Pocket Knives

[Bill J]

Does anyone make (or know someone who makes) nice, wood handle, pocket knives? I am looking for a welcome to the family present for my son-in-law who has a collection of them and would like to find something unique. I looked on Etsy and the choices are overwhelming plus I'd like to support someone locally if I can.

 

[waitup]

I think there is someone on NC Hunt and Fish who makes them. I'll see if I can find a thread about it.

 

[Mike Davis]

Not many people make handmade pocket knives.
Not many good wood handled production pocket knives.
Puma used to make a nice one and Case probably has a few.
Most others are plastic or bone.

Fixed blades are more common in wood handles.

 

[ashley_phil]

This guy is local to CLT. not sure if he makes folding knives, like Mike said most of the custom knife makers make fixed blades.

Double Deuce Designs

Double Deuce Designs. 105 likes. Hand-crafted and custom order knives with hand-crafted mosaic pins.

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http://doubledeucedesigns.com/


These are the only decent wood handle knives i know of on the market.

Opinel USA Official Website | Made in the French Alps Since 1890

Official website of Opinel USA. | Joseph Opinel designed his first folding knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic.

www.opinel-usa.com

 

[PeteM]

Does anyone make (or know someone who makes) nice, wood handle, pocket knives? I am looking for a welcome to the family present for my son-in-law who has a collection of them and would like to find something unique. I looked on Etsy and the choices are overwhelming plus I'd like to support someone locally if I can.

Bark Blades: 14 Best Wood Handle EDC Knives

Wood carvers.

hiconsumption.com

 

[Mike Davis]

www.jbhegecustomknives.com

John Hege is in Danbury, NC and is a well know custom knife maker.

 

[mdbuntyn]

A potential option is to purchase a kit from Rockler or Woodcraft. Overall quality (blade and frame construction, for instance) won't be as good, but you'd be able to make a unique set of scales from something like ambrosia maple, or curly cherry, that would add a personal touch.

 

[Jclrk]

Wood stabilizing support in charlotte sells blanks and shed life has molds to make handles if anyone would know who crafts them they would

 

[rsb1]

You might give this fellow a call. Picture shows a knife I bought from him at a street fair in Pittsboro. Blade is recycled saw blade. Handle is quince. Nice guy. I think he said he lives between Pittsboro and Siler City, so not too far from Chapel Hill.

 

[Bill J]

Thanks everyone - I found a nice, small knife (3 inch blade) on Etsy and ordered it but I have pointed out the Tilley knife to my lovely wife with significant hints for myself...

 

[JimH]

Texas Knifemaker Supply - texasknife.com has kits where you supply the scales or you can buy it all and assemble it yourself.

 

[Roy G]

Using quince for the knife scales is very unusual. How is the knife working out for you? I have seen articles where makers got old saw blades and cut out the knife blank. Wonder what the steel is?

Roy G

 

[Bill J]

Texas Knifemaker Supply - texasknife.com has kits where you supply the scales or you can buy it all and assemble it yourself.

Thanks - I just don't have time to do this myself. but may try one in the future!

 

[rsb1]

Using quince for the knife scales is very unusual. How is the knife working out for you? I have seen articles where makers got old saw blades and cut out the knife blank. Wonder what the steel is?

Roy G

Well, it's such a nice knife that I have not used it a lot yet. But blade is very sharp, and opens, locks and closes well, and it feels good in-hand. I was a little surprised by the quince also, so did a little research. Apparently quince has a history in knife-making. Here's a link I found:

Boker USA

It offers a range of rich, warm colors and a fine texture as well as excellent physical properties that make quince wood the perfect choice for...

www.bokerusa.com

If I remember my conversation correctly, there is a decommissioned sawmill somewhere in the area, and the blade stock comes from there. Don't know anything about the steel beyond that.

 

[Hmerkle]

I purchased one of the Opinel knives at Asheville Hardware - they are REALLY nice!

Opinel USA Official Website | Made in the French Alps Since 1890

Official website of Opinel USA. | Joseph Opinel designed his first folding knife in 1890, creating a tool that is as robust and functional as it is simple and beautiful. From his workshop at the foot of the French Alps, Opinel forged a cult classic.

www.opinel-usa.com

 

[Gotcha6]

Never been there myself but Sevierville, TN has been said to be one of the best places to go to look for knives. Many small - and large- knife and sporting goods outlets there.

 

[Flute Maker]

Well, it's such a nice knife that I have not used it a lot yet. But blade is very sharp, and opens, locks and closes well, and it feels good in-hand. I was a little surprised by the quince also, so did a little research. Apparently quince has a history in knife-making. Here's a link I found:

Boker USA

It offers a range of rich, warm colors and a fine texture as well as excellent physical properties that make quince wood the perfect choice for...

www.bokerusa.com

If I remember my conversation correctly, there is a decommissioned sawmill somewhere in the area, and the blade stock comes from there. Don't know anything about the steel beyond that.

I always like those Treebrand knives!. (Oh my Ill be wanting a new knife now I have a weakness for knives)

 

[Gotcha6]

Guys, this may sound sexist, but I believe it to be true: Knives and flashlights are to men what purses and shoes are to women - you always want a different one for every occasion, and you 'll NEVER throw the old ones away.....

 

[Flute Maker]

I havent bought a Treebrand in quite a while .Is their quality still what it used to be?

 

[Bill J]

Guys, this may sound sexist, but I believe it to be true: Knives and flashlights are to men what purses and shoes are to women - you always want a different one for every occasion, and you 'll NEVER throw the old ones away.....

I have more of a problem with losing pocket knives -but I've never thrown one away.
By the way - Both my girls grew up having a small folding knife from the time they were old enough to trusted with one and now always carry one in their purse. Hence the "need to have a welcome to family" pocket knife.
Now flashlights, those are essential items and you can't have too many!