Favorite custom knife makers?

[Ivoryman]

Outstanding Ivoryman Tim makes a beautiful Knife Every time I get one of his knives someone else wants it and the hunt is on for another one of his . Thanks for Showing

Thanks. How many of his have you seen? I"ve seen his catalog, but never seen one up for sale. The three I have are from him directly and it took 6 months to a year each to wait for him to make another. I ordered another EZ open he does with a Zulu blade profile instead of his regular spear. He then had to go in for ankle surgery and I don't know if he's making knives again or not. Haven't heard. He said he's make it eventually, but not holding my breath. These three are excellent knives for sure. Nothing wrong with them and crown jewels of my little pile obviously. Thanks again. I never see his stuff around here and would love to see another. Bring 'em out if you have 'em.

[kennedy knives]

Ivoryman I usually see him when I set up at the Blade Show in Atlanta . He's From Winston Salem NC if my memory serves me right about 15 year ago I did their Local Club show and Tim was There . I bought my first at a Gun Show in Atlanta the second one was at Blade . His price's rage from about $300.00 all the way to $1800.00 . He learned the Trade from Blackie Collins , Tim Mustin & Frank Centofante from what I've read. I have A Centofante that I will show Tomorrow
Gary

[Ivoryman]

Love to see it. Wow, jealous. You got to meet him. I've only emailed him, never met. Did not know where he learned from, Blackie Collins and Frank Centofante. Very interesting. I think you're right, Tobacco city N.C. Do you mean the blade show in Atlanta? I've thought about trying to make that show. That or the Rendezvous in PA. Bucket list maybe someday. Thanks for the info, fascinates me anyway.

[kennedy knives]

Knife By Frank Centofante was the President of the Knife Makers Guild Made Knives from 1960 untill his death in 2009
Frank had 3 marks on his knives
(1st) Centofante Tampa Florida
(2nd) Centofante Tampa FLA.
(3Rd) Centofante Madisonville Tennessee
He was taught by his Father who worked for imperial for 60+ years , & his Sons Mark & Tony
If someone can add or correct my info please do so. He also Helped Tim Britton from what I have read .

[Ivoryman]

Very interesting, thanks a bunch for sharing that. Love hearing the old makers story and where they got the skills. Imperial tradition and legacy. Thanks again, didn't know that.

[QTCut5]

Not a custom knife, but while we're on the subject of Frank Centofante...here's a design he did for Kershaw in collaboration with ken Onion.

[QTCut5]

The Tim Brittons and that Frank Centofante are all exquisite knives...just gorgeous.

[Mumbleypeg]

The Tim Brittons and that Frank Centofante are all exquisite knives...just gorgeous.

Amen to that.

Ken

[knife7knut]

Another,"not a custom knife but a tribute to Frank Centofante" by CRKT and a Schrade Lake & Walker design.

[Quick Steel]

All of these knives are showing wonderful patterns and workmanship.

[Ivoryman]

Evan Esnyx makes custom traditionals that are incredible, and while this is not all his, he customized/modded this GEC TC Barlow. New bolsters and stag/pins. One of a kind now.

[kennedy knives]

Thanks QTCut5 , Mumbleypeg (Ken) & Knife7Knut for you kind words and showing Centofante"s Collaboration with different Knife Companies Here is one more to add a Spyderco .

[kennedy knives]

Ivoryman love the handles

[kennedy knives]

W.D Pease Custom Knives from Ewing Kentucky Started Making Knives in 1970 still at it .
From 1970 to 1992 Mark was W. D. Pease from 1992 forward it was W.D. Pease Kentucky
This one I got in a trade at the Blade Show in Atlanta Last year . What do you think

[doglegg]

[kennedy knives]

See if I can keep this going : Next one is a Ray Cover not sure if it's Ray Cover SR or JR not much info out there just that they make a very fine slip joint . Correct me if I'm wrong Looks Like Ray Sr was a gun smith & Knife maker & Ray Jr is a knife maker & engraver . Please add to this .

[kennedy knives]

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[Railsplitter]

See if I can keep this going : Next one is a Ray Cover not sure if it's Ray Cover SR or JR not much info out there just that they make a very fine slip joint . Correct me if I'm wrong Looks Like Ray Sr was a gun smith & Knife maker & Ray Jr is a knife maker & engraver . Please add to this .

That is definitely a Ray Cover SR. Very nice knife!

[kennedy knives]

Thanks Railsplitter
Now this is a John Young from Ephraim , UT
Mammoth Ivory which I think is Top notch

[QTCut5]

Gary, you have a very impressive collection of custom knives.

Here are a few more from my little custom pile:

Rick Nowland, Waltonville, IL

Michael Fisher "T BAR K"

[QTCut5]

Terry Knipshield, Rochester, MN

Dave Ricke

Owen Wood

[QTCut5]

And last but not least...my very first custom knife: Elephant Ivory Wharncliffe Doctor made to order by Albert Crenshaw of Lake Eufala, OK

[QTCut5]

I suppose I should include these two as well (both are Warthog Ivory)


Ras Venter, Pretoria, South Africa

K'roo (Willen O'Kelly), Eastern Cape, South Africa

[Quick Steel]

Q, I had an ivory Saddle Horn by Mr. Crenshaw. He did very fine work.

[QTCut5]

Q, I had an ivory Saddle Horn by Mr. Crenshaw. He did very fine work.

I wonder if he's still making knives? He was 83 yrs old when he made my Dr. knife back in 2011 !!