CUSTOM HANDCRAFTED KNIVES FOR

THE CHEF & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST

  • Kitchen Cutlery

    Knives are a chef’s most cherished tool. Whether you are bringing dinner in from the field or the market, BORDERTOWN BLADES has you covered in the kitchen. Every kitchen knife comes with a case like the one pictured.

  • Outdoor Knives

    We offer a range of knives for the outdoor enthusiast. From the water to the deep woods, BORDERTOWN BLADES has what you need to stay sharp and prepared. All our outdoor-style blades come with either a Kydex or leather sheath. Custom leather sheaths are also available.

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Beautifully Handcrafted, High Performance Knives

  • High Quality Steel

    Steel is essentially a mix of carbon and iron that is often enriched with other elements to improve certain characteristics depending on the desired application. The performance of every knife is largely determined by the quality of the steel used. All our knives use high quality steel to ensure the best performance possible. We have experience using everything from high carbon to stainless super steels. For select styles, we use Nitro V or CPM 154, although we primarily use AEB-L Stainless Steel. AEB-L is very corrosion resistant, has good edge retention, great edge stability, extremely tough, and simple to re-hone to a razor’s edge. Click here to learn all about AEB-L: Knife Steel Nerds

  • Exotic Woods

    Each knife has a uniquely hand selected exotic wood that not only performs well, but also adds to the aesthetics of the knife. We have many different woods in stock including Spalted and Burled pieces, Cocobolo, Gabon Ebony, Bolivian Rosewood, Black Palm, and carbon dated 4000 year old Siberian Bog Oak. Scales are selected for their unique appearance, chatoyancy, and fine grain. We stabilize the woods in-house to help preserve the wood and ensure the piece will retain its beauty for years to come. We also dye some of the woods to create even more unique pieces. Please note, because wood is a natural product, oils or prolonged moisture exposure may alter the appearance.

  • Specialty Pins

    Unique pins compliment the style of a custom knife. Our primary materials consist of brass, stainless steel, and Micarta. We also utilize high-end mosaic pins as well as our own handcrafted metal jacketed wooden pins that we make individually in our shop.

  • Custom Sheaths Available

    I have several sources for custom leather sheaths. Each offers custom designs that will complement your knife and make it stand out. Custom sheaths are made specific to a knife therefore this requires sending the knife off for the perfect fit. Please note, this can take several weeks but we do everything we can to lessen those times. You can see each of the artist’s work at these links: Copper Woman Studio -Meggabyte Leather - Just_Toolin_Around