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Szymek Szlagor has been making knives since 2017 in his home country of Poland. Building a knife for himself led to building knives for his friends. And this led to him becoming a full-time knife maker. His favorite part of making his knives is the forging and machining of carbon steel and Damascus. He prefers 5160 carbon steel and combining K720 and 15n20 to make his Damascus.

His handle material preferences are natural materials such as stabilized wood and antlers. For his everyday carry (EDC) knives, he prefers to use Micarta. He feels that making knives is a beautiful job. He is taking a piece of steel, giving it shape, and improving it till it becomes a tool that will be used and passed down from generation to generation. Having handled his work, he has accomplished his goal.

Michal Komorovsky from the country of Slovak Republic, started making knives in 2011. Doing so primarily because he wanted to try something different, and he never looked back. His favorite steels to use are Sleipner, which is a new generation D-2, and M390. When time allows, he will forge Damascus and use that for his knives.

He builds a wide variety of fixed blades from hunting, tactical, Bowies, and even the occasional Art Dagger. Many of his tactical knives will have the black DLC coating. He also offers sandblasting, bead blasting, satin or mirror finish. He uses various handle materials, with Desert Ironwood being his favorite. I really like his fighters! Excellent fit and finish have an outstanding balance and feel great in your hand.

Csizmar Szilard has been a full-time knife maker since 2007 in his home country of Romania. Although, when he was younger, he enjoyed video games, one of these games allowed you to forge your own weapons virtually. So, Csizmar decided to make that a reality. Forging is his favorite part of making his knives, hatchets, and axes.

His steel of choice is 5160 carbon steel. He prefers its simplicity and ease of forging. His handle material is all natural; wood and antler are his favorites.
His work is clean and balanced, precisely what you would expect from a maker who builds tools that are meant to be used.

Maksim Tjulpin has been making knives for 11 years in his home country of Latvia. His interest comes from the diversity of knives that can be made and the array of materials. Maksim builds knives utilizing both stock removal and forged blades for his knives.

He favors forged blades as each has its own unique character. He primarily uses stabilized wood for his handles, often combined with Mammoth Ivory spacers. I have found his craftsmanship to be impeccable. They feature excellent fit and finish as well as ideal balance and handle ergonomics.

Jacek has been making knives for eight years in his home country of Poland. Jacek’s specialties are Survival and Bushcraft Knives. As an avid outdoorsman and Bushcrafter, he tests his knives in multiple environments. He started and is the moderator of the Bushcraft and Survival Knives page on Facebook. I have found this page to be an excellent resource for European custom knife makers. Welcome Hnatow knives to RCC!

Petr Dohnal and his son Peter have been making knives for 21 years in their home country of the Czech Republic. Working as a computer graphic designer, he realized he wanted to build something with his hands, so he chose to make custom knives.

As with many makers, his favorite part is forging the blades, usually Damascus. In addition to making his own steel, he uses Elmax, Vanadis 8, and M390, as well as others. He understands that the knife’s intended use will often determine the steel best suited for specific environments or tasks. He primarily makes hunters, Bushcraft, and camp knives.

His handle material(s) of choice are natural ones. He likes stabilized wood and antlers for his knives. I find Petr’s knives a joy to hold in your hand…sleek, well-made, superior balance, and handle ergonomics. Take a look at Dohnal Knives on RCC!

Currently, there is a lack of custom, tactical sub-hilt fighters being made. For various reasons, knifemakers like Walter Brend, Bill Luckett, Jim Siska, and Schuyler Lovestrand, (just to name a few) are no longer making their much sought after classic sub-hilt fighters.

With this in mind, RCC commissioned David Broadwell to make 5 Limited-Edition tactical sub-hilt fighters exclusively for their Vanguard line of knives.  Les has mentioned David’s abilities in several articles over the last 20+ years in regards to sub-hilts. Broadwell has created knives in the past for both the LDC and Vanguard series. Les will tell you he thinks Dave builds some of the best sub-hilt knives in the world! 

SENTINEL II CUSTOM KNIFE

Blade Length: 8″
Overall Length: 13″
Blade Steel: PM-154
Blade Finish: Hand Rubbed Satin Finish Guard and Sub-Hilt Material: Stainless steel
Handle Material: Black Micarta with black canvas micarta, stainless-steel spacers, stainless steel lined thong holes.
Sheath: Custom-made leather sheath by Kenny Rowe

When Les came to David with this project, he was excited to be apart of it. This knife amplifies the 4Fs- Fit, Finish, Flow and Function. With its excellent balance and handle ergonomics, it is the epitome of what a tactical sub-hilt fighter should be.  Act now to get on the waiting list!!

