custom knives

Why You Need a Pena Signature Series Pena-Song Butterfly Knife

Posted on by David C. Andersen

The Enrique Pena Signature Series Pena-Songs are the mid-tech versions of Pena’s full-on customs and they are one hundred percent American-made. They come in at about half the price of the custom versions but the fit, finish and attention to detail is unimpeachable. All the final assembly is performed by Pena himself to provide great hand-tuned flipping action. If you’ve been craving one of Enrique’s custom Balisongs but can’t swing the payment, these will be right up your alley. The delta in quality between the two is very narrow and you really aren’t giving up much by owning a Signature Series Pena-Song.

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Great Custom Knives to Round Out 2018

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We are closing out 2018 with another great batch of custom and mid-tech knives. From mokume pens made by Sergey Rogovets to S90V EDC knives from up-and-coming custom knifemaker Kendall Hughes, each item on this list is better than the last.

 

Sergey Rogovets Custom Mokume Pens

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we can’t imagine a soul on earth not finding these pens to be over the top gorgeous. They are far and away the nicest writing implements we’ve ever carried and we don’t see them getting any better than this.

 

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2018 New York Custom Knife Show Haul – Part One

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There’s always a high that you get from being at a custom knife show that doesn’t wear off for a couple of weeks, especially when we get back and get to photograph and handle all the incredible custom knives we picked up. The New York Custom Knife Show was awesome and full of great pieces that we just have to show off – let us know your favorites in the comments!

 

Peter Rassenti Custom Snafu 2.0 Flippers

Peter Rassenti’s signature Snafu 2.0 Flippers are amazing pieces from top to bottom. These knives are plenty strong and incredibly thin thanks to Peter’s trademark integral handle construction that uses a single piece of titanium for maximum strength. The 3.75” clip point blade offers plenty of reach, and we’ve got versions with CTS-XHP steel and Chad Nichols XHP-Core Damascus to go with the artfully machined single-piece frames.

 

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The Latest Custom & Mid-Tech Knives at KnifeCenter

Posted on by Kelsey

Matthew Lerch Custom Mako Flippers

Matthew Lerch Custom Mako Flippers

Extreme precision, superb action, and stunning aesthetics are just some of the features you’ll get in a custom Mako from Matthew Lerch. This former watchmaker puts in the time to refine every aspect of his work to craft these mind-numbing pieces of art that perform as good as they look.

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This Week’s Best Custom and Mid-Tech Knives

Posted on by Kelsey

Every day we get some of the best custom and mid-tech knives from the greatest knife designers delivered straight to our door. As you can imagine, it’s pretty much Christmas year-round over here at KnifeCenter. This week we’re showing off tactical knives that can only be described as works of art, including new Microtech Socom Elites and a Liong Mah Warrior 2 V2 flipper. Coming soon we’ll have Tac Butchers and Mini Cleavers from ADV, more Spectras and the Mini Decepticon from CKF, and new Microtech Limited Edition Cypher MK7s. Talk about one heck of a wish list!

 

GTC Custom Integral Commando Flipper

 

This GTC Commando flipper is the epitome of tactical art featuring a stunning integral Zircu-Ti handle. This eye-catching material wraps around the spine of the knife and even folds over to form the pocket clip, all in a single piece! If you are brave enough to carry the Commando, a CPM-154 blade and sturdy frame lock ensure this knife is more than just a pretty face.

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Labor Day Weekend’s Custom Knife Showcase

Posted on by Kelsey

Let’s ring in the upcoming holiday (and consequent three-day weekend) with another batch of custom and mid-tech knives. We’re currently sitting pretty over at this year’s USN Custom Knife Show so that we can showcase even more custom pieces next week. Don’t forget – KnifeCenter offers the best custom and mid-tech knives on the internet. Next time you need a custom fix, check here first!

 

Gavko (Michal Gavac) Custom Folders

 

We’ve got a handful of gorgeous new Gavkos in stock, and these sharky frame locks deserve a look. The titanium handles are milled with a rough jigged pattern that continues on to the spine of the blade, providing extra grip and a unique look to each piece. Built by hand to extremely high tolerances, these knives feature Nitro-V steel, which is becoming a fast favorite in the custom knifemaking community.

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The Best Customs of the Week – KnifeCenter’s Picks!

Posted on by Kelsey

Another week, another fresh batch of custom and mid-tech knives. This time we’ve got two production knife features, so check out the list below to find your next EDC or safe queen.

 

Arcform Catalysts by Geoff Blauvelt 

 

Geoff has knocked another one out of the park with the Catalyst from Arcform Knives. This mid-tech WE Knife variant of Geoff’s impressive custom build is simply superb with amazingly crisp, satisfying flipping action and ergonomics that promote all day hard use. Continue Reading →

Some of the Best Custom Knives of August 2018

Posted on by Kelsey

We were lucky enough to score a great new batch of custom knives this week, and we’re also showing off a new brand – DoubleStar Knives! Check out the list below to put one of these awesome custom or mid-tech knives in your pocket.

 

New Brand – DoubleStar Knives

 

DoubleStar is a firearms company based out of Winchester, Kentucky that has been focused on creating rifles for the commercial market as well as law enforcement and military forces around the world. Over the past couple of years, they have started making some rugged tactical knives built in-house in the United States and we are very excited to bring them to our customers.

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August’s First Batch of Custom Knives!

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New month, new customs! This week we’re showing off some incredible designs from Mikkel Willumsen, Kansei Matsuno, Darrel Ralph, and more. You’ll even find a teaser for some tactical flippers from HEAdesigns that we’re dropping today.

 

Kansei Matsuno Custom Folding Knives

Kansei Matsuno’s knives are a perfect blend of form, function, and meticulous Japanese quality that you can carry with you at all times. This might be our favorite Kansei design to date, and it’s available in either friction folding or liner locking variants.

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KnifeCenter’s Custom and Mid-Tech Picks!

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We get new custom and mid-tech knives in throughout the week, meaning Knifecenter sees the best knives on the market every. single. day. Man, there are just some days where you have to sit back and realize you get to handle knives like this for a living. Now that you’re all super jealous, check out our offerings below!

 

Jake Hoback Custom Ps35 Axe

Jake’s Ps35 Axe is a versatile tactical and camp tomahawk with distinct features that allow it to excel at both. The hammer is ideal for driving in tent poles or wedges for snares. The fully enclosed Micarta handle is sealed to prevent electrical shock if you accidentally hit a live wire while using the Ps35 as a breaching tool.

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