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Title: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: String Cutter on August 22, 2007, 11:27:00 PM
Bought what I thought was a good U.S. made knife (trapper) from Frost Cutlery off of T.V... Only to find out it was made in China.... Wasn't really what I was wanting.
Where's a good place to buy a really good custom folding knife cheap??? really like horn or stag...
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Bob Walker on August 22, 2007, 11:33:00 PM
Hey Tommy,
How's that little one doing?? Don't  know whether they make a folder or not but the best for the price that I've found is Marbles made in Gladstone, Michigan. May want to look on their site.
Take care and hope to be loosing arrows with you soon, LOL!
Bob
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: John D on August 22, 2007, 11:45:00 PM
String Cutter,

Always liked a Case knife made in Pa.

Marbles is also a good knife but watch some are made in China.

A really good custom folder horn or stag cheap,
good luck.

                            John
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: hoebow on August 22, 2007, 11:51:00 PM
Everything is made in china. All the old knife companies went over there. They have to if they want to be in business. You can find some good old knives on ****. I buy sell and trade what do you want? I probably have it. Good bone or stag handle american made knives are going to be high anyway you slice it. (No pun intended)Try moore maker knives out of texas. They make them the old way with high carbon steel that takes a ra zors edge. A small trapper will run you $100.00
Good luck HOEBOW
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: sndmn11 on August 23, 2007, 12:01:00 AM
http://knivesofalaska.com/
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: String Cutter on August 23, 2007, 12:06:00 AM
Hoebow, You got a website for them????

Bob, She's growing faster than I can keep up.... She really is the best thing to ever happen to me.... I think the man who asks the meaning of life.... Ain't never had a little girl.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: geno on August 23, 2007, 12:19:00 AM
Where's a good place to buy a really good custom folding knife cheap??? really like horn or stag...
 :biglaugh:  if you buy a case check out sheperd hills cutlery.. They have alot buck and case(alot of buck is made in china now) hard to beat there price on case. Bear cutlery make some sheep horn knives but the one I saw were seconds.(handles). They make a good knife.bone and wood..good luck
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Brian Gillispie on August 23, 2007, 01:47:00 AM
Hey all,


    I am not 100% positive but I think some of the Cold Steel models are made in the USA.  Even if they arent they are some sweet cutting blades.


Brian G
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: TaterHill Archer on August 23, 2007, 02:08:00 AM
Moore makers are great knives.  1095 steel.  The bone handled ones are made for them by Queen and the Delrin and Buffalo horn handled ones are made by Camillus.  

I also like Queens in D2 steel and Schatt and Morgan's in ATS 34.

Spyderco ParaMilitary is a great folding knife with S30V blade.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: John Scifres on August 23, 2007, 09:07:00 AM
Spyderco are US Made. (http://www.spyderco.com/)   While they only have a few true hunting knives, they are sharp and made in the USA.

The custom route might be more to your liking though.  But they aren't cheap.  Cheap knives are made in China.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: dan ferguson on August 23, 2007, 10:03:00 AM
Buck knives, all you need
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Jeremy on August 23, 2007, 10:12:00 AM
You can still find some USA-made Buck knives.  Also some of the pre-sellout Old Timers and Schrades.  All the Marbles folders I've seen have been made in China, so I'm not sure if any of them are US-made.

I'm not sure about Case... someone told me they weren't making them in PA anymore...

If you're serious about going the custom route, check out a few of the knifemaking forums.  They generally have links to members websites.  You'll find a few folders that are in the 100-150 range.  As John said, they aren't cheap.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Blackhawk on August 23, 2007, 10:18:00 AM
HUH?    :confused:  

I thought that Spyderco knives were....

Proudly Made in SEKI CITY JAPAN
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Sagecreek on August 23, 2007, 10:29:00 AM
Bark River Knife and Tool out of Michigan. All American made with A-2 Steel and convexed to a razor sharp edge.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on August 23, 2007, 10:52:00 AM
If you can live without stag handles, you can buy a Buck 110 Folding Hunter at WalMart for $30.00 or so, made in the good ol' USA, and the original folding hunter. They can make one with stag panels, too, at the factory on special order.

