Home Forums Gear Knives and Blades RBH Custom knives???

C'mon now, don't go knocking 1095. Pretty darn good carbon steel.

What carbon steel does Randall use?

I would imagine the prices would climb quite a bit when he gets into 154-CM and such.

I either got a STEAL or an assf#@kin !!!!!!!

You're a team player my man! Anyone who'll risk getting an assf#@kin for his fellow knife enthusiasts is a friend indeed!

Got the kinfe today and it is definately not a true custom product. Import blade most likely, cheap leather, bulky handle and medium fit and finish (could have wiped the buffing compound off the brass). Although, for $100, I've spent a lot more on a lot less. A $50 hunter /skinner would probably not be the worst knife you ever bought !!

http://www.michiganknives.com/Hess_Knives.html

At first glance thought these might be made by the same outfit (similar style and last initial) but a few click mouse clicks confirms they definitely are done by a different maker.

Regardless, Bill at Michigan won't carry junk and these look like a heckuva dealio...

I've several of RBH Custom Knives including Smithsonian Bowie and Book Of Eli Sword everything I bought under RBH logo are really awesome and holding great edge also. This is a Great alternative to a randall knife you wont be afraid to use.Soldered guard.....

My testimonial:

I have been buying and selling RBH Custom Knives For four years now. I have also been installing burglar and fire alarms for over twenty five years. In my business you have to be perfect on a 100% scale and if you are not a false alarm will occur and anybody that owns a burglar alarm knows this is very bad police are dispatched fines are levied and customers pissed. Because of this anything under perfect is unacceptable. So this brings me back to RBH Custom Knives. The quality and beauty is amazing I have purchased over 60 of his knives and the only problem i have ever had was with a couple of sheaths the snap button that holds the knife did not work proper and one came apart but I found no reason to bother rich with such a minor issue and i just put a new snap on from hobby lobby. but every knife was perfect the workmanship is always outstanding and solid nothing has ever been of variable grade as I researched I found a few of old and misleading threads on different Knife and sword Forums so i went ahead and asked the man himself That is Richard b Henn and here are our corresponding emails and his response:



>>>> Good afternoon Rich.
>>>>
>>>> I am inquiring about some facts about your knives I am pretty
>>>> committed now so need to know what i should or should not advertise.
>>>> Do the knives have full tang or just a welded on screw. Are the
>>>> blades made in america or as my early research has insinuated are
>>>> they from pakistan or asia or ? Do you personally make the handles
>>>> or your staff or are they done overseas? Not that it matters to me
>>>> but some time ago I was selling a confederate bowie and a gentleman
>>>> emailed me bashing you and your products telling me my advertisement
>>>> was misleading. As i did more research these facts are not clear on
>>>> many knife forums that i would like to clear up. Also are they heat
>>>> treated. Once again I find your knives a real work of art and find
>>>> them to be of the finest grade. I have used and sold many with no
>>>> complaints all I ever hear from my customers is to quote the great
>>>> crocodile dundee NOW THAT'S A KNIFE and they love them. If you have
>>>> any photos of production Before the handles are attached it would be
>>>> very helpful to set things straight. If they are over sea produced
>>>> no sweet I still love every one but i need to know if the rumors are
>>>> true or not so I can advertise accurately. All I will do is remove
>>>> made in the usa and not address the point unless asked.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again for the great service
>>>>
>>>> Brian Kissick
>>>>
>>>> P.S. I have been considering doing a destruction test but they're so
>>>> pretty and I would rather not but if i need to I will. But it will
>>>> be so painful



>>> Brian,

>>>
>>> Thank you for your email and you want information to sell RBH Knives.
>>> Yes Knives are full tang same as Randall's and made in the US. I
>>> personally make knives with few of my staff here in the US. These are
>>> just rumors and nothing truth to that. I've tried several times to
>>> register on knife forums to talk those people who never seen any of my
>>> knife but every time they don't get me registered over there.( a few
>>> years ago). I've thousands of satisfied customers who love my knives,
>>> many of them are Randall's collectors and they say not a big
>>> difference between Randall and RBH some said RBH higher.I've attached
>>> some photos to show how tangs are. My next production will astonish
>>> every one! Frankly it is a lie started by people who are envious of my
>>> talent.
>>>
>>> I appreciate your business and understanding in this regards! Any
>>> questions please always feel free to ask. Thank you again, Rich



>>> Rich,

>>>
>>> Thanks for the quick response. I am a registered on a few and would
>>> like to post your answer and pics to start to use as proof of your
>>> high quality and craftsmanship and made in the USA if that's ok with
>>> you. also the question has been raised of your location of
>>> production as Florida, Rhode Island, oklahoma or pennsylvania this
>>> would be helpful too.
>>>
>>> Thanks again
>>>
>>> Brian Kissick
>>>
>>> P.S thanks for the pics now i don't have to destroy one. I think i'm
>>> approaching 40 of your Knives Ready for market and don't want to
>>> sell any of them there just so beautiful.



>> Brian,
>>
>> Thanks for your quick reply and understanding. You can post your
>> comments on a few you are registered in. Location of production always
>> same in Block Island,RI so I've some dealers from different states who
>> invest and work with me. Thanks again for your trust and doing
>> business.Rich



>> Rich,


>> Thanks for all the answers. You are the man. Brian

I've several of RBH Custom Knives including Smithsonian Bowie and Book Of Eli Sword everything I bought under RBH logo are really awesome and holding great edge also. This is a Great alternative to a randall knife you wont be afraid to use.Soldered guard.....