Price: $2,350.00

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We have worked with David Broadwell since he left his job in 1989 as a machinist and went full-time as a custom knife maker. He has always considered himself an artist. His knives are more than knives; they are elegance amplified. They flow from the tip to the pommel exhibiting crisp clean grind lines.  David’s creativity and attention to detail is what puts him in the category of the very best. He executes all categories; tactical, presentation, damascus, folding knives and fixed blades beautifully…especially sub-hilt fighters as shown below:

I have owned over 100 MLR Fighters and Sub-Hilt Fighters in several different variations. I thought I had seen the very best from David. I was wrong! This knife is breathtaking! Photo: Coop

The perennial award-winning knives by David continue to impress not just the judges at major knife shows, but his collectors around the world are always eager to see what David is making next. Most knife makers are skilled craftsmen.  When it comes to custom knife maker, David Broadwell, his knives make him a true artist.

Broadwell Damascus Sub-Hilt Bowie Fossil Mammoth Ivory. This knife has strong curves and flowing lines. The curved and tapered fuller was freehand ground into the blade.
Photo: Chuck Ward

Detail of Carved Damascus and Fossil Walrus Ivory Handle by David Broadwell Photo: Impress by design

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

Quality and precision are the hallmarks of a Joel Chamblin knife. This is why in 1998, Bob Neal and I chose Joel to make the very first folder for our exclusive LDC Series of custom folding knives.  Joel built the LDC-1 and LDC-101 .

Joel Chamblin LDC-101 Prototype Tactical Folder

Known for a decade as one of the premier slip joint and multi-blade folding knife makers in the world, below is an example of the Remington 1123 Slip Joint Folder handmade by Joel.

Joel Chamblin Remington 1123 Stag Slip Joint Folder

Moving seamlessly from one genre to another, Joel has once again focused his attention on the tactical folding knife market. He incorporates the most “in demand” materials expected in custom knives; S35VN blades, Titanium, Zirconium, Timascus and carbon fiber into his tactical folding knives.  He is producing some of the smoothest best built EDC folding knives available today.  Joel understands what “quality for the money” means and incorporates it into each knife he builds. Joel has recently retired so get these collectables while you can.

Joel Chamblin PDK2 Tactical Folder w/ LSCF

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

It was the “look” of Toni’s knives that first attracted me. You could tell immediately the Bull Shark and Orbis models were made by someone who was a user. There were no wasted aspects of his knives. They are all business. The integral aspect of the knife gives the user complete confidence using his knives in the field. The handle materials are contoured and provide great ergonomics. I am a big fan of the rubber grips and I am happy to see that Toni offers this option. The Cerakote finish he provides in addition to making the knife fit in with the user’s environment or task, gives the carbon steel an extra layer of protection from rusting. Finally, his Kydex sheath is extremely well thought out and is among the best currently being offered by any maker in the World. Toni Oostendorp received his ABS Journeyman Smith stamp at the 2018 Blade Show!

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

Shawn McIntyre offers his clients around the world a selection of handle materials that rival anyone in custom knives. Shawn is an ABS Master Smith! Hardwoods, Stag, Horn and Ivory make up the majority of his handle materials. I have also received some knives with handles that were made for the roots of trees which were stunning. Shawn uses most of the same high carbon steels that most of the ABS makers uses. His favorite seems to be 1070. It is in Shawn’s Damascus where you really see his ability with steel. His standard pattern Damascus is beautiful; however, it is his Mosaic Damascus blades that are really something to behold. As for guards and other hardware, Shawn primarily uses Stainless Steel and Damascus.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

I met Josh Fisher at the 2017 Arkansas Custom Knife Show. I was immediately struck by the variety, quality and the pricing of his knives. Josh builds a wide variety of handmade fixed blades, as well as, slip joint folding knives. His fixed blade styles include, hunters, Bowies, and a variety of Damascus knives. His custom San Mai blades will compete favorably with any knife maker in the world as the knife he entered in the judging at the 2018 Blade Show will attest to.  Josh won the very prestigious Best Fighter Award in Atlanta GA. He also won the Best Hunter Award at the 2016 Blade Show, as well.

Best Fighter Award 2018 Blade Show

Photo by C. Royer

Josh Fisher utilizes carbon steel, forged Damascus steel and San Mai blades in conjunction with just about any handle material you would like. Premium woods, Stag and Mammoth/Mastodon Ivories, as well as bluing are all in his repertoire.

