Hutton's Edge knives

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First off, hello everyone! Brand new here, I come seeking information...

Anyone here familiar with them? Found out about them at a gunshow today (I know I know) but I'm still intrigued. Met Mr. Hutton there and he offered me what I'm finding is a serious discount on one of his knives. Anyway, I just wanted to see if anyone has had/used one or has any info really. Right now I'm seriously thinking of picking one up tomorrow.
 
I'm not sure I understand the purpose of the blade shape, could you perhaps enlighten me?
 
Cool looking knife but not for $500+ and how are you going to sharpen it, give me a headache just thinking about it.
 
Never heard of MR. Hutton. Nor his knives. I looked at his web site and found minimal data. He says "No one leaves without a competent understanding of Hutton's Edge Knife and philosophy thereof." But there is no information on the site to indicate what type of martial arts he is a "master" of.

1999 - Grandmaster of the year Self-defense from Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Never heard of it. I'd go find out if anyone else has heard of this "honor".


You may be new here, and by the way, Welcome to Bladeforums! But are you new to cutlery and knife martial arts? If you are new to knife fighting and not just to BF, I'd not rush into buying such a non-traditional style of fighting knife. Starting a new martial arts style is something to be carefully planned out.
 
I was just looking at Hutton's site when my wife walked by and looked at the monitor and made some comments. Well, those knives do look a little phallic....
 
Thanks for the input guys. Kharfeng, the fact that I'd never heard of him does make me cautious. Although what I was able to find online all seems to match up, even the picture of him on another website.

Having talked to him today, he does seem to know his stuff. I'm not an expert martial artist by any stretch, but I can usually pick out a clown. At the show he did a few demos/drills on how he uses his knives with a trainer weapon; I was impressed.

To answer your question Kharfeng, I'm not new to martial arts, but pretty new to knife fighting. I trained for a couple years in the Bujinkan system of ninjutsu, but never got into knife techniques beyond being told that the unarmed techniques work well when holding a knife.
 
D.P. Hutton is very real, and he definitely knows his stuff. He is a Former Marine, Police Officer, and has studied and taught martial arts all over the world.
I know this because I have studied under him for the past 13 or so years. The knife is real, the techniques are real.
Don't judge the man by his website.
The knives have went through many changes since I met him, and the newest version is a home run. Many of his customs are built by master blade smiths that you all know on this site. There is even a folder now.
 
The internet can make anyone a "Grandmaster" or "Doctor" or "Founder"

A lot of "Experts" seem to show up with an internet presence, and are soon vetted to obscurity...
 
GUN NUT said:
D.P. Hutton is very real, and he definitely knows his stuff. He is a Former Marine, Police Officer, and has studied and taught martial arts all over the world.
I know this because I have studied under him for the past 13 or so years. The knife is real, the techniques are real.
Don't judge the man by his website.
The knives have went through many changes since I met him, and the newest version is a home run. Many of his customs are built by master blade smiths that you all know on this site. There is even a folder now.
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And who would those makers be?
 
:barf:. :barf::barf::barf:.

That is the most god awful website I have ever seen. The knives are worse, if that is possible.
 
Josh K said:
:barf:. :barf::barf::barf:.

That is the most god awful website I have ever seen. The knives are worse, if that is possible.
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That is what I was thinking, I would not keep that knife if they gave it to me.
:barf::thumbdn:
 
If somebody was to attack me with this knife he would surely kill me without a doubt....I would die laughing at that blade!!!!!
 
