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Custom Knives
Custom knives are increasing in popularity amongst collectors and are widely accepted as a stable source of investment. Custom made knives are at the top of the knife collecting pyramid as they are made by hand and are unique and individual pieces of art.
To see our unique selection of hunting, skinning, pocket, culinary and specialty knives please click the logo above!
There are several talented custom knife makers from around the world that have come to prominence in the last few years. There is now a whole world community of custom makers highlighting their art at trade shows held in a variety of countries.
In mid January 2003 we met the World Famous Japanese knife maker Koji Hara. Koji has made his mark by the originality of his designs and his incredible ability to mix elements of Japanese style and art with modern concepts. He also is know for his attention to detail and talent as a world class craftsman.
Besides the quality of his knives, when you meet Koji, you are impressed with his humility and peaceful nature. It is as if the knives are a "zen inspired" extension of himself.
Koji Hara became a full-time knife maker in 1988. For the first three years he made knives in the style of Bob Loveless.
In 1991, when he held his first "one-man knife show" in Seki City, Koji started making knives of his own concept and design.
Three years later, he became an A.K.G (American Knife Guild) Probationary Member. Koji started attending knife show in the U.S. and realized that no custom knife maker could expect to succeed by being a "copycat". It was then that he decided to create knives that reflect his own style. In 1997, he became an A.K.G. Voting Member.
South Africa has become the international hotbed of custom knife making. There have been several articles in trade magazines and a lot of favorable press for the growing number of fine makers in South Africa.
Arno Bernard is one of South Africa's best contemporary custom knife makers. He creates a range of knives from simple, elegant utilitarian hunting knives to stunning damascus and titanium folders with a big "wow" factor.
His knives are also not priced outside a reasonable cost for the beginning collector. You can purchase a knife starting at $100 and ranging up to about $750.
Arno Bernard uses many natural materials native to South Africa on his knives including exotic woods, giraffe bone, warthog tusk and more. Each knife is a distinctive piece of art!
In the Southern province of Santa Fe, Argentina there is a small group of craftsmen dedicated to producing high quality knives and cutlery by hand.
These knives have stylistic elements of the traditional Gaucho (Argentinian cowboy) knives, but also integrate more contemporary designs.
Valle del Litoral (Valley of Litoral) uses only high quality materials in crafting their knives. The blades on Valle del Litoral knives are all 440c stainless steel. This is a favorite steel among many custom makers. The handles are made from Itin wood. This is a hardwood native to Argentina and known for it's durability and beauty.
The wood used for the handles of these fine knives is Itin wood (Prosopis Kuntzei) and is widely known as one of the hardest woods in the world.
Another Argentinian maker of note is Mauricio Daletzky. Daletzky knives are unique, hand made works of art that you will not see anywhere else.
Mauricio Daletzky is an artisan living in Argentina and produces some exquisite examples of hand made custom knives.
He has a background as a goldsmith and jewelry maker which can be seen in the fine silver work on the knife pommel and sheath.
Mr. Daletzky has produced some of his own special damacus and Mokume blade steels.
These knives are 100% hand made by Mr. Daletzky in Argentina. His attention to detail and creative designs have made him an upcoming force in the custom knife making world!
These beautiful pieces are true works of art and available in very limited quantities. His knives are brand new to US collectors and exclusive through World Knives, Ltd.
J. Rossi knives are brand new to the US market and we are proud to be the exclusive retailer. Each J. Rossi knife is hand crafted by Juan Rossi in the "Pampeana" region of central Argentina.
Juan combines the traditional "Criollo" style of Argentinian knives with modern designs. His knives are made with natural materials native to Argentina like Mora, Itin, Curupay and Algarrobo woods.
The blades of J. Rossi's knives are made from 440c stainless steel. This is an excellent quality steel which can attain an extremely sharp edge and keep it for a long time.
Each J. Rossi knife comes with a custom leather sheath, gift box and a 20 year warranty!
At World Knives we pride ourselves on unique knives that you will not see anywhere else. We offer a wide variety of specialty knives. We have everything from Mushroom collecting knives to equestrian and sailor's knives to custom made knives.
Please take a look. We're sure you will see something that will be interesting to you. Let us know what you think about our selection of fine custom knives.
If you have any questions please contact us at:
WORLD KNIVES, LTD.
2103 HARRISON AVE. NW, STE. 2-646
OLYMPIA WA 98502-2607
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