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16
OCT
2024

VANGUARD INTREPID

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P R E S E N T I N G…
Our Newest Exclusive Vanguard Design
PATTON TACTICAL INTREPID

The Vanguard Collection is the epitome of custom knife synergy.  Each tactical knife combines exclusive designs, limited availability, the best materials, and the latest modern technology. These are all handmade by an elite corps of custom knife makers.  Today, we introduce our 56th design, the Intrepid Boot Fighter and Intrepid Fighter by Phillip Patton. See our latest YouTube video.

Phillip Patton Vanguard Intrepid Boot Knife Tactical Custom Survival Knife  Phillip Patton Vanguard Intrepid Tactical Fighter Custom Knife Survival Limited Edition

Vanguard is defined as “the forefront of any action or movement.”
Since 2000, Vanguard Knives has done just that. The idea behind these knives was to create unique tactical designs with real-world applications. My deployments worldwide and field exercises with the 101st Airborne allowed me to try out numerous knives in the elements. Operating in harsh environments showed what worked and, more importantly, what didn’t. Vanguard Knives feature custom knives for the discriminating user/collector.  Each Vanguard knife is built to my specifications. Collaborating with these very talented knife makers, I incorporate those lessons learned and design elements into some of the world’s finest tactical knives. Once agreed upon, the knives are made exclusively for Robertson’s Custom Cutlery.  
Consequently, Vanguard Knives offers a wide variety of custom knives from some of the best tactical knife makers in the world. To date, 56 designs offering Tactical Folders, Double-Action Auto Folders, and Tactical Fixed Blades have been custom-made in limited quantities.

 

06
DEC
2013

CUSTOM KNIFE MARKET INSIGHT

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Custom knife market sectors move in cycles.  While many collectors are oblivious to this or simply state, “I buy what I like,” each particular custom knife sector all follow the product life cycle.  In the case of custom knives, what happens is that the most sought after knife makers hit a saturation point in both the amount of knives they can make and the amount of orders they can take.  Other makers will start to make that knife style and/or combination of materials and will pick up some of the collectors who cannot obtain or afford knives from the most sought after makers in that market sector.  This is not to say that these makers are not as talented as the sought after makers.  In many cases their knife making skills are equal or superior; however, for whatever reason they have not become a fan favorite with collectors.

Today, the two hottest custom knife market sectors are tactical folders and very high end art folders.  Both of these categories have seen increases in price due to the materials and the demand for particular makers work.  Consequently, some makers have closed their order books.  The majority of these makers knives can only be obtained at knife shows via lottery drawings or in the aftermarket, well above retail price.

The custom knife market is cyclical as such other styles of knives are becoming sought after again.  The market for knives made with Damascus has seen more of a demand over the last few years.  This demand is across the board; hunters, fighters, bowies, sub-hilt fighters and; of course, folders.  Sub-hilt fighters and sub-hilt bowies are also gaining favor with collectors.  Hunters and fighters both in stock removal and forged blades are always in demand.

An interesting phenomenon has occurred in that the $1,000.00 price point for a custom knife has almost become common place.  The quality of these knives equates to the maker spending more time on each knife.  The more knives being sold at this price point equate to fewer available knives.  Across all custom knife market sectors, expensive materials have become more common place.  Collectors for the most part buy what they like.  I would suggest that you may want to do a little homework.  Understanding what materials cost and the extra costs associated with using these materials will go a long way to getting the very best value for your money.

Today, collectors enjoy a variety of materials and styles the custom knife world has not seen before.  I encourage you to explore the ever evolving world of custom knives.

 

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