Need help finding a Knifesmith

Ppanepinto · Jan 2, 2014

Ok, this is going to be my frist custom knife. I have never gone about looking for a smith before, and would like your help. I would like a french style knife from the early 18th century, roughly 1730-1750 range. I want it to be HC/PC and a working knife (no wall hanger). I would like something a little more fancy than a plain jane trade knife, but HC/PC is more important. Can someone help me get on the right track?

flattail · Jan 2, 2014

From the work I've seen on this site and others, I could recommend Wicke Elerbe. Fine gentleman. Another fine maker of French knives is Ken Hamilton. I see some of his work listed on Frontier Folk.
Good luck,
Ed

Wes/Tex · Jan 3, 2014

Tim Ridge at Swamp Fox knives makes every pattern you can think of.
http://www.swampfoxknives.com/hand_forged_knives_for_sale.html

This is his current list, his stuff is top notch.

LRB · Jan 3, 2014

If you want a knife definitively French, a little nicer than a trade scalper of that time period, you need to contact Ken Hamilton to be sure of getting a really PC French knife. You should be able to contact him through the CLA. Contemporary Longrifle Association.

nwtradegun · Jan 4, 2014

wick eberle 100 per cent. has done great work for me

Ppanepinto · Jan 5, 2014

Thank you Mr. Ellerbe, I have seen the great work you do, and hope that you are doing well. I’ve tried looking up contact information and have not found anything. I can truly understand the backlog you have, fixing a home from a flood and my six month old son deciding to have a bet of health problems. He is now doing a lot better, so I was looking to get a knife I could use with some living history projects and one day hand down to him. I hope to own one of your fine blades. May the wind always be in your sails sir.

cynthialee · Jan 5, 2014

They already said it:
Wicke Elerbe, even though he has chimed in and suggested another maker.

If I ever get the extra cash to get a custom knife, it will be one of Mr Elerbe's knives.

Ppanepinto · Jan 5, 2014

I meant to say that I was look for contact information for Ken Hamilton, sorry about that.

LaBonte · Jan 5, 2014

Ppanepinto said:
I meant to say that I was look for contact information for Ken Hamilton, sorry about that.

Ken Hamilton [email protected]

Ppanepinto · Jan 5, 2014

Thank You

Rick Son · Jan 12, 2014

www.fendleyknives.com/

Bowie Maker~ Both tuaght by Gill Hibbin see cutting edge form at cascity.com

Capt. Jas. · Jan 13, 2014

Seriously chief ???

Jan 13, 2014

Chief Moonthunder said:
www.fendleyknives.com/

Bowie Maker~ Both tuaght by Gill Hibbin

Hibben makes some of the most God awful fantasy knives ever.

LRB · Jan 13, 2014

Well, that's just your opinion, but I have to agree.

satx78247 · Jan 13, 2014

PLEASE check your mailbox.

yours, satx

Kylongrifle · Jan 13, 2014

Gil Hibben does make some pretty far out there stuff but he is a pure artisan with a grinder..that should be evident with some of the crazy stuff he makes..The man can grind anything, any shape and makes it look soooooo easy doing it..

Claude Mathis · Jan 13, 2014

Doesn't Hibben do the designs now and the knives are produced in a factory (United Cutlery)?

Rick Son · Jan 14, 2014

Pretty much,but he designed the Bowie knife for the movie "The Iron Maiden",the wife got me the replica for christmas..

Rick Son · Jan 14, 2014

But Cliff Findley and bowie maker do thier own stuff..Both great guys!

LRB · Jan 14, 2014

No. He is a great maker, but he did not design the "Iron Mistress". That was 1952 or there about, and a prop man designed that knife. Hibben starting making knives part time around 1956.

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