Beautiful Knives

[irabren]

I realize most of the really great looking knives - are the custom ones - which I can't afford - but for example - Pro-Tech makes some knives with really pretty handles - are there any other Factory Made Knives that have a custom look - in the $100-$200 range ??

 

[ckj]

Spyderco's Kopa line maybe?

 

[VCM3]

This is a Lakota hunter,from www.foxridgeoutfitters.com a little over a hundred.
It is $101.25,+ shipping.If you shop around,you can buy a Beautiful custom knife for $100 -$200.Hint-VCM3 Custom F/S,is a good example of a beatiful custom knife,for WELL under $200.
There are other knifemakers that can deliver you a custom knife for $200,so I don't understand your thread,unless you don't want a custom knife,but want a production knife,that looks custom ???

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Some of the Benchmades like the Skirmish/Mini Skirmish, model 771, model 940TI-O1 and model 960.

 

[paulwesley]

I have a mini skirmish and its well worth the money...you can pick one up on line for probably $130 or so...............paul

 

[irabren]

Thanks for responses - didn't know I could get a custom made knife for under $200 - can you recommend any knifemakers ?? - I thought most of the custom knifes cost in the hundreds to thousands - other examples - for me - of beautiful knifes: - kershaw rainbow leek ; spyderco delicia with mother of pearl handle - leek with mop handle - and looking for other examples.
Also - who makes VCM3 custom F/S ??
Many Thanks

 

[djolney]

All of the Northwoods knives are in the price range you mentioned, and they are as pretty as they are functional.

 

[bh49]

I second Spyderco Kopa. I have Cocobolo, and I am planning to get more.
Turquoise, Apple Coral and Tiger Coral look great

 

[VCM3]

irabren,here's some makers,and what they have in that $ range:
David Winston fixed blades $165 & up
Charles May $150 & up
Gene Ingram $165 & up
Billy Watson $65 & up
David Mosier,DM Knives,neck knives,$150& up
Tom Krein TK-I neck $185
These prices are not exact,but represent some examples of price ranges.You can also look at all the other great makers here in BF,in For Sale by Maker,in the knife exchange.Also,A lot of collectors sell some nice custom pieces in the For Sale,By Individual,in the Exchange
VCM3 IS ME,& Ihave a nice custom in the exchange up for grabs,go look!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Thanks for responses - didn't know I could get a custom made knife for under $200 - can you recommend any knifemakers ??

If you are looking for folders there aren't many custom makers that are making knives at $200.00 or under. You can get lots of custom fixed for that price. One maker of folders for under $200.00 is Dick Atkinson.

www.dickatkinson.com

 

[severtecher]

Check HERBIEDUKEs Hankins for sale in the Custom For Sale section here on the forums. Also check Steve Vanderkolff knives , a real bargain.

 

[Walking Man]

Bark River makes some BEAUTIFUL knives.

 

[Artfully Martial]

I had a dodo there before, but once I saw this beaut, it was the clear winner.

Jeez. Can't even phase you guys.

 

[VCM3]

Billy Watson has 3 folders under $200 :
18TH Century Rev. War folder
18TH Century soldiers folder
Barlow
I have a stag barlow,Damascus blade,filework on the spine of the blade,and around the liners,dovetail bolsters,it is absolutely gorgeous,he charged me $180.00 !!
www.watsonknives.com

 

[Bob W]

Factory knives that look like customs...

Check out A.G. Russell's website. Beautiful knives from all over the world, many with natural handle materials.

Hard to beat the value and the looks of Bark River Knives. DLT Trading has a great selection, and I really like the Mountaineer that's an exclusive at A.G. Russell's.

Looking for a low-price custom? Eagle-eye the "For Sale By Maker" section. Lots of knives sail through there in your price range, but you gotta jump fast.

Kelgin Knives make custom knives based on your sketches or design ideas and material choices. Prices start at $150.

Anza knives can customize any of their standard patterns, or design a knife to your specs. Usually under $100.

Happy shopping!
-Bob

 

[flipe8]

I think the Spyderco Kopas look like they cost more than they do.

 

[Cobalt]

I really like the looks of the Bark River knives, they all have great fit finish, micarta handles and A-2 steel. The prices are almost to good to be true for all that. They look like a custom knife and better than many customs I have seen.

 

[Cobalt]

 

[java]

Spyderco's Kiwi has fallen victim to Santa Fe Stoneworks and all variations usually are less than $200.00 if a Wharncliff folder is your cup of tea. Paul Berretta, The Deacon, has quite a collection. This is just one shot from his web page:

Check the rest here:

The Deacon's Home

 

[irabren]

Now - that is exactly the kind of knives I was referring to
thanks for the info.