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There are some beloved knife makers on here such as Ingram, May, Winston, and Dozier.

What up and coming makers out there are doing practical hunting blades, with well treated and ground steel, and a good kydex holster? I think the "ideal" working knife would be 3.5", drop point blade, hollow ground, with a low profile kydex. Micarta or wood scales, but nothing fancy.

Nothing wrong with the fellas above, but the wait list and prices reflect their high quality reputation and I figure there must be some others out there that are doing good work at reasonable prices that dont get the attention they deserve.

What say the fire?

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Look at Mike E Miller here on the forums. Here is a thread with some of his knives. Also michiganroadkil is another member who makes knife. Not sure about the kydex holster

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/13186961/1

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Joel Clark, Shannon Steel Labs, Marauder Knife & Tool, and Double X Knives are all top notch and as good if not better than the ones you listed.


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If you want a top shelf knife - contact Lucas Forge.
Just keep your fingers away from the blade. They are by far the sharpest knives I’ve ever used. They hold an edge like no other.

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Out of those mentioned, Joel Clarke and Lucas forge look the best, designs, finish etc. double x look like shiit..

Looks like Joel’s website was last updated in 2015, anyone know if he’s still making knives? I’d like to order one.


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MCH,
Have you cooled on Big Brown Bear? I think Shawn is doing some important work, though I find I am still attracted to more traditional blade shapes. Would like to try one of his Mini Trappers at some point.

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Shawn is in a league all his own. I would say he is what Phil was back in the day. The torch has been passed. Phil is still hands down my favorite and Shawn I think will be right there with him once the dust settles.

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Here are a few that may or may not be out of your price point. Also some will have waits.

Triple B Handmade
David Mary
J. Hoffman
Warren J. Krywko
Ben Breda
Deering knives
Big Chris
Jack O'Neill
Leucdia Custom Knives
David Erickson

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Have you cooled on Big Brown Bear? I think Shawn is doing some important work, though I find I am still attracted to more traditional blade shapes. Would like to try one of his Mini Trappers at some point.


NO Hell NO Shawn is the Man! But out of the OP's price point.


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Big Chris is probably one of the most under rated makers out there. Which is a shame because his work is amazing. He has his following but not what it should be. But the higher end working knives have a small audience. A lot of good makers out there and some really great ones too.I try to focus on the ones really trying to push what is doable.


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If you like those you mentioned in the OP....

Ken Honeycutt. Great guy to work with.

Bryant Hollinger. Few months ago got a skinner from him. Real nice.



I like plain Jane working knives. I top out at the $300 mark. I personally can’t justify anything over that. But that’s me. Guess i could spring for a $500 knife instead of 2x$250. 🤷🏽‍♂️.


Lot of new guys are on Instagram these days.

Good time to be buying knives.

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I’m liking brad Watkins work too


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Originally Posted by RNF
Look at Mike E Miller here on the forums. Here is a thread with some of his knives. Also michiganroadkil is another member who makes knife. Not sure about the kydex holster

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/13186961/1


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These recommendations are right on. I own a few from both and hope to get more.
I have a little Skinner from Miller in 440C, hollow ground. Nothing too fancy but the way if fits in my hand it just feels great. I think I got it from Vince out of the Classifieds a year or two ago. Really like it a lot.
I have a couple from Tim in M4, both arrived laser freakin sharp and can cut all day long. A buddy I hunt with is coveting Tim's Loveless style DP.. I'm just trying to keep him away from it.

A lot of good names in this thread..
You bastids are costing me ..


CORRECTION: I don't own a Mike Miller knife (yet!), the one I was thinking of is a Hendrix knife.

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I'll throw B.Goode Knives in the mix...


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Great suggestions guys. M. Miller looks good, which led me to Bret Dowell that I like the looks of. Basically anything on Vince's site.

Lucas forge is also up my alley in terms of style.

I'm warming to the Instagram makers, but very slowly.

Keep em comin!

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Brett makes very nice stuff but last I heard his back log is very long. He has his daughter making some nice ones out of AEB-L that look good too.

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