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.

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  • Tim

    Nice mammoth on that one. Good looking barlow.

  • 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 

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Coming out soon!

  • Jan Carter

    wooohooo! That is one good looking knife, do we know the particulars on it yet?

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is my example!

  • Jan Carter

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    New release announced today. Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack in Mammoth Ivory and 154CM steel blades.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Amazingly beautiful handles!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    A new brand has been announced by Daniels Family Knife Brands!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    These were just announced, and are shipping to dealers this week. Tuna Valley Phoenix Jack in Buffalo Horn.

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Check out this special release! Ultra low quantity, super high quality. This is a special build Tuna Valley knife made on the Old Man Norman pattern, showcasing handles by Mammoth Mike Newland using green mammoth tooth, and a unique Tree of Life shield.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Just out now is the popular Tuna Valley Old Man Norman pattern, this time in beautiful India Buffalo Horn handles! These knives are shipping out to dealers soon, so contact one right away if you would like one.
    As always with our Tuna Valley knives, these are made in very low quantities, and once released they will never be made again.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Check out the Big Easy Cotton Knife, featuring Burnt Orange Maple Burl handles and a 1095 high carbon steel blade. Available from Titusville Cutlery.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release in the Tuna Valley line is the Old Man Jack pattern with exquisite Blue Mammoth Tooth handles from Mammoth Mike! Only 15 knives were made, and they showcase the whale shield, and 154CM steel blade and spring.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release from the Titusville Cutlery line is the Big Easy Cotton Knife, featuring Mammoth Ivory Bark handles, along with a high carbon blade, and nickel silver liners.
  • Carl Bradshaw

    The newest release from DFKB is an amazing addition to the Titusville Cutlery lineup. This is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in our American Redsmith Series, featuring Oiled Natural Elk Stag and the beautiful Copper bolsters.

    This is an exclusive knife only available through dealer JSR Wyandot Frontier Knives. Contact JSR to get one!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release from DFKB is the new Tuna Valley Cutlery collaboration with maker Mammoth Mike. This is the Old Man Jack pattern with absolutely stunning crosscut mammoth ivory handles. These are made in extremely low quantity, so don't delay contacting one of our dealers if you want to purchase one.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Couple new ones coming out now.

    First is the Precious Stone Jigged Bone handles on the new Titusville Cutlery brand Big Easy Cotton Knives. They are shipping to dealers now and will be ready to purchase soon.

    Also out now are these new Tuna Valley brand Old Man Norman barlow pattern knives, with Crosscut Mammoth Ivory handles by Mammoth Mike.
    Only 15 were made, and they are shipping to dealers now.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are very happy to finally be able to show off our newest pattern, available in our Titusville Cutlery brand. This is the Old Mother Hubbard, a classic 2 blade sunfish pattern made exclusively for renowned knife collector and dealer, Tony Foster.

    These big 4 inch sunfish knives have 1095 High Carbon blades, and will be available in Mammoth Bark Ivory, Genuine Burnt Stag, Amber Sawcut Bone, and Chocolate Maple Burl handles.

    If you are interested in these amazing knives, please reach out to Tony's son Jerry Foster via phone or email.

    phone: 727-514-1713
    email: flafos41@gmail.com

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Here is a photo of the blue mammoth tooth on the jack frame.
  • Carl Bradshaw

    Some nice crosscut mammoth ivory.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Just announced, the Titusville Cutlery brand Big Easy Cotton Knife pattern, in Old Glory red/white/blue Mammoth Tooth handles by Mammoth Mike. Only 15 of these knives were made.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Couple more in the mammoth theme. These are 2 prototypes made with mammoth tooth.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Now available, all 4 handle variations of the Old Mother Hubbard sunfish knives from Titusville Cutlery.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    This is the Van Helsing Hunter made under the Excelsior brand by legendary knifemaker Chuck Hawes. These knives were made using various different materials to create exquisite eye-catching knives that measure a whopping 5 3/8 inch closed. They all include the snake file-work on the blades and springs, as well as a hand burnt hamon on the blade.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release is another collaboration with skilled cutler Mammoth Mike. The popular Tuna Valley brand Phoenix Jack pattern knife is now available in an amazing Church Glass colored mammoth tooth, with praying hands shield. Only 25 knives were made, and they feature 154CM steel blade and springs.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release under the Napanoch Knife Co. brand is the Deputy Ranger pattern. This 3 inch knife is a smaller version of the popular Game Warden knife that was released last summer. This new Deputy Ranger jack knife will come in 4 different handle materials, and features a spear blade and saw blade.

    These knives are exclusive to dealer Ole Kentucky Rob. Contact him if you would like to buy one.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We have a new special release ready for our popular Titusville Cutlery Co. brand. This is the Little Rybug Barlow pattern with exquisite handles by Mammoth Mike. Only 25 of these knives were made, showcasing a patriotic Old Glory theme of mammoth tooth handles. The knives measure 3 inches long, and feature a single spear blade of 1095 high carbon steel.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Recently released under our Napanoch Knife Co. brand is the Ranger Barlow pattern. This 3 inch knife comes in both Genuine Burnt Stag and Mammoth Bark Ivory, and features a spear blade and saw blade.

  • T. Smith

    Long admired stag barlows and hope someday to acquire one like these. Just wonderful.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    This is the release of the group knife for the Slipjoint Exchange Facebook group. This Napanoch Knife Co. is called the Longneck Barlow, and was made in 4 different colors of Giraffe bone handles. Featuring a lambsfoot blade and caplifter, they were an exclusive for group members only.


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    Andy Larrison

    Curious on who the assembler was on these Carl?  Love some giraffe bone, and these are some prime examples.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Nearly all the Tuna Valley, Titusville Cutlery, and Napanoch Knife Co. knives are made by custom maker Jeff Schley in Titusville, PA.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    From our Titusville Cutlery brand, this is the Little Rybug Barlow, measuring 3 inches closed, and handled in beautiful genuine burnt stag.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We have a new special release ready from our Cultured Artistry Collection. This is a Tuna Valley Cutlery brand knife with handles by Mammoth Mike. Only 25 of these knives were made in the Phoenix Jack pattern, and they feature amazing crosscut mammoth ivory handles, along with fluted nickel silver bolsters.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Our newest release is ready from our Tuna Valley brand. Continuing on with our popular Phoenix Jack series, this new variation has mammoth ivory handles, and 1095 high carbon Damascus blades. Only 60 were made, and they are sure to sell out quickly. Contact on of our Tuna Valley dealers if you wish to purchase.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    This is the new exclusive release from dealer JSR Wyandot Frontier Knives. Showcasing the American Redsmith Series with copper bolsters, this is the Old Man Jack pattern with a lambsfoot blade, and oiled elk handles. Only 30 knives were made.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The newest release from our Titusville Cutlery line is this amazing Little Man Jack! It features beautiful handles by Mammoth Mike, showcasing blue crosscut mammoth ivory. This limited release is only 25 knives.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    In honor of American Independence Day, the newest release from our Titusville Cutlery line is the Old Man Jack pattern and a lambsfoot blade. This release features beautiful handles by Mammoth Mike, showcasing the patriotic Old Glory Flag mammoth tooth. This limited release of only 25 knives are available for purchase with our Titusville Cutlery dealers!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Feast your eyes on these! A gigantic sunfish pattern released under Excelsior Knife Co. called the "Mola Mola" offeren in burnt stag, and bark mammoth ivory. A creation by legendary knifemaker Chuck Hawes.

  • Tim

    Wow, those are really nice.