What are some high quality brands that aren't often discussed here?

Fallkniven folders are top shelf. Lam Co and 3G are phenomenal but you never hear much.
 
To some extent, it is marketing.
The companies talked about repetitively have succeeded in playing the forum marketing game very well.
Not all companies have gone that route, yet.
One big barrier is language, BF is an English language forum, obviously. Companies without that skill won't make much impression here.
 
Oh, great. Thanks guys. I'd never even heard of Klotzli, now I have to buy two. That Acc-1 looks great and I'm a sucker for a wharnie so I may have to track down a Sailor-2-c too. My fiancé will be SO happy.
 
Sonnydaze said:
Klotzi is probably a nice knife...not made around here, but I've seen some nice designs.
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very nice!
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Hey Brand that I am really interested in, and have not seen much talk about, is Al Mar.
 
High quality brands that aren't really talked about a lot: Fantoni, Bastinelli, Viper, Guardian Tactical, Carson Tech, A.G Russell. I don't have any experience with Fantoni, but most reviews or opinions about them seem to think they make some very high quality stuff.

Bad Blood and Quartermaster also make some great folders. I'd say Bad Blood's quality is similar to Kershaws. Not sure about Quartermaster, but they make some very interesting designs.

And some more brands that I'm not sure about, but think have some interesting designs: Beretta, Fox Cutlery, HTM, Kizlyar Supreme, A&R Zlatoust. I have, I believe, 2 folders and 2 fixed blades from Fox Cutlery, and they seem to be pretty good.
 
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GIRLYmann said:
very nice!
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Very nice indeed. Klotzli knives are made in Switzerland. This company is over 150 years old. Each knife is hand-inspected before it leaves the factory. Ernest Emerson and Michael Walker have designed knives for Klotzli as has Christian Wimpff of Germany. A.G. Russell is a strong proponent and purveyor of Klotzli knives. A Klotzli knife that A.G. designed won the Blade Imported Knife of the Year Award in 2002. I'd say that's a pretty good pedigree for a knife company that doesn't get much airplay around here. Here's a pic of my ACC1:

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Pohl force is a company I never hear about. Thinking about pulling the trigger on a foxtrot Three outdoor. Assuming they are just tactical lionsteels.
 
Japanese knives like Hattori and Kiku aren't discussed much here.
Maybe because it's very folder oriented here? But then mcusta, moki and G.Sakai aren't either and they make a lot of folders. Likewise not much talk here of Bokers and Linders, as well
as Fallknievens.
 
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I think the OP was asking about high-quality production knife companies as opposed to custom makers. But perhaps not . . .
 
brancron said:
Check out the William Henry E10 and get back to us, buddy.
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I think it's pretty obvious he was talking about the "bling-bling" William Henry's that are $3,000+, he said diamonds, rubies, etc...

I'm sure someone is out there using a $3,000 WH, but they probably ain't using it like I would for construction;) lol, I could only imagine pulling out a ruby inlayed knife to cut open a hole in some drywall:rolleyes:
 
Blues Bender said:
I think it's pretty obvious he was talking about the "bling-bling" William Henry's that are $3,000+, he said diamonds, rubies, etc...

I'm sure someone is out there using a $3,000 WH, but they probably ain't using it like I would for construction;) lol, I could only imagine pulling out a ruby inlayed knife to cut open a hole in some drywall:rolleyes:
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That's fine. But not all William Henrys are the "bling-bling" variety. And if he paints with too broad a brush, he shouldn't be surprised if he gets slapped with it.
 
bld522 said:
That's fine. But not all William Henrys are the "bling-bling" variety. And if he paints with too broad a brush, he shouldn't be surprised if he gets slapped with it.
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I guess, but I bet a lot of people assume WH's are all "bling bling", I know I did until I looked at their website a few years ago. I had no idea they made "poor-mans Henry's":p (tongue in cheek;)).

If I met you on the street and you told me you had a William Henry, I'd expect to see some inlayed gems, mokume, mammoth, Damascus, filework, engraving, you name it! I'd be let down if you pulled out an E6 or E10. Not to say they aren't great, but not what I think WH is all about.

It's like the Lamborghini Gallardo vs. the Murcielago, both great cars, but the Murci represents the brand better.
 
bld522 said:
That's fine. But not all William Henrys are the "bling-bling" variety. And if he paints with too broad a brush, he shouldn't be surprised if he gets slapped with it.
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I may be misremembering, but I seem to recall that you were more kind in posts when I lurked here previously. You can be an asset and a resource who turns people on to new things, or a person who shuns them and serves no real purpose. I prefer your informative posts, sir.
 
Saying a William Henry isn't useful is like saying a Audemars Piguet or Patek Philippe watch aren't useful. They certainly are, after all, they still function just fine as a watch. As far as I know, a William Henry is still sharp. Every one I've handled has been nothing short of fantastic. I'd happily carry even the most expensive one as dressy knife, and would use it for basic tasks. But the fact is, they are still useful and more than just "hey look at me, I have money!". They are gentlemen's knives. They are supposed to look dressy and fancy. That's the point.

What's funny is there are custom makers who charge as much or more for very plain looking knives and I think some of you would be more than happy to pay their price.
 
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