What I like best about Josh is that he does not shy away from a challenge. Both myself and my clients have taken him out of his comfort zone on several occasions. This skilled custom knife maker utilizes a combination of functionality and aesthetics and never disappoints! Josh Fisher always leaves you wanting to see what he will make next.

In April 2021, Josh Fisher achieved a Master Smith rating from the American Bladesmith Society.  Additionally, he was awarded the Dr. Carl Nelson Award for the best knife submitted by a Master Smith Candidate.

Nelson Award 2021

Photo by C. Royer

His daughter, Karis Fisher, earned her Journeyman Smith rating from the American Blade Smith Society. She won the Joe Keeslar Award for the best knife submitted by a Journeyman Smith Candidate.

A very special achievement for both of them!!

Click here to learn more about the custom knife maker, Josh Fisher.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery welcomes two new custom knife makers to our website.

We at Robertson’s Custom Cutlery would like to welcome custom knife makers Ricardo Vilar and Michal Komorovsky to our lineup.

Les was introduced to Ricardo by Jerry Fisk at the 2005 Blade Show where he earned his Journeyman Smith stamp.  Jerry spoke very highly of Ricardo and his work.  At the time, Ricardo was living in Brazil.  Today, he lives in Nashville, AR.  If that sounds familiar to some of you, that is the same town in Arkansas that Jerry lives in.

We have been talking for the last few years about working together.  Finally, in October of this year I received my first knife from Ricardo.   The knife was exactly what I expected. It was well balanced, clean craftmanship and excellent handle ergonomics.  All this at a value price of $1,225.00.

If you don’t have one of Ricardo’s knives in your collection, you should.   If you are a Bowie collector, I would heartily recommend this one which is currently available.

Ricardo Vilar Vaquero Forged Damascus Bowie

Michal Komorovsky began making custom knives in 2011.  He went full time in 2013.  He is a member of the Slovak Association of Knife Makers.  This organization is similar to the US Knifemaker’s Guild.

Les started communicating with Michal Komorovsky from Slovakia in May of this year.  We all know that it can be difficult to judge a knife by only a photo.  Michal sent me several photos of the Thuban.  After several emails, looking at these he felt very confident about his work.  Despite the language barrier, he was able to obtain our first custom knife from Michal called the Thuban.  Upon receiving the knife from him, we were not disappointed. Excellent flow from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle.  The Thuban is very quick for such a large knife.  This due in large part to its balance and great handle ergonomics.

The Thuban sold very quickly; however, more knives will be forth coming from Michal in the near future. Let us know if you’re interested.

Michal Komorovsky Thuban Forged San Mai Custom Bowie Ebony Ostrich Sheath

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Congratulations to Mike Deibert, the newest FORGED IN FIRE Champion!

Mike Deibert, best known for his designs and execution. These designs feature that rare combination of functionality and aesthetics. Mike utilizes a wide variety of carbon steels and presentation grade handle materials in the construction of his knives. This lead to Mike winning the prestigious George Peck Award in 2012 while earning his Journeyman Smith stamp. Since then he has incorporated Damascus steel and recently blued fittings into his repertoire.
Case in point, his Feather pattern Damascus has caught the eye of custom knife collectors around the world. Mike continues to impress me with his continual improvement as a knife maker. Balance, handle ergonomics and crisp clean lines have become hallmarks of his knives. He is one of those makers you always look forward to see what he is doing next.
Be sure to check out the knives from Mike Deibert, this ABS Journeyman Smith.

Mike Deibert Forged Feather Pattern Damascus Bowie with Stag

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.

With most endeavors in life there are always those whose abilities and skills move them into what we consider to be the elite category.  Such is the case with Schuyler Lovestrand’s knives.  He is best known for his stock removal method fixed blades which in my opinion are among the best in the world.  Upon seeing his work the two words that come to mind are clean and flawless.

This fixed blade master builds everything from hunters to stylized Bowies.  His favorite hunter style is the Loveless drop point hunter.  The main difference is that on his best day, Bob Loveless never made a drop point hunter as well as Schuyler Lovestrand.   Two other Loveless patterns that Schuyler makes on a regular basis are the Chute Knife and the Wilderness Fighters.

Schuyler Lovestrand Custom Stag Chute Knife

What he is best known is knives of his own design that accentuate his considerable skills.  His fighters are exactly what they should be; well balanced, quick and light in the hand.  His F-2 Sub-Hilt Fighter with its Persian style up-swept blade with regards to custom knives is the epitome of the term “flow.”

