Knife Makers
Behind every great knife is a great maker. This section profiles the artisans, innovators, and pioneers who have shaped the world of custom and production knives.
Andrew Demko
American
Specialty: Hard-Use Folding Knives
Known For: The Tri-Ad Lock
Bob Loveless
American
Specialty: Fixed Blade Hunting Knives
Known For: Tapered Tang
Eric Glesser
American
Specialty: Ergonomic EDC Knives
Known For: Spyderco Tenacious, Manix 2, Para 3
Ernest Emerson
American
Specialty: Tactical Folding Knives
Known For: The Emerson Wave Opener
Lynn Thompson
American
Specialty: Tactical Folding Knives
Known For: Founding Cold Steel
Mel Pardue
American
Specialty: Utilitarian Folding Knives
Known For: The Benchmade Griptilian
Sal Glesser
American
Specialty: Ergonomic Folding Knives
Known For: Founding Spyderco
Warren Osborne
Australian-American
Specialty: Gentleman's Tactical Folders
Known For: The Benchmade 940