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

    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.

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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.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Thank you Andy, yes the colors really show nicely in the boxelder.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Another release that will be shipping out to dealers the week of March 11th, the Big Easy Cotton Knife with long pulls, available in Portal Fluid Acrylic handles. Again under the Titusville Cutlery brand, they are a bolsterless shadow pattern variety and will be available with all Titusville Cutlery dealers.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Renowned knifemaker Chuck Hawes has come up with an amazing new release for the Excelsior Knife Company brand. The Tickler pattern measures 5 1/4 inches closed, and features blades of amazing River Pattern Damascus with 148 layers of 15n20 & 5160. Paired with Burl Pattern Damascus bolsters, and a file-worked backspring, these unique knives are both beautiful and a handful. Various handle materials include Ancient Forest or The Cosmos Box Elder, as well as Genuine Burnt Stag.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are very excited to bring out the latest release from our Tuna Valley Cutlery Co. brand. This Old Man Norman pattern is fitted with beautiful Holy Land Olivewood handles, supplied and certified from Bethlehem, Israel. The wood on each knife has a unique character and coloring. Only 60 knives were made, so please visit our list of dealers if you wish to purchase.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The next release in our series exclusive for dealer TSA Knives. This is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Mermaid Blue Giraffe bone offered in two different varieties; A shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made, and you can find them by visiting the TSA Knives LLC website.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are happy to showcase the most recent addition to the Titusville Cutlery brand. This is the popular Big Easy Cotton Knife pattern with lovely Magic Potion acrylic handles. 2 varieties were created, both with and without bolsters. Only 30 of each were made, so please reach out to our Titusville Cutlery dealers if you would like to purchase.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The next special release, exclusive for dealer TSA Knives, is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Red Velvet Cake Giraffe bone offered in two different varieties; A shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made, and you can find them by visiting the TSA Knives website.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The next special release, exclusive for dealer TSA Knives, is the Big Easy Cotton Knife in Brown Sugar Giraffe bone offered in two different varieties; A shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made, and you can find them by visiting the TSA Knives website.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are excited to showcase a new batch of Excelsior brand Tickler knives, made by legendary custom knifemaker Chuck Hawes. The first run of knives proved too popular to leave without doing a 2nd run. These big knives are 5 1/4 inches long, and come in a variety of handles including Stag, Giraffe Bone, and Box Elder. The knives are set apart with amazing Mokume bolsters, and feature 200 layer River Pattern Damascus. Each knife is truly 1-of-a-kind.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are happy to announce another recent addition to the Titusville Cutlery brand, again in the popular Big Easy Cotton Knife pattern, this time with amazing Holy Land Olivewood handles. 2 varieties were created, both with and without bolsters. Only 30 of each were made, so please reach out to our Titusville Cutlery dealers if you would like to purchase.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We also have another special release ready as an exclusive for dealer TSA Knives. The Big Easy Cotton Knife in Lone Wolf Grey Giraffe bone is offered in two different varieties; a shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made, and you can find them by visiting the TSA Knives website.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are happy to bring out the final release in the series of exclusive Titusville Cutlery knives for dealer TSA Knives. The Big Easy Cotton Knife in Olympic Blue Giraffe bone is offered in two different varieties; a shadow pattern without bolsters, and the standard cap & bolster style. Only 6 of each were made, and you can find them by visiting the TSA Knives website.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are excited to offer this new release from Titusville Cutlery in beautiful Holy Land Olivewood handles. This is the Little Man Jack pattern with Easy Open, and only 35 knives were made. See our dealers if you would like to purchase one.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Another exciting release available now is the popular Tuna Valley brand Phoenix Jack pattern in Holy Land Olivewood handles. Only 35 knives were made. Contact a Tuna Valley dealer right away to get one!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The popular big custom sunfish knives are back! These are Excelsior Knife Co. brand knives in the fan-favorite Mola Mola pattern. They are 4 3/8 inch long, and come in a variety of handles including stag, bone, and wood, along with features like 168 layer River Pattern Damascus, fileworked spring, and Mokume bolsters. Be sure to contact an Excelsior dealer if you are interested!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The wait is over, and it was well worth it! Feast your eyes on the amazing new pattern premiered in August 2024 from DFKB, the Rooster Comb. These beauties are under the Titusville Cutlery Co brand, and the first two variations in the series. First we have the traditional classic design with bolsters paired with Gaboon Ebony wood. The second is eyecatching Cocobolo Rosewood made bolsterless in a shadow pattern. They measure 4 1/8 inch closed, and have 1095 High Carbon blades. Contact a Titusville Cutlery dealer if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We also are happy to announce a huge release of 16 different variations of the Old Man Jack pattern. These knives, made under the Titusville Cutlery brand, are an exclusive release only available through dealer TSA Knives LLC. Equipped with a caplifter, there are 3 different main blade profiles to choose from, and a wide variety of colors of both Box Elder and Giraffe Bone handles. Be sure to contact TSA Knives right away if you are interested.

