About Us

ROBERTSON’S CUSTOM CUTLERY

One of the World’s Premier Sources for Fine Handmade Custom Knives

Experience  •  Integrity  •  Knowledge  •  Since 1985

For over four decades, Robertson’s Custom Cutlery has been helping collectors, sportsmen, military professionals, and knife enthusiasts acquire exceptional handmade custom knives from many of the world’s finest makers.  RCC was founded by Les Robertson in 1985 while serving as an Infantry Officer in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army.

Our Mission is Simple

To offer exceptional custom knives at fair prices while providing the knowledge, honesty and personal service serious users and collectors deserve.

Why Robertson’s Custom Cutlery?

Unlike many knife dealers, our experience extends far beyond buying and selling… Custom Knife Entrepreneur

Les Robertson has spent more than 40 years as a:

• Military User
• Custom Knife Collector
• Custom Knife Designer
• Author
• Industry Educator
• Competition Judge
• Full-Time Custom Knife Dealer (since 1995)

In addition to decades of experience in the custom knife industry, Les earna Master of Business Administration (MBA), combining a lifelong passion for custom knives with professional business expertise. This unique skill set provides customers with knowledgeable guidance on craftsmanship, market trends, value, and long-term collectability that few dealers can provide.

What We Offer

1. Handmade Hunting Knives
2. Tactical Fixed Blades and Folding Knives
3. Damascus Steel Knives
4. Presentation and Bowie Knives
5. ABS Master Smith Knives
6. Limited Editions & Exclusive Collaborations
7. Investment Quality Collectible Knives

Rather than offering the largest inventory, we focus on providing custom knives that represent exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding value, and lasting collectibility.

Industry Leadership

For 40+ years, Les Robertson has helped shape the custom knife community through education and leadership He has earned recognition as one of the one of the industry’s most respected authorities.

Career Highlights

• Founded Robertson’s Custom Cutlery in 1985
• Full-Time Custom Knife Dealer since 1995
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Winner of 42 Custom Knife Display Awards
• Custom Knife Competition Judge in the United States & Canada since 1992
• Custom Knife Educator (since 2001), conducting seminars for collectors and knife makers throughout the USA & Canada, including programs for Blade University
• Blade Magazine Custom Knife Filed Editor since 2006
• Knives Illustrated Custom Knife Field Editor (2007-2017)
• The Knife Annual Contributing Author since 2016
• Author of Custom Knives Buying Guide – the only book devoted exclusively to collecting custom knives
• Creator of the acclaimed LDC Custom Knives and Vanguard Knives collections
• Blade Cutlery Hall of Fame Nominee

At Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, we believe an educated collector makes better decisions. That is why we are passionate about providing honest advise, exceptional customer service, and some of the finest handmade custom knives available anywhere in the world. Buying a custom knife should be an exciting experience, not a gamble. We don’t simply sell custom knives, we help collectors build exceptional collections with confidence.

Experience Matters.  Knowledge Counts.  Quality Endures.