Custom Knife Makers - Value for the money ?

[djanko]

What are some recommended knife makers who produce a great product for the money?

[rastaman]

The Hunting knives and Crafters forum on this site has a wealth of info on it djanko.  We have a lot of members here who make incredible knives & you would probably be wrapped up in answers over there. You may have already looked there, but in case you hadn't... For a non custom knife, the Helle knife series offers a lot of knife for the money. Dryad bows (wingnut) sells them on their website.  

[djanko]

Thank you.

[Steve Nuckels]

There are several to choose from here depending how much you want to spend.  

There are a few pro's and lots of very good part time bladesmiths.

Review some of the posted knives and ask some questions!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[B/W lvr]

I had a Randall in Cambodia that saved my life more than once. Left it in country with a buddie. Never heard from him again but it was a knife to  bet your life on. I can think of none better and own 4 of them and no others. Frank

[Ragnarok Forge]

Poke around the knife makers forum. You will find some great knife makers there.

[hunt it]

There are some of the best there is right here! Just look at some of the posts and you will see. Talk to someone about what you want and what options you have.

[joekeith]

I'm not meaning to put anyone's work down by any means, but check out some of Linn Rhea's work.  Just awesome.  I can't think of any better lookin', well made knives out there.  Every time he posts pics of a new knife I just sit here and drool......they are all working beauties.  I only wish I could afford one.      

[JL]

Originally posted by hunt it:
There are some of the best there is right here! Just look at some of the posts and you will see. Talk to someone about what you want and what options you have.

I couldn't have said it any better. At some point (after I get thru with my Blacktail buying binge...) I'm going to go on a quest to add a knife or two from the knifemakers here. I already have a few but have several more to go. There is some serious talent gracing these pages    .

[pbr]

Lozada in Brandon Fl.

[Antlerhog]

Well there are some great knife Akers right here you might try contacting but another maker to check out is Bob Dozier out of Arkansas. He makes a great hunting and working knife. Definitely one of the best at what he does. Just google his name. Good luck!

Jay