Don't listen to the naysayers. DP Hutton is the real deal, and so are his knives. I own one of his newest tactical knives and my wife owns one of the damascus blade knives. I currently study under Soke Hutton in the arts. I've studied under many sensei's for over 23 years, and never met one as knowledgable, honest, and realistic as Dr. Hutton.
The knife may look odd when you first look at it, but when DP shows you the pragmatics of it...it'll blow you away!! It's 100% American made. How many companies can say that? His knives are always of the highest quality. If DP sees a flaw in a knife, or doesn't like something about it, he sends it back to be corrected...even if it costs him an arm and a leg, he refuses to sell junk. How many companies can say that?
Also, anyone can Google "D.P. Hutton" and find out more info on him. (knarfeng) He has many honors, yet he is a private man, that chooses not to flaunt his martial arts achievments in people's faces.
 
philjon said:
Don't listen to the naysayers. DP Hutton is the real deal, and so are his knives. I own one of his newest tactical knives and my wife owns one of the damascus blade knives. I currently study under Soke Hutton in the arts. I've studied under many sensei's for over 23 years, and never met one as knowledgable, honest, and realistic as Dr. Hutton.
The knife may look odd when you first look at it, but when DP shows you the pragmatics of it...it'll blow you away!!
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Yeah, blow me away with the absurdity.


philjon said:
It's 100% American made. How many companies can say that?
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Really?

  • Chris Reeve Knives
  • Hinderer
  • Spyderco (some models)
  • Benchmade (some models)
  • Kershaw (some models)
  • Case (some models? most models?)
  • Buck (most models)

philjon said:
His knives are always of the highest quality. If DP sees a flaw in a knife, or doesn't like something about it, he sends it back to be corrected...even if it costs him an arm and a leg, he refuses to sell junk. How many companies can say that?
Also, anyone can Google "D.P. Hutton" and find out more info on him. (knarfeng) He has many honors, yet he is a private man, that chooses not to flaunt his martial arts achievments in people's faces.
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Like flaunting "Grandmaster of Who-WhatsIt" on his web site? :confused:
 
Its funny how members with very low posts have suddenly responded to this thread,maybe I am cynical and should be ignored.The knives are indeed unusual ,but its the hands of the user which indicate how effective they are,maybe someone with more knife-fight training than I will voice their opinion.
 
So... are they strictly SD blades, I'm pretty confused as well. He may be legit but it all seems pretty shady with a high price tag. I'd be more convinced if some others with more experience on the boards posted about his experience and his blades
 
Lately, I've been trying to work harder at looking for the positive in things. It helps me rub my eyes less. For example, I already learned something from his site.

Before my visit to his site, I didn't know the definition of epistemological.

e·pis·te·mol·o·gy n.

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.

Cool, I learned something.

I try to remain as open as I can when I come across something new. While the knife's design is certainly a departure from the norm, I can see how the "hump" at the base could increase the pressure and surface area of the edge, therefore the damage/depth of a push or slashing cut. Especially in RGEO using gunting or hubud techniques.

This may come from a tendency my eyes have to randomly evaluate my environment for weapons of opportunity. That may sound extreme or "Walter Mitty-ish", but it leads to becoming pretty efficient in recognizing an object's inherent usefulness as a tool. Besides, it gives you something to do when you get tired of listening to someone go on about what the "Housewives of (insert random city here)" are up to, or how Prince Charles is marrying down...

Guess I'm just asking everyone to remember it's not all vanilla out there. There's a lot of chocolate and strawberry too. And that's the coolest part, we all get to pick what we like.

I'd be more concerned with the fact that there's 3 members with less than 5 posts vehemently defending his reputation. That's kinda weird.
 
Must be a real "pickle commando" to understand the full spectrum of this fighting tool. I am not, and thus don't understand. All joking aside, these things pop up from time to time and many persons buy into them. His website says that there is no gender, size, physical abilities required to learn his "system". And this appeals to many people. The idea that one doesn't need to be physical/in shape, or man/big to defend themselves with a knife sounds great. And buying this special knife will solve all these perceived deficiencies. But we all know that practice, practice, practice is required with any tool to become proficient and the common tool can be more effective in the hands of someone who trains with it than the most specialized knife in the hands of someone who doesn't. Most are looking for short cuts, it's in our nature, but many know that these short cuts are not good for them and are to be avoided. This silly looking blade shape is weird, and this guy is using typical marketing to sell it. Recognizing it for what it is, is what this community is all about.
 
I went to the website to see what the hub bub was all about and OMG. What is the benefit of the big tumor on the blade?

Whoah, not for me thanks..
 
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