Are there any automatic knife makers here?

[JTR357]

Of all the years I've been here, I don't think I've ever seen a knife maker offer one in the Custom Knife exchange. I've never been hugely into auto's but always thought they were pretty cool. I'm just curious if there are any auto knife makers here on BFC.

 

[MattWRog]

I know I’ve seen some over the years. The most recent of which were by HighwaterKnives

Just this year I’ve seen him post some autos for sale.

 

[JTR357]

I know I’ve seen some over the years. The most recent of which were by HighwaterKnives

Just this year I’ve seen him post some autos for sale.

Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for, although it seems like they're more of a manufacturer than a single maker. Still useful though. Thanks again

 

[SharpBits]

I thought one of moderators here made autos or conversions. Can’t recall his name at the moment.

 

[WValtakis]

I thought one of moderators here made autos or conversions. Can’t recall his name at the moment.

Thinking of Bill DeShivs ? Forum member K killgar also does some neat stuff with autos.

 

[SharpBits]

Killgar was who I was thinking of, and I forgot about Bill. Sorry, Bill.

 

[unwisefool]

Thanks. That's exactly what I was looking for, although it seems like they're more of a manufacturer than a single maker. Still useful though. Thanks again

From the bio it sounds like it's a single guy.

"
After graduating from UConn School of Engineering, I kicked off my career at Pratt and Whitney in 2010. For the next six years, I was in the trenches as a structural analyst, primarily focusing on the F-119 engine for the F22 Raptor.

Following my stint at Pratt and Whitney, I shifted gears and spent seven years at a small engineering firm working in mechanism design, prototyping, and product development, with a focus on laparoscopic surgical tools.

In 2022, when my wife’s job brought us to Utah, I decided to pursue my true passion: knife-making. It wasn't a smooth transition, but my background in aerospace alloys, structural design, mechanism engineering, prototyping, and machining proved incredibly handy."

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I make them, but it takes a lot of money to convince me to do so.

 

[JTR357]

From the bio it sounds like it's a single guy.

"
After graduating from UConn School of Engineering, I kicked off my career at Pratt and Whitney in 2010. For the next six years, I was in the trenches as a structural analyst, primarily focusing on the F-119 engine for the F22 Raptor.

Following my stint at Pratt and Whitney, I shifted gears and spent seven years at a small engineering firm working in mechanism design, prototyping, and product development, with a focus on laparoscopic surgical tools.

In 2022, when my wife’s job brought us to Utah, I decided to pursue my true passion: knife-making. It wasn't a smooth transition, but my background in aerospace alloys, structural design, mechanism engineering, prototyping, and machining proved incredibly handy."

I stand corrected

 

[DMG]

I wish there was someone out there that would do auto conversions like Valloton did. Or someone that would tech me how to do it myself.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Here are a few from a while back.

 

[WValtakis]

I wish there was someone out there that would do auto conversions like Valloton did. Or someone that would tech me how to do it myself.

The Vallotton family is still doing conversions pretty regularly, reach out to Kyle.

 

[draggat]

Here are a few from a while back.

I knew you designed the Diana. Guessing you designed the slimline as well? Both are amazingly good. Two of my all time favorites.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

No, I didn't design the Slimline. The Leverletto was designed from the slimline.
Originally, the slimline was made with scales that covered the lever spring, and it had steel bolsters. After the Leverletto, these traits changed on the Slimline.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

A few more.