Are you looking at any new makers?

[Ernie1980]

When you order, make sure you let us know what you got since we are invested now

 

[theHobbyist]

Tobin Smith and Ryan Weeks, I'm also going to throw in Matt Markell, I've got a few of his knives, they've never let me down...

 

[stereo.pete]

I just signed up on David Lisch's waiting list, I would definitely check his work out.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Now would be the time to jump on the Kyle Hanson knives. It sure looks like he has a bright future in the knife world. Ben Seward is another one that is up and coming.

Do let us know what you choose, with pics.

Chris

 

[Don Hanson III]

damn straight! I'm anglin' to have a Hanson danglin' from my belt one day!
In fact, I'd prefer the father/son collaborative which is a fine legacy of the Hanson clan

You guys don't make it easy....Now I'm thinking of going this way......

Thanks for the info Don, much appreciated. - :thumbup:

Thanks gents! Keep an eye out.

 

[parfums95]

I do not know if it exists in the U.S.. but I feel that people often
are ready to buy a higher price a product (for us a knife) in France it becomes increasingly the reality;. people no longer have any respect for the product and the work of the craftsman. I understand that the price of a knife made by a craftsman trusted name is not the same as confirmed by a craftsman, but the good is an other debate.
I understand very well as the budget are not equal for all

 

[Lycosa]

Eric Bonner. Watch him!
rolf

 

[parfums95]

Ray Laconico ,GL Drew very good price .

 

[Inkbender]

Eric Bonner. Watch him!
rolf

:thumbup: I really like his friction folder work

 

[Tetsujin 140.6]

I have recently acquired both a Laconico:

And a Tobin Smith:

I am impressed with both of them.

This small fixie from PML Knives is also outstanding:

 

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

When you order, make sure you let us know what you got since we are invested now

I will post a photo - like I said probably thirty days.

Have a LOT here to check out.

Thank you all for the help.....:thumbup:

 

[frankjuka]

I second Lycosa on Eric Bonner. Lycosa turned me onto him and I have a custom order in with him now. I have been impressed with the communication and his willingness to take on the project I asked of him. I'll keep y'all updated.

 

[HWF]

JK knives is right up your alley my friend!

 

[Doug C]

Like some of my collector buddies who have already acquired examples of his work.
Congrats, you guys ! :thumbup:
Sam is the Man...Samuel Lurquin.

Doug

 

[A.l.e.x.]

Hello!

Probably depends on how you want to define "new", but the Sobral knives are the first to come to my mind. Really inexpensive for the great workmanship you get from CAS! I can not say enough good things about Claudio and his brothers.

Best regards,
Alex

 

[Mhael]

Good thread. I'd be interested on any other suggestions for ABS makers to jump on now?

 

[CapitalizedLiving]

Good thread. I'd be interested on any other suggestions for ABS makers to jump on now?

Dave Loukides. Also, Lon Humphrey.

 

[Creaky Bones]

Steven Long, SPL Knives in Houston. The pretty one between the rodent solution and the ESEE 3 is his 3rd knife.

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[verrocchio100]

My two cents.....Marty Young and Alan Folts.

Great communication from both and willingness to work with your design within reason.

 

[The sharpend]

My last two customs have come from a member here NPD , great quality work FNF spot on leather work great .
His prices are very reasonable and he has just produced some friction folders and a frame lock .
I can't paste to the pictures but look up via his profile , we pay a lot more here in Europe though .
But even with postage from Denmark they are still very competitive , my two pence worth .

Sorry I can link and its Nektatios here not NPD
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1008448-2-up-for-sale?p=11485254#post11485254

Very reasonable I think you'll agree .