Top knife maker - UK

[Brave Echo Niner]

Hi all.


Interested to see who people regard to be the top knife maker in the UK Custom market.
Primarily interested in finished quality, edge retention, design etc as a pose to wait time, cost etc, as often the best can have a wait and an associated price tag.

I have tried to put all the UK manufacturer's I can think of, however if I have missed some who should be on there please let me know.


Ben

 

[75]

Such a subjective thing. I really dislike some of the stuff I see on here by at least 3 of those names up there but plenty of people love it.

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

Obvs.

 

[tackb]

i'm not voting as it's too subjective

i like them all

 

[VSS]

Perhaps Barvus Blades ought to be on that list too? He's a member on here (@TheCornishman), and makes some nice looking stuff.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Marc Zabroski Knives

Based on his designs, chosen materials and the quality of accompanying leatherwork.

Sadly his Order Book is now closed so you’ll be looking at a wait of years if registering for notification of when re-opening.

K

 

[Mr B]

Would’ve said Alan Wood until he stopped making woodlore knives and left a waiting list full of people in the lurch. I’d have expecting him to close the list and honour the order books instead of bailing.

Emberleaf are stunning, not cheap but excellent service. Danum blades nicely made and not horrendously priced

 

[Gameking]

Geoff Hague and Peter Eaton should definitely be in there IMHO .

 

[Glendine]

Geoff Hague and Peter Eaton should definitely be in there IMHO .

Nice collection Geoff,

The Emberleaf knife in your picture was that the finish on the blase when you received it?

Thanks
Glendine,

 

[patjack]

Peter Eaton without doubt should be on the list, So I abstain from voting.

 

[Tim.243]

Obvs.

Is it based on turning out knives that need a re-work and being a grumpy **** or turning out top of the line knives and being a very nice chap? Address attached in PM

 

[25 Sharps]

Marc Zabroski Knives

Based on his designs, chosen materials and the quality of accompanying leatherwork.

Sadly his Order Book is now closed so you’ll be looking at a wait of years if registering for notification of when re-opening.

K

Really? Having seen the quality first hand I’d say he doesn’t make the short list!

 

[25 Sharps]

Hi all.


Interested to see who people regard to be the top knife maker in the UK Custom market.
Primarily interested in finished quality, edge retention, design etc as a pose to wait time, cost etc, as often the best can have a wait and an associated price tag.

I have tried to put all the UK manufacturer's I can think of, however if I have missed some who should be on there please let me know.


Ben

How can anybody answer unless they’ve owned multiple knives from each and used them all?

That said there’s 3 names up there that I would say shouldn’t have made the short list just from their photo’s and in one case refusal to answer questions on heat treating and hardness testing of their knives!

 

[Overlay]

Out of the list I either still have or had 6 of the blades and all have been used as they should be and well looked after
The one maker that I will always have in my bag depending on the species is Danum
I like the profile of the blades, the quality of the build and most important they hold a really good edge
Took me a expensive while to get there, but I’m there now

 

[Tim.243]

Opinel
V.Nox
F.Dick

 

[south-nofolk-stalker]

Opinel
V.Nox
F.Dick

Missed one

S knife

 

[Overlay]

Opinel
V.Nox
F.Dick

V nox F Dick are real value for the money without a doubt

wouldn't have thought there’s many stalkers who haven’t got one or the other

 

[deerstalker.308]

Marc Zabroski Knives

Based on his designs, chosen materials and the quality of accompanying leatherwork.

Sadly his Order Book is now closed so you’ll be looking at a wait of years if registering for notification of when re-opening.

K

Or buy mine in the classifieds

 

[Dave_45]

Stuart Mitchell makes series of knives , in batches, seems to sell every batch out but if you are quick you get one or one of the next batch of it’s proving popular, like the Portland series …

 

[delta wolf]

Jacklore, Sandy Jack should be in the list imo. Superb quality and renowned in the bushcraft world.