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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  • 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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Our newest release is shipping to dealers now. This is the Old Man Jack pattern with lambsfoot blade, offered under our Titusville Cutlery line. These knives feature Genuine Burnt Stag handles, and 1095 high carbon blades. Contact one of our dealers if you are interested!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Our newest Titusville Cutlery release is shipping to dealers now. This is the Little Man Jack pattern, measuring just 3 inches closed, and comes with a spear blade. These knives are offered with Burnt Orange Maple Burl handles, and 1095 high carbon blades.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are very excited to announce a new release from Titusville Cutlery Co. These knives are shipping now, and will be available soon with all our Titusville Cutlery dealers.
    These knives are built on the popular Old Man Jack pattern measuring 3 3/4 inches closed. They feature a lambsfoot blade, and have amazing Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles, and 1095 high carbon blades.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Just now released is a very special SFO for Carl Bradshaw, who also helps out with our knife photography, graphics, and CAD files. Carl is a 5th generation maple syrup producer who lives in northwestern Pennsylvania, not far from Titusville. He wanted to commemorate his family hobby and have a knife made that he could give out to his family and friends who have helped him make syrup over the years.

    The knife is called the "Syrup Maker Special" and is built on the Old Man Jack frame. The knife features a sheepsfoot blade with long pull, and has the special Bradshaw maple leaf stamp on the rear tang. It also is serialized, and only 25 knives were made. The knife includes unique red Birdseye Maple handles, keeping in line with the maple syrup theme. Each knife sold also comes with a small bottle of maple syrup that was made in March 2023.

    This also marks a launch of DFKB starting to work together with other people on SFO projects, allowing them to share a little about themselves, their family, and their businesses. We have plans in the works to provide other special releases in the future.

  • Tim

    Congrats Carl. A very fitting & nicely done knife.


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    Andy Larrison

    Very nice set Carl.  Congrats.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Thanks guys!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The latest release from our Titusville Cutlery line is the unique barehead Little Man Jack with Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles. These bolsterless knives measure 3 inches closed, and have some of the nicest jigging ever released by DFKB. Only 50 of these knives were made, and they are available with all our Titusville Cutlery dealers. Contact one of them if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are excited to announce our latest exclusive for dealer JSR Wyandot Frontier Knives! Next up in our American Redsmith Series is the Old Man Jack pattern, featuring copper bolsters and mammoth bark ivory handles. These beautiful knives showcase the lambsfoot blade in 1095 high carbon steel, and measure 3 3/4 inches closed. Be sure to contact JSR Wyandot Frontier Knives right away to purchase.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    This is quite an exciting announcement for a new knife release. This is the final handle type variety for the Phoenix Jack pattern, which was first unveiled in 2020. This unique variation has classy Gaboon Ebony handles along with Damascus blades. The knives are with dealers now, and will be available for sale soon. If interested in one of these beautiful knives, contact one of our Tuna Valley dealers right away!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are so excited to bring this special release from the Titusville Cutlery brand. The popular Big Easy Cotton Knife pattern is back, this time in a shadow pattern (no bolsters) with Gaboon Ebony handles. They were made with nickel silver liners, and have either 1095 High Carbon blades, or check out the select handful that were made with Raindrop Damascus blades! If interested, contact one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers for more info.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Happy New Year to all of you. Shipping out the first weekend of January will be the next variation of our Big Easy Cotton Knife from the Titusville Cutlery brand. These feature beautiful Genuine India Amber Stag handles, and 1095 blades with long pull. Only 60 knives were made, and you can reach out to any of our Titusville dealers if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Finishing out 2023 with a bang, check out these amazing little Deputy Ranger knives from our Napanoch Knife Co. brand. These 3 inch knives feature a spear blade and saw, and are made bolsterless in a "Shadow" style. Available in blue or brown giraffe bone, Catalina Wine bone, or Ebony wood handles, these are an exclusive release only available through dealer Ole Kentucky Rob. Contact Robert Wells for more information.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Another recent release in our Excelsior line is the a few more examples of the Mola Mola sunfish pattern by knifemaker Chuck Hawes. These 2 knives feature colored Box Elder handles, and River pattern Damascus blades. At 4 3/8 inches long closed, these mammoth knives are an exclusive release only available with dealer TSA Knives. Please contact them if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We had an amazing batch of knives for the end of 2023 under our Titusville Cutlery Co. brand, showcasing "Traditional Style Artistry". The popular Old Man Norman pattern is back, but this time with a lambsfoot blade, and a variety of beautiful wood handle materials. These knives are an exclusive release only available through dealer TSA Knives. Contact Erin for more information, or check out their website to see what is available.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    For our first release of 2024, we are excited to announce a popular pattern. Under our Titusville Cutlery brand, here is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in our classic Catalina Wine Mixer Bone handles. These knives feature a 1095 High Carbon blade with long pull. They measure 3 3/4 inches closed, and only 60 were made. Be sure to contact one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers right away if you want to grab one!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are excited to show our new exclusive release for TSA Knives! This Titusville Cutlery limited release is the Big Easy Cotton Knife, offered in 4 variations. Handles include Blue or Purple Boxelder wood handles, and offered in both standard or shadow pattern varieties. Only 15 of each was made, they measure 3 3/4 inches closed, and they feature a 1095 blade. Check out the TSA Knives website right away if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw


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    Andy Larrison

    Dang....fine looking knives.  Box elder makes for such a nice looking handle and that Catalina wine mixer bone really holds it's own.  

    I'm sure all of these will be quickly swallowed by your followers.