Custom forged handmade knives using carbon tool steels: 52100, W2, O1, 1084, 15n20 to make both Damascus steel blades and Carbon steel blades of the finest quality. I use one of a kind handle materials like: Ivory, Sambar Stag, Walrus Oosic and Fine Hardwoods for most of my knives but I will use whatever material you w … Read more Custom forged handmade knives using carbon tool steels: 52100, W2, O1, 1084, 15n20 to make both Damascus steel blades and Carbon steel blades of the finest quality. I use one of a kind handle materials like: Ivory, Sambar Stag, Walrus Oosic and Fine Hardwoods for most of my knives but I will use whatever material you want for your custom ordered knife. Also I will do stock removal type knives on request. I specialize in Bowies, Daggers, Bird & Trout, Drop point hunter knives and I've started making some Folding knives.
18th Century Quill knife reproduction
by Donna D. Aug 25th 2012
John's work is exemplary - working from nothing but photos, he was able to reproduce my antique quill knife almost exactly. The first quill cut with the knife was perfect, showing just how well he was able to recreate the delicate blade, without ever personally seeing it. I couldn't be more pleased - this is my first custom made knife, and John not only allayed my concerns about the work arrangement - he has given me the confidence to have other antique pieces reproduced through Custom Made. I cannot speak highly enough about John Davis's work.