Recommendation? US/European "Higher End" Folder Makers?

[NailcreekWI]

I'm curious as to who the "stand-out, higher-end" folder makers in the US and Europe are at the moment ... higher-end defined as ~$300 and above, with proudly in-house mfg (not just assembling Chinese parts or outsourced/offshore mfg). Chris Reeve immediately comes to mind ... but who are the others?

 

[SharpBits]

Not US or European, but don’t over look Arno Bernard Knives.

 

[el gigantor]

I dig Spartan Blades and think everyone should try out the SHF.

 

[norcalAF]

RHK, DEMKO, LG, Koenig, there are a bunch!

 

[Fripfrop]

Herman knives are amazing. Also, while not US or European, the small knife makers in South Africa are doing great things. Also, if you're looking for custom work, Grayson Jennings fantastic work and is a member here.

 

[donkey12]

I just got my first SHF and it's perfect to me. I think I like it better than my CRKs. Variety is nice too!

 

[Dadpool]

Hinderer hasn't been mentioned yet.

 

[el gigantor]

Hinderer hasn't been mentioned yet.

norcalAF mentioned it, he just busted out the acronym.

 

[Tsujigiri]

In addition to those mentioned, Lionsteel, Boker's higher end offerings (not to be confused with the diffusion lines), Latama, Case x Tony Bose annuals, Medford, Busse, Carothers, McNees, William Henry. A lot of standard production knives have higher end lines, as well.

 

[Dadpool]

norcalAF mentioned it, he just busted out the acronym.

I stand corrected!

As penance I'll note that Tactile and TRM also have models in this space, but I'm not sure what the consensus would be on whether they rub shoulders with the big players.

 

[norcalAF]

I stand corrected!

As penance I'll note that Tactile and TRM also have models in this space, but I'm not sure what the consensus would be on whether they rub shoulders with the big players.

My archer certainly rubs some high shoulders, also Holt makes fantastic knives!

 

[Delgadonine]

Buck Custom shop.

Heat treat, warranty, fantastic customer service, USA made

 

[sgt1372]

Olamic Custom Knives.

 

[luethge]

 

[DennisM]

Not mentioned yet but Herman makes a very nice knife for the $$$. Wait ... is Poland considered European? It'd be nice if their blades came with a nice gift box full of authentic kielbasa to try out slicing capabilities of their product.

 

[sgt1372]

Mick Strider?

And, if balisongs count: Hom Designs & Squid Industries.

 

[crk1984]

Microtech, heretic, marfion

 

[Don_Logan]

-OZ Roosevelt
-SPK Lamia
-Todd Begg
-Brian Tighe
-Maverick Concepts
-HMC Transient
-Gavin and Hawk
-Skiff
-Craig Brown
-VC Edge
-Brian Nadeau
-Nick Chuprin (NCC)
-Danny Yard (RIP Knives)
-Peter Rassenti
-Sergey Panchenko


Many more. The rabbit hole is deep.

 

[Delgadonine]

-OZ Roosevelt
-SPK Lamia
-Todd Begg
-Brian Tighe
-Maverick Concepts
-HMC Transient
-Gavin and Hawk
-Skiff
-Craig Brown
-VC Edge
-Brian Nadeau
-Nick Chuprin (NCC)
-Danny Yard (RIP Knives)
-Peter Rassenti
-Sergey Panchenko


Many more. The rabbit hole is deep.

I've heard of half of these and have only seen half of them, so can you post some pictures please?

 

[Don_Logan]