ML Knives makes blades the same way and tradition as that of an Early American Blade Smith. All of their knives are hand worked, nothing is after market or unoriginal. All blades are hand forged one at a time, edge hardened and differentially tempered.
Using only early techniques that an early 18th century to 19th century blade smith would use along with high carbon steel’s, 1095 primary. This steel holds a tremendous edge and can easily be resharpened in the field with a few passes on a oil stone. All blades are hand forged.
Handles are made mainly using Stag Antler, bone, many American hardwoods such as Tiger maple, red oak, white oak, black Walnut, Cherry, ash, Hickory, many burl woods, and so on.
Some ML Knives Products:
Trail Bowie
Excellent knife. Has the look and feel of an early style Sheffield bowie from the 1800s. Overall about 9 1/4”. Nice Pattern & lightly blued and hand rubbed finish. Beautiful High grain Antiqued curly hickory handle with a hand crafted brass guard that has been hand stippled on the face…
Frontier Game & Carry Knife
An outstanding knife design, based from some of the earliest style knives that were used across young America. This one has a straight back with a slightly drop point tip, really nice design. Really nice section of antiqued smoother elk from my stag collection. Triple brass pins. Will make a nice carry piece, bird trout, skinner…
Pig Tail
Outstanding knife, Beautiful section of antiqued moose stag with a forged what I call (pig tail) lanyard with soft leather lace. Has a beautiful feel and finger groove. Really nice slightly tapered clip point blade. A great skinner, Wilderness Knife, trail knife. Pass on to your children or Grand children as all my pieces. Triple brass pins in the grip. If you love traditional style blades/fire arms this would be a great piece for you to carry everyday or into the wild…