11, 2021
Tim
Interesting that Case imported & sold those. Very nice.
Jul 12, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Yes during the Case/Platts merger, inventory was low, and the new factory wasn't ready to start making knives yet. So they imported a few patterns out of Germany so that they could keep product going out to customers until they were on their feet again.
Jul 12, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Brand new pattern announcement from Tuna Valley.
https://youtu.be/rv7u3uQg_ck
Aug 1, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Aug 3, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Sep 27, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Newest release available today Oct 1, 2021. The Old Man Norman barlow pattern in Green Maple Burl handles.
Oct 1, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Photos of my new green burl Old Man Norman.

Oct 2, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
These will be available with dealers soon.
Nov 4, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
My new mammoth barlow.

Nov 11, 2021
Tim
Nice mammoth on that one. Good looking barlow.
Nov 12, 2021
Ralph Nelson
Those covers turned out great. How is the action on these barlows?? The Phoenix Jacks were like opening a bear trap... 8-9 pull
Nov 12, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Thanks guys! Yes I agree this mammoth is quite nice.
The swayback pattern had a stiffer pull design. These barlows are a bit softer. If the Phoenix Jack was a 10, these are probably a 7-8.
Nov 12, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Coming out soon!
Dec 8, 2021
Jan Carter
wooohooo! That is one good looking knife, do we know the particulars on it yet?
Dec 8, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
This is the Old Man Norman pattern, in Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles. They are shipping to dealers on Friday, so should start showing up at dealer sites next week. It is a 50 piece run, measures 3 3/4 inches closed, and has 154CM blade steel & backspring.
Dec 8, 2021
Carl Bradshaw
Here is my example!

Dec 14, 2021
Jan Carter
Tales from the Tang Stamp
Jan 5, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
Newest release. The North American Game Warden, under the Napanoch Knife Co. line. Very limited release. And beautiful Giraffe Bone or Mammoth Bark Ivory handles.
Jan 8, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
Another new release, The KRAKEN! Excelsior Knife Co. new pattern made by custom maker Chuck Hawes, using Damascus blades/bolsters, and premium handle materials.
Jan 10, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
New release announced today. Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack in Mammoth Ivory and 154CM steel blades.
Mar 9, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
These are just now coming out, and will be for sale this coming weekend at the Pigeon Forge knife show at Robert Wells table.
Mar 13, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
2 new patterns released by DFKB in their Excelsior line.
The new Derby Day Trapper is made by renowned knifemaker Andy Fannin. And the new Game Scout was created by legendary knifemaker Chuck Hawes. Visit the DFKB website for more information about these amazing knives.
Mar 23, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
Amazingly beautiful handles!
Apr 15, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
A new brand has been announced by Daniels Family Knife Brands!
Apr 18, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
These were just announced, and are shipping to dealers this week. Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack in Buffalo Horn.
May 23, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
Just released today from Napanoch Knife Co. These are the North American Game Warden knives on a barlow frame, with a lambfoot main blade.


Jun 22, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
Jul 1, 2022
Carl Bradshaw
The latest release is under the Tuna Valley Cutlery brand. This is the Old Man Norman pattern in Amber Stag handles. These are 3 3/4 inches closed, and have 154CM steel blades and springs.
Jul 15, 2022