Case makes a great knife here in the US, too.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: tukudu on August 23, 2007, 02:59:00 PM
I bought a folding pocket knife at Denton Hill from a dealer, what a great recommendation. It is a "Queen Cutlery Co. #2, made in Titusville, PA.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: geno on August 23, 2007, 03:06:00 PM
I have a 110 folder I bought 25 yr ago. I was thinking of replacing the scales. You could always do that..
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: jacobsladder on August 23, 2007, 04:05:00 PM
bark river knifes are outstanding...a little cheaper would be gerber...which i think is made in oregon.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Plywood Bender-laptop on August 23, 2007, 04:29:00 PM
Here's a picture of some knives I have.

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b260/plybenderpics/folders007.jpg)

The one at top left is made by Bowen and is a trapper with stag handle.  It is an anniversary addition for the LL Bean company. I'm not sure if Bowen is still in business.

The one next to it is an old Gerber made in Portland OR.

Carl
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Otto on August 23, 2007, 04:56:00 PM
Yep...Case knives are still made in the US.  Buck knives are made offshore.  The California labor market essentially made them non competitive and while they made a decent knife, it couldn't touch Case in terms of quality.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: bentpole on August 23, 2007, 05:41:00 PM
Yep tell me about it. I was in the Walmart last hunting season looking in the knife case. I saw a nice GERBER folding hunter. The price was right . I should have said to myself that's too cheap for a GERBER.An yway when I was opening up the box I saw those words Made In China.I have a couple of KERSHAWS all US made I think their still made in the US.By the way that Kershaw doesn't hold an edge for beans.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Ian johnson on August 23, 2007, 06:03:00 PM
I carry a carbon steel yelloow handle case trapper, best pocket knife made!, good price too
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Roger Norris on August 23, 2007, 06:12:00 PM
A Trapper style is my favorite knife. Case and Cammilus are excellent and economical.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: lone hunter on August 23, 2007, 07:45:00 PM
Buck has a new factory here in N. Idaho. 1-208-262-0500.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: nockhunter on August 23, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
Hard to beat a case xx, some buck knives are still made here. Queen, schatt morgan, all good.My favorites are, case mid folding hunter, buck 112,110, schatt morgan mountain man folder.That is to just name a few I have kicking around.

Mike
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Mr.Magoo on August 23, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
Lots of good knives still made in the U.S.  I used to live in Olean, NY home of Ka-Bar.  Case, Camillus, Queen, Schatt Morgan etc... all up there too.  I just picked-up a Schatt Morgan Barlow a few weeks ago ... very nice.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: String Cutter on August 24, 2007, 12:41:00 AM
O.K... So let's say I spend $150 on a custom trapper w/ a stagg handle... What's the best metal for the blade??   I would like to have one that holds a razor edge and keeps it..... Don't really mind about how long it'll take me to sharpen, cause I'll do it at the house.....
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: hunter83 on August 24, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
Ats-34 is good steel and usually holds a good edge for awhile. One of my friends is a full time knife maker and this is all he usually uses, customers seem to really like it.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Problem Child on August 25, 2007, 01:50:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by bentpole:
Yep tell me about it. I was in the Walmart last hunting season looking in the knife case. I saw a nice GERBER folding hunter. The price was right . I should have said to myself that's too cheap for a GERBER.An yway when I was opening up the box I saw those words Made In China.I have a couple of KERSHAWS all US made I think their still made in the US.By the way that Kershaw doesn't hold an edge for beans.
Yep Kershaw is made in the USA. Mine holds a edge really good and I do lots of cutting.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: MrBadExample on August 25, 2007, 02:33:00 AM
I know this isn't a folder, but I have had my eyes on one of these for a while:
http://www.sursumknife.com/ProKnives.html

The Compact Hunter's Companion knife comes with stag scales for $130.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Slasher on August 25, 2007, 08:52:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by John Scifres:
 Spyderco are US Made. (http://www.spyderco.com/)   While they only have a few true hunting knives, they are sharp and made in the USA..
Mine says Seki Japan on the blade... May want to check...
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: WTT03 on August 25, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
I have to put in my vote for Knives of Alaska. Best knives I've ever owned...bar none. 100% American made.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Marblesonac on August 25, 2007, 10:09:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by String Cutter:
O.K... So let's say I spend $150 on a custom trapper w/ a stagg handle... What's the best metal for the blade??   I would like to have one that holds a razor edge and keeps it..... Don't really mind about how long it'll take me to sharpen, cause I'll do it at the house.....
Crucible s30v is supposed to be the "best" knife steel these days.  I also like 01 and D2 tool steel as well as nicely made Damascus.