Lovestrand F-2 SubHilt Fighter Custom Made with Mastodon Ivory

Currently his steel of choice is CPM 154CM.  This is the powered steel version of 154CM.  He enjoys the characteristics of the powered steels including the fine grain structure and cleanliness which lends itself to a good mirror finish.  When he uses the word good, he is being unnecessarily modest.  He does not make a good mirror finish.  His blades featuring a mirror finish are literally just that, a mirror.  He also does a hand rubbed satin finish and perhaps my favorite finish is his two-tone finish.  A satin finish is done on the flats and a mirror finish on the hollow grinds.  All of the guards and butt caps are made from stainless steel.

Like most professional knife makers he will work the gamut of handle materials.  For his utility and tactical knives he prefers linen or canvas Micarta, G-10 or stag.  Presentation grade knives will feature quality stag, Elephant Ivory, Fossil Ivories (both Mammoth and Walrus) this will include Wolly Mammoth tooth in narrow tang applications.  Premium stabilized wood burls such as Desert Ironwood have found favored status with his collectors. The quality and uniqueness of some of these handle materials; regardless of the cost always compliment this maker’s skill.

Lovestrand H2 Drop Point Hunter with Desert Ironwood

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

Terry Vandeventer earned his Master Smith stamp from the American Bladesmith Society in 2006.  Since then, Mississippi’s only Master Smith offers some of the most exceptional handmade Damascus knives you will come across.   His Damascus is primarily 1084 and 15n20, sometimes with a little 2095 added to provide a third color.  He feels all three are excellent steels and when welded together correctly never produce a weak-link in his Damascus.  For his handle materials Terry prefers natural materials.  Woolly Mammoth, ancient Walrus Ivory, and Sambar Stag are used almost exclusively.

Terry Vandeventer Custom Forged Damascus Bowie w/ Seashell Guard and Stag   Photo by Chuck Ward

Intricate file work can be found on the liners and spacers of virtually every knife he makes.  The combination of the materials and craftsmanship found in each knife creates a edged work of art that would make any collector proud to own.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

When I first met custom knife maker, Craig Camerer, what struck me about his knives was they looked slightly different from the majority of the other forged blades at the show.  After studying his knives for a while I realized what it was.  Craig’s knives…even the big Bowies and camp knives have a subtly to them.   While on the one hand, Craig’s knives can be very large and meant for serious work.  At the same time, they feel light and balanced in the hand.  A big knife you could use all day without the fatigue that many knives can give you.

Craig makes a wide variety of knives and styles.  He has made folders on occasion but primarily builds knives with 7 -11″ blades.  His favorite steels are W-2 for its edge holding ability; and the temper line that W-2 shows,  as well as, 9260 carbon steel.  He explained to me that it was similar to 5160, but would hold an edge a little bit better.  For his Damascus, he prefers 1084/15n20 for the contrast in the steels and its edge holding capabilities.  From the tip of the blade to the end of the handle, Craig’s knives are clean and consistent.

Craig uses a variety of handle materials for his knives; depending on the intended use.  His work knives feature G-10 or Micarta.  Craig does an excellent job with the contouring of the handle giving the knife great ergonomics.  That being said, Craig’s favorite handle materials are Stag and the different Ivories.  He likes the warm feel of the materials and that they have a timeless quality to them.  Among my favorite knives of Craig’s is his Rock House Trail Bowie with Stag handle shown below.  His ability to incorporate several different design elements into each knife allow him to very unique work for his customers.  Each knife comes with a leather sheath that Craig makes.

Craig skills were put on display when he was the champion on the television show “Forged in Fire!”   Craig became a ABS Journeyman Smith in July 2018 when he passed his ABS Master Smith performance test.  He is now cleared to test for Master Smith.

Craig Camerer Forged Rock House Trail Bowie with Stag

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

Bill utilizes the stock removal method of making knives.  He grinds all of his blades “free hand.”  Doing so allows him to try new grinds on his blades.  Bill likes to say that he makes a true handmade knife.  So while Bill has standard models, no two are exactly the same.  Bill Luckett has achieved what most custom knife makers strive for; a distinct and recognizable style.  What drew me to his knives were the deep hollow grinds in the blade and his mirror finishes.  Over the last 40 years, Bill has tried a wide variety of steels.  Today he primarily uses CPM154, D-2 and CPMS30V.  These three steels would offer the end user an excellent choice no matter what tasks they had in mind for one of Bill‘s knives.  While these are Bill’s primary steels, he has incorporated Damascus into his steel repertoire.  The results of a deep hollow grind on a Damascus blade are stunning!

