Welcome to the Custom Corner.  Here you'll find some of the newest handmade knives by the top knifemakers in the world.  If you're familiar with our "What's New" section in the magazine it's sort of like that.  Only, instead of licking your thumb to turn a page, here you use your mouse to scroll through the knives.  Please don't lick your mouse.

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July 2008


Matthew Lerch's patented assisted liner lock folder is done in Norris stainless damascus and damasteel handle. See more at lerchcustomknives.com. (PointSeven Photo)

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This folder from Cliff Parker debuted at the 2008 BLADE Show and features both an armadillo handle and tiny armadillos in the blade steel. (PointSeven Photo)

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What a piece from William Lloyd. His Dragon Friction Folder debuted at BLADE 2008 and is done in 1085 and 15N20 and mammoth ivory.  See more of Lloyd's work. (Photo courtesy of PointSeven)

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This handle of this beauty from Stan Fujisaka was completed from an imported snuff bottle and features engraving from C.J. Cai. See more of Fujisaka and Cai. (SharpByCoop.com Photo)

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Jon Koppel is a recent graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art. While there he studied for over a year with master bladesmith, JD Smith. His weapons group (above) is completed in 1084 and 15N20. Contact him at j_koppel@hotmail.com. (Photo courtesy of the maker)

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As usual with his work, this mammoth ivory folder from Jody Muller (above) and The Executioner in 1095 and 15N20 are eye-opening to say the least. Contact Muller at mullerforge2@hotmail.com. (SharpByCoop.com photos)

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Done in damascus and black lip pearl, another standout folder from Rick Dunkerley. Visit him here. (Point Seven photo)

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