Japanese Tacticals.....

[Marion David Poff]

OK,

For some unknown, strange and disturbing reason I have lately been condsidering starting a collection. For me, this is a change.

But on to the meat of the question....

What makers come to mind when you think of Japanese Tactical Users?

This is my list so far, who else would you add?

David Goldberg
Phill Hartsfield
Wally Hayes
Steve Isbell
RJ Martin
Don Polzien
Bill Siegle

 

[samhell]

You need to add Mike Snody to your list. Here is a pic of my karma kozuka in BG-42.

Photo by Triple Aught Design

 

[Marion David Poff]

Ya know, I just sent him an email, I was thinking of him, but did not put him on the list. Thank you.

MDP

 

[HJK]

Howard Clark !
you might also consider Joe Walters http://www.moonlitforge.com/about.html

And then there are the Japanese...

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I think most of the above makers would be considered to make non traditional Japanese influenced knives. Not that that is a problem, it is just that if you are looking for traditional knives there are other makers that do a great job of this, such as Yoshindo Yoshihara.

Another name to add to the list above is Wayne Watanabe.

I am a big fan of David Goldberg's knives, but because they are more traditional they do cost a great deal of money. They are worth it, but are expensive none the less.

 

[redvenom]

I've got a RJ Martin kozuka with an A2 blade that's probably got the most fearsome edge of any knife I own.

One more name to add to your list : Steve Corkum. Makes some great using knives in japanese style complete with cord wrapped handles and hamon.

Here are some examples of Steve's work from Larry Connelley's KnifeArt website: http://www.knifeart.com/stevecorkum.html

Andrew Limsk

 

[folderVSfixed]

If you can find one James has nice Japanese interpretations.

 

[R.W.Clark]

Here is a photo of a Watanabe I have my hands on. Pretty nice piece. Not real crazy about the sheath. I think it would look better if it were covered instead of just kydex.

 

[Eric Blair]

The BladeArt exclusive Greco/Corkum Stingray is my favorite piece with a distinct Japanese flavor.

 

[TOMBSTONE]

Bud Nealy is a big one ,while most of his pieces aren't of traditional handle wrap variety.His line of knives definately have an Oriental flavor and influence.I also like Corkum and Snody line of blades.Wally Hayes Typhoon I like alot.

 

[Normark]

Hey MDP...

Another couple that come to mind are

Brian Lyttle
Chuck Hawes

Chuck does some nice Damascus work with traditional Jap tanto,,but uses hadle material found on todays knives...

ttyle

Eric...

 

[DancesWithKnives]

What about Murray Carter? He's actually in Japan.

 

[PENGUIN]

Michael Bell
Don Fogg
Steve Schwarzer
Wally Hayes
Jerry Fisk NLT
Edmund Davidson
Neil Blackwood
Scott Slobodian
Lum

All can think of now - Good Luck!!!!

Bill

 

[richard rosvall]

Gary Bradburn should be on your list, also. I'll have to find the link to his site.

 

[bigbore.45]

Yes look for Gary Bradburn:

http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/bradburnknives/

or

http://www.toptexknives.com/bradburn.htm


and after looking, look again for the prices, you will be surprised!!

 

[RokJok]

I definitely second the addition of Scott Slobodian to this list. I've drooled over his work for years.
http://www.slobodianswords.com/
http://www.knivesearch.com/knives/gallery2.html

 

[jacko]

Gary Bradburn makes awesome Japanese Tacticals!
I own Three of his! One I had given to a Friend
As a gift and he has not stop thanking me for
giving one of those Beauties up! Check it out!
Here's The Link:
www.angelfire.com/bc2/bradburnknives/