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  • Carl Bradshaw

    The next release for the popular Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand is now available. This is an exclusive release only available through dealer Ole Kentucky Rob. If you like the looks of amber stag, this is your only chance to get one on this pattern. These knives measure 4 1/8 inch closed, and have 1095 High Carbon blades. Contact dealer Ole Kentucky Rob if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are excited to announce a brand new pattern in our Excelsior Knife Company brand. This is the All-American Trapper, a big 4 3/4 inch long knife created by knifemaker Chuck Hawes. It features a 168 layer Damascus blade, Damascus file-worked backspring, and a lanyard hole. Handles include Giraffe Bone and Amber Stag, and the bolsters are either 168 layer Damascus, or Mokume. If interested, please contact on of our Excelsior dealers right away.

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  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are thrilled to show the latest variations for the popular Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. Now available are the Catalina Wine Mixer Bone, and the Magic Potion Acrylic handles.  These knives measure 4 1/8 inch closed, and have 1095 High Carbon blades. Contact one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are very excited to show the latest variations for the popular Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. Now available with dealers are the Iron Furnace Bone, and the popular Portal Fluid Acrylic handles.  These knives measure 4 1/8 inch closed, and have 1095 High Carbon blades. Contact one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    We are happy to announce another variation of the Rooster Comb pattern under the Titusville Cutlery brand. These new knives feature Genuine Burnt Stag handles, and come in both bolstered and shadow varieties.

    These knives are shipping to dealers soon. Only a very small limited number were made, so please contact one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers if you are interested.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    As 2024 winds down to an end, we are happy to offer one final release of the year for our Titusville Cutlery brand. The popular Rooster Comb knife, offered in 5 different handle variations of bone. This final release of the year is very limited, and if you are interested please reach out to one of our Titusville Cutlery dealers.

    Thanks to everyone for their ongoing support over the past few years, and we can't wait to share some new patterns with you in 2025. Happy New Year!

  • Carl Bradshaw

    Another recent addition to the lineup of Rooster Comb knives under the Titusville Cutlery brand are these amazing Mammoth Bark Ivory covers. Featuring carbon steel blades, and measuring 4 1/8 inch closed, they have already proven to be immensely popular with collectors.

  • Carl Bradshaw

    The next release under our Titusville Cutlery brand is our popular Rooster Comb pattern in 4 different handle varieties. Choose from your favorites of Natural Maple Burl, Natural Lightning Wood, Teal Lightning Wood, or Genuine Buffalo Horn. These knives feature 1095 high carbon steel blades and spring, nickel silver bolsters, and measure 4 1/8 inch closed. These are all offered in very low quantities, and won't last long. The knives are shipping out to dealers this week, so reach out to them ASAP if you would like to get one. Thanks to all our customers and knife friends for their continued support.