Any of those steels, if they are properly tempered and heat treated  should make a great blade.

I don't buy off the shelf knives anymore, as I've found several knife makers on #bay that will make knifes exactly the way I want them.

Best of luck.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: nockhunter on August 25, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
Try cumberland knife works on e-bay stores. They have lots of queen and other knives(trappers) made in the US. You can spend as much as your heart desires.

Mike
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: nockhunter on August 25, 2007, 05:32:00 PM
I forgot to add ATS-34, D2, you can't go wrong with either. Very good steels, D2 is almost classified as stainless and ATS-34 is just into the stainless cat.

Mike
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Preston Lay on August 25, 2007, 05:42:00 PM
I just bought a new Spyderco military.Box and blade both state made in Golden CO. USA.I have others that are made in Japan.I was suprised to see USA, anyone know whats up? Maybe the Gerry act?
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: bayoulongbowman on August 25, 2007, 05:53:00 PM
cASE, mOOREMAKER FROM tEXAS, eMERSON KNIVES (THE BEST i OWN)...ALL ,,USA MADE...  :)
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Mike Orton on August 25, 2007, 05:54:00 PM
I've got to throw my support to the Knives of Alaska company too.  I have a number of their knives and find the D-2 steel to really hold an edge well.  The little Cub bear is as fine a caping knife as I've ever seen, the Brown bear is more knife than anyone could ever need (although I believe they need to put a gut hook on the Brown Bear) and the Jaeger Muskrat combo is tough to beat.  That light hunter combo is perfect for me.  I like two knives combo is one sheath.   Well made products that deserve a look from Americans wanting to buy American.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Ga.boy on August 25, 2007, 06:00:00 PM
http://www.benchmade.com/

Not sure if they have a stag handled model available, but they are high quality knives, and they don't come cheap.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: DarkeGreen on August 25, 2007, 06:21:00 PM
check out this website. You can probably pick up a knife here and there is a section on knife steels to help you figure out what you want for the blade. ATS34 is a nice metal and hold up pretty well. I think VG10 is a little better for stainless and D2 is a good choice for non. Here is the site:

http://www.agrussell.com/
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: DarkeGreen on August 25, 2007, 06:23:00 PM
I forgot to add that you just won't be able to beat Buck's $30 blades for anything less than $100 in other brands. Great heat treat and very good steel.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: bentpole on August 25, 2007, 06:37:00 PM
OPPS Sorry Problem Child your 100% correct I should have said and I meant to say  my Chinese Gerber doesn't hold an edge for beans it's my Kershaws that are scary sharp. I have a little kershaw folding  skinner that's made from Kai Steel man is that knife sharp and holds an edge forever!!
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: String Cutter on September 01, 2007, 01:10:00 AM
Well guys I finally broke down and broke the bank. I went ahead and ordered 3 Case Knives. 1 trapper w/bone stag, 1 (2)blade Hunter w/bone stag, and 1 (2) blade blue bone pocket hunter..... All for under $150.
Really hope these knives are are good as I remember. My Dad use to swear by them.... Feels good buying Amer. Made anyway.....
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: Ian johnson on September 01, 2007, 03:34:00 AM
they are awsome knives
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: bmfer on September 01, 2007, 02:09:00 PM
I LOVE my Benchmade, but you gotta watch, they have a line of cheaper priced knives that are made overseas. The American made models are top quality.
Title: Re: Good U.S.A made knives
Post by: bmfer on September 01, 2007, 02:10:00 PM
I even went all out and bought one for my daughter when she started hunting  :D