Having gone to numerous shows it is always interesting to observe and hear from vendors how successful shows are for them. Some seem to have wildly successful show experiences while others seem to hav

Are you a gun dealer looking for an alternative to Shopify? Maybe you are a knife store and you see the writing on the wall and would like a viable alternative to your current Shopify e-commerce platf

Shopify joins other tech and retail giants and wades into the realm of politics, political correctness and social justice while trying to maintain the false appearance that it has nothing to do with p

When I ask a custom knife maker what inspired them I get many different responses. One common theme that I hear however with most is their own personal need for a rugged knife and an affordable price.

Proud, patriotic, American and no apologies. If you had to put it in a (not so small) package this would sum up both the owners Curtis and Mark and their brand Spartan Blades. https://spartanbladesusa

Dew Hara Knives

While attending the USN gathering in Las Vegas Nevada I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Dew Hara one of the most exciting up and coming custom knife makers in the knife co

Jacob Huey with his company Tidal Ridge Knives and Leatherwork is one the hottest new companies in the outdoors industry. Jacob’s vision leads Tidal Ridge to develop products unlike anything else on t

Mert Tansu of is one of the hottest up and comers in the kitchen cutlery business. As a hobby Mert would often fashion knives for his own use. Trained as a professional chef Mert Tansu often encounter

Jamie Simeon is the founder of Simeon Custom Knives out of Tennessee. Jamie likes to focus on the tactical side of things as is represented by his exquisite folders and fixed blade knives.

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Michael started making knives in 1999 and by 2009 he was able to move from part time to full time custom knife making. While things were moving along before 2009 as with many during the recent years o

Michael Andersson of Northern Sweden is an award winning custom knife maker. Living near the Arctic Circle he understands what true cold is and enjoys the heat from the forge during cold winter days.