Knife recommendation

Southern Custom · Sep 13, 2015

This one is for those of you cutting on higher quality knives. Any recommendation on a decent knife to cut that's between $500 and $1000. I need a project knife that I can put some time into. Between the day to day jewelry work and customers gun projects, I'm left with very little time. It would be nice to put all my focus into a few square inches for a change.
Thanks!
Layne

Dave London · Sep 14, 2015

Rexford knives

Beladran · Sep 15, 2015

Bob Kramer makes beautiful knives but last I heard he had 3 year back log

Dani Girl · Sep 15, 2015

William Henry knives are certainly a popular choice for engravers.

Would you be wanting to order a knife so that you could have imput in the design?

Dave London · Sep 15, 2015

I contacted Wiliam Henry a couple years ago and they would not sell me a knife. YMMV

Jan Hendrik · Sep 15, 2015

I suggest you contact a knife maker to make you a quality handmade knife. I make my own knives and then engrave them as well. I have complete control over the overall design process and materials this way. Sole authorship rocks!

Southern Custom · Sep 15, 2015

I've looked at William Henrys and they are available through a number of sources. Quite a few at any one time on eBay. I think I would be obligated to call a friend at the company first before I cut. Since they sell engraved knives commissioned by the company, not sure how they would feel about someone cutting one out of the loop as it were. They are obviously a great choice to cut but I wouldn't want to be in conflict with the company. I recall Case had a problem with this.
If anyone has experience in the matter I'd love to know.
I have found quite a few other suitable candidates.
Layne

Jesse.beckham · Sep 15, 2015

I'd like to know some background on the Case issue you mentioned, I use them quite a bit in my work.

Marrinan · Sep 15, 2015

Case and Zippo, owned by case void the warranty if they do not do the engraving or have it done. They will not repair a custom engraved piece even if it just a monogram. When you engrave one of these you can not mention their name in your advertising, not even on ebay. Other companies follow these same rules. Harley is another such company but they spend a lot fighting the aftermarket part companies. Fred

Hot Knobs · Sep 15, 2015

Sent you a privet message if you don't get it let me know. Deane

Dani Girl · Sep 16, 2015

ask on here maybe? http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forum.php

Beladran · Sep 16, 2015

Dave London said:
I contacted Wiliam Henry a couple years ago and they would not sell me a knife. YMMV

I am a William Henry dealer and will sell you what ever you would like lol

Dave London · Sep 16, 2015

Thanks Beladran
How ever when I contacted them they did not seem to need to sell their product. So I will not do business with them, yes no loss to them but I will pass along the attitude I received, lots of knife makers looking for sales.

Barry Lee Hands · Sep 17, 2015

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diandwill · Sep 17, 2015

Does anybody know of a domestic (USA) source for Spyderco knives at wholesale? Has anybody engraved any of the titanium scaled knives?

They have a good looking inventory and seem to have some better than normal knives, not as expensive as some but better than the cheapies.

Eric Olson · Sep 17, 2015

You can talk to spyderco directly. I told them my interests in engraving and they lowered their opening order for me, and opened a wholesale account as long as I promised to buy at least some knives regularly. I did have to supply credit references, etc, and if you have a resale license it probably wouldn't hurt.

I haven't engrave a titanium one yet.

Southern Custom · Sep 17, 2015

Now this is what I was looking for. And I thought several of these guys were out of my reach! Thanks for passing this on. Oh the possibilities..
LZ

Donny · Sep 17, 2015

Blueridge knives will sell Syderco wholesale too. I have an account with them and they have a huge amount of other brands to include Case and Byrd .....

Donny

KCSteve · Sep 19, 2015

Moteng is pretty easy to get an account with and then you can get Spydercos at wholesale.

Dani Girl · Oct 25, 2015

Can I hijack your thread and ask what kind of knives folk think I should be buying to work on?

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