Looking for a custom knife maker

[Jondogg666]

I am looking to get a custom knife made. Something similar in design to a kabar but more robust, or like a bark river teddy 2 but with a full tang. What are some good custom makers in the U.S. any information is greatly appreciated.

 

[Barry H]

Browse the makers in this forum. Some of them have open books. Also, check out the Knife Makers Market

 

[beeinak]

Cardman had just what you described listed on the exchange recently.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

You already know what style you want....
You should probably figure out your acceptable price range next.

Then find a maker you like.
Use the steels they love to work with.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

I don't know how you're going to get one "similar in design to a Kabar" and be full tang.

 

[Dawkind]

Here ya go….just what ya ‘always wanted but were afraid to ask for’!

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/ka-bar-style-saw-back-flat-black-powder-coat-with-light-brown-leather-sheath.1965066/#post-22376411

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I don't know how you're going to get one "similar in design to a Kabar" and be full tang.

Perhaps like a Becker BK7?
*and today they still Are Kabar's. Haha

 

[Jondogg666]

Perhaps like a Becker BK7?
*and today they still Are Kabar's. Haha

I saw medfords usmc fixed blade fighter but didn't like the shorter blade. I was looking for something like that with an 8 inch blade

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I saw medfords usmc fixed blade fighter but didn't like the shorter blade. I was looking for something like that with an 8 inch blade

8" blade is pretty Big.
at you planning on carrying it, or is it just for fun/screwing around?

 

[Jondogg666]

8" blade is pretty Big.
at you planning on carrying it, or is it just for fun/screwing around?

Carrying, I currently carry a cold steel drop forged survivalist but want something that looks a little nicer

 

[Tony Mont]

This sounds like something I may be able to do. If you want to, feel free to contact me on the email in my signature.

Converting to full tang would be possible if it were built like a bolster.
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[Jondogg666]

I would of showed you how I do my guards/handles, but a moderator pulled (My) pictures for unnecessary advertising.

This sounds like something I may be able to do. If you want to, feel free to contact me on the email in my signature.

Converting to full tang would be possible if it were built like a bolster.
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Email sent thank you

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

Here ya go….just what ya ‘always wanted but were afraid to ask for’!

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/ka-bar-style-saw-back-flat-black-powder-coat-with-light-brown-leather-sheath.1965066/#post-22376411

oooh that is wicked! I like!!!

 

[truckee]

I am looking to get a custom knife made. Something similar in design to a kabar but more robust, or like a bark river teddy 2 but with a full tang. What are some good custom makers in the U.S. any information is greatly appreciated.

You want a fuller? What matériels? Damascus or straight hi carbon?
What’s your price range?