Top quality knives that don't get any love?

[Abrasoka]

David Boye

 

[bld522]

ENTREK

Seriously. It's not that he has a bad reputation, quite the contrary, but hell, you barely hear about the brand even though they're pretty darn good.

And it's not like they sell over the top designs either, gotta love the Bravo, Javalina and Forester, he even makes a solid (and beautiful) dagger and a diving knife.

For the descriptions of the knives in the website it looks like they're popular in some branches of the US military, but they are almost never heard about outside of that.

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that ENTREK knives are made out of 440C, an alloy that has lost favor with a lot knife enthusiasts but is still an excellent alloy if it's heat-treated properly. Here's a pic of my Javalina with a Krein regrind:

Great ergos, by the way. :thumbup:

 

[The Burgh]

Dozens of times, have been ready to punch the "Add To Cart" icon to buy a few different Arno Bernard fixed blade knives.

My primary hesitation is the lack of attention here on BF to those knives. Ironically, that didn't stop me from buying two of the "inexpensive" William Henry knives ( an E-6 and an E-10, both in box elder burl) - I love the spearpoint blades with the recessing fall line from the spine to the ricasso in the rear. Many of the AB designs have that fall line. (Hope my terminology is correct.)

Why no love for Arno Bernard?

 

[HwangJino]

I have noticed that there a some really high high quality knife markers that just don't get much love. They aren't mentioned much and there resale value is poor. I thought it would be interesting to start a thread that could open some eyes!:triumphant: including my own....so

Let there be light!

They two that come to mind are Murray Carter and William Henry. In general I think most people would say they are good quality knives but still in my opinion they don't get the respect the should. Look at the resale value. For WH they usually go for half the purchase price, now the exception are the super rare collectible pieces. I am talking about the more mid tech levels knives. Quality, design, and materials are a great value!

Second Murray carter has some of the best steel in the industry, done the good old fashion way. This guys forges his own steel for goodness sake! Finish and ergos are bar none. This guy is a incredible and his knives are perfection. I have been trying to sell one for months and no one is remotely interested. I just can't figure out why. Again I think people respect these knives butt hey usually only get love from guys that own them.


Anyway I am interested to hear others..maybe I will find a new maker to investigate and try out!

I've had a chance to look at and hold a few Murray carter kitchen knives, while they are nice and great materials and fit and finish, I've heard from many chefs that the knife performance does not match the price, otherwise they'd sell faster.

I almost got one, but that's holding me back on buying one of his fine looking knives. Amazing looking handles, i will say.

I think there isn't too much respect for rockstead, maybe they're priced too high. I may jump on one soon, curiosity ya know.

 

[craytab]

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that ENTREK knives are made out of 440C, an alloy that has lost favor with a lot knife enthusiasts but is still an excellent alloy if it's heat-treated properly. Here's a pic of my Javalina with a Krein regrind:

Great ergos, by the way. :thumbup:

That is a great looking blade!

 

[NG VI]

The Benchmade Nagara, and I assume all the other Nak-Loks as well.

The titanium is fantastic and the polished liners are gorgeous.

I listed mine because I'm sentimental and I bought mine during a pre-breakup rough one, I think it was a mistake to list.

 

[coinbuysell]

Jeff White.

Jeff White Mini Skinner (Nessmuk) was my first custom buy and I still have the badass little neck knife. It is pretty bare bones and 1095 so you have to take care of it but it is great in the field.