Perhaps the next most recognizable aspect of Bill’s knives are the lugged guards and pommels.  These guards and pommels show the influence of another maker who builds some of my favorite knives, Rod Chappel.  Bill primarily uses 304 stainless steel for his fittings.  He has also utilized Micarta for his fittings and on rare occasion, brass.  For me, it is those deep hollow ground blades, massive double lugged guards, and a big pommel that typify a Bill Luckett custom made knife.  One of my favorite models Bill makes is the Freedom Fighter shown here:

Bill Luckett Custom Presentation Freedom Fighter is his “signature knife.” Bill was a student of W.W. Cronk as this knife reflects his unique style.

Granted, the majority of these big knives are primarily for visual appeal, they can do the job they were intended for.  Bill also makes what most would consider a more usable knife.  These include hunters, a very cool integral dagger and fighters.  His favorite handle materials are stabilized burl woods, lined Micarta and Stag.  Bill’s Raptor custom presentation knife, Raptor, (featured below) is not only a great looking knife, its lethality is present for those who know what they are looking for. Like most professional knife makers he can use a wide variety of handle materials.  Bill uses a wide variety of spacer materials on his more complicated handles.  In addition to his exceptional knives Bill is a very talented sheath maker.  His knives come with a custom leather sheath that compliments the knife.

Bill Luckett is an elite craftsman and knife maker.  He has created that which all knife makers strive for a distinct and instantly recognizable style.  When you see a Bill Luckett knife, you have no doubt who made the knife.  Holding one in your hand firmly cements that which catches your eye. The handle ergonomics and the balance make the knife a joy to hold and use.

Bill Luckett Raptor Presentation Fighter

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

I met custom knife maker, Scott Gallagher at the Art of Steel Show in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2016.  He was an Apprentice Smith at the time and I made a note to myself to check out his work closer 7 months later at the ICCE Show in Kansas City.  I was not disappointed, as Scott had received the inaugural Judge James Pilkinton Award.  It was easy to see why he won this award given his skill in so many different designs.  On his table he had hunters, fighters, boot knives and Bowies.  All were very well executed and his prices were more than fair for a newly promoted ABS Journeyman Smith.

Scott strives for meticulous work and constant improvement.  This was evident when comparing his work at the ICCE Show to the work he had on his table just 6 months earlier.  Handling his knives at the 2017 Blade show his work continued to get better with the word, “clean” coming to mind.  His fit and finish belied the price point and his new performance line of hunters is going to be a winner.

Scott Gallagher Custom Maple Burl Skinner

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

Jason Clark’s knives epitomize tactical elegance. His folding knives offer a fit, finish and flow that belie their tactical look.  Smooth action, solid lock-up and clean lines are hallmarks of his work.  He offers the collector an extended variety of options and models to choose from. His craftsmanship is on par with many of the best folder makers in tactical folders today.  His value pricing for his tactical folders is what make them so desirable.

He continues to develop his craft also into Damascus steel and presentation folding knives. Check out the elegance of Jason Clark’s work.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at les@robertsonscustomcutlery.com or (706) 650-0252.

Mike Deibert, best known for his designs and execution. These designs feature that rare combination of functionality and aesthetics.  Mike utilizes a wide variety of carbon steels and presentation grade handle materials in the construction of his knives.  This lead to Mike winning the prestigious George Peck Award in 2012 while earning his Journeyman Smith stamp.  Since then he has incorporated Damascus steel and recently blued fittings into his repertoire.

Case in point, his Feather pattern Damascus has caught the eye of custom knife collectors around the world. Mike continues to impress me with his continual improvement as a knife maker.  Balance, handle ergonomics and crisp clean lines have become hallmarks of his knives.  He is one of those makers you always look forward to see what he is doing next.

Be sure to check out the knives from Mike Deibert, this ABS Journeyman Smith.

Robertson’s Custom Cutlery is your source for custom knives from today’s leading custom knife makers. We only feature the highest quality knives at value prices. Our custom fixed and folding knife selection includes tactical fixed and folding knives, presentation fixed and folding knives, bowies, hunters and skinners, and a large selection of forged blades. Les Robertson, author and owner of Robertson’s Custom Cutlery, is also a Field Editor for Blade Magazine and an instructor at Blade University. If you have questions about the content in this article or about any knife or maker on our website, you can contact Les directly at customknives@comcast.net or (706) 650-0252.