son of sam 9 Posted November 9, 2016 I came across these guys the other day hp-tactical.com. I ended up buying a Wicked Edge sharpening system from them.They are right here in NJ and make their own line of knives from D2 and they also had some others like Ka-Bar and Buck etc...All American Made stuff. They are just starting out and its all web based so selection is not great. So if anyone is interested pass it around. Great to promote local business and American made goods. Instagram is @tacticoolpro coupon codes and the usual promo stuff. Same info on Facebook HP-Tactical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted November 9, 2016 Link.............???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted November 9, 2016 Looked them up. Nice stuff, rather pricey but looks good. I wonder if they offer sharpening services this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
son of sam 9 Posted November 10, 2016 They are on the pricey side. But when compared to other quality manufacturers they are right in line. The plus is that they are all made in the USA. I should have mentioned address HP-Tactical.com Looked them up. Nice stuff, rather pricey but looks good.I wonder if they offer sharpening servicesthis signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 509 Posted November 10, 2016 Kevin Lesswing in Bayonne makes some pretty impressive stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njplinker 8 Posted November 11, 2016 Kevin Lesswing in Bayonne makes some pretty impressive stuff. Really nice looking. Did a quick google search but didn't find any contact information besides some prior shows he's attended and a couple web vendors that used to have a few of his knives. Any idea how to buy or get in contact with him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 509 Posted November 11, 2016 He and I went to college together and have stayed in touch. He only sells through a couple of on-line sites and has a small table at a couple of knife shows each year. It takes so long to make one of these by hand that he puts each one up for sale when it's done. He has no inventory. If there's something you'd like to pass along, I can get a message to him. I'm not sure if he sells directly (other than at knife shows) or if he does custom work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,793 Posted November 11, 2016 Link.............???? Still no actual clickable URL? You bunch of lazy phone-screen swipers.... Fine, I'll do it: Online Store: http://hp-tactical.com/products Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticoolpro/ Facebook who-you shouldn't-support-with-your-attention-because-they-hate-gun-owners-and-work-to-disrupt-legal-private-gun-sales: https://www.facebook.com/tacticoolpro/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted November 11, 2016 He and I went to college together and have stayed in touch. He only sells through a couple of on-line sites and has a small table at a couple of knife shows each year. It takes so long to make one of these by hand that he puts each one up for sale when it's done. He has no inventory. If there's something you'd like to pass along, I can get a message to him. I'm not sure if he sells directly (other than at knife shows) or if he does custom work. I would love to purchase one of his knives. If yo ucan get me in contact with him - it would be appreciated......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted November 11, 2016 I would love to purchase one of his knives. If yo ucan get me in contact with him - it would be appreciated......... me too the file work on that last one is outstanding! However I'm sure I can not afford one in the near future. Damn baby diapers are expensive. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njplinker 8 Posted November 12, 2016 He and I went to college together and have stayed in touch. He only sells through a couple of on-line sites and has a small table at a couple of knife shows each year. It takes so long to make one of these by hand that he puts each one up for sale when it's done. He has no inventory. If there's something you'd like to pass along, I can get a message to him. I'm not sure if he sells directly (other than at knife shows) or if he does custom work. Just saw this response. I would like to get his contact info or links to the vendors with inventory. I'm not looking for one of the highly engraved show pieces, but his short/medium blade hunters look really nice from the photos I could find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted November 12, 2016 I would love to purchase one of those 3D blades - that is some amazing work...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
son of sam 9 Posted November 14, 2016 Love the Kevin Lesswing stuff. But, they are art work, Damascus blades and fancy engraved knives are not really meant to be used. Personally I use my knives. D2 or S30V blades are all I own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted November 20, 2016 Anyone make it to the Knife Show in Jersey City this weekend....??????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 14, 2017 Hi guys, this is Kevin, the maker of the pictured knives. Thank you for the compliments, I appreciate it. I do all the work on my knives, except engraving, including heat treating. Each knife comes with a handmade sheath. Since this is not a full time job, the prices are very competitive, usually in the $300 range. If you want a fancier knife or a user, I can make it to your specs. Right now I'm working on figuring out how to make some liner lock folders. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted January 14, 2017 oh man your killing me. 300 bucks is a killer deal for anything similar to any of the knives pictured above. Hell my EDC a bark river north star with buffalo horn scales was almost 300 and while nice, its not as nice as your stuff. Would you post some pics of some "user" knives you have made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 14, 2017 Hi Fishnut, hopefully the picture attached. The top one is sort of tactical and the bottom is my bird and trout model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 14, 2017 Sorry, the file was too large. Let me try again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 14, 2017 I'm sorry about this, tech really isn't my thing. But the user knives are a plain carbon or stainless blade (non damascus) and a synthetic, g-10 or micarta handle, still with a leather sheath. I usually try to make a sketch or template prior to making the blade and get the customers OK on design and materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted January 14, 2017 I'm sorry about this, tech really isn't my thing. But the user knives are a plain carbon or stainless blade (non damascus) and a synthetic, g-10 or micarta handle, still with a leather sheath. I usually try to make a sketch or template prior to making the blade and get the customers OK on design and materials. I'll pm you my email. Send me the pictures and I'll post them this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted January 14, 2017 Here are some of his knives. Wow these look good.(i'm not affiliated with him) this signature exceeds the 15 character capacity count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted January 15, 2017 Kevin: Those knives, and your knives pictured earlier, are exquisitely beautiful custom works of art, IMHO! Are you planning on attending and displaying any of your current knives at any upcoming knife shows? AVB-AMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,289 Posted January 15, 2017 Beautiful work Kevin! Do ever sell at any of the PA gun shows? if so, you might know my Brother-in-Law Nino. He is a knifemaker that goes by the name "TEX the Sicilian". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 15, 2017 Hi guys, the next show I am planning on is the Mystic, CT show in late April early May. I've tried the PA shows but they were geared more toward production and antiques versus handmade or customs. The show in Jersey City is way to expensive to attend. Thank you all for the compliments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted January 16, 2017 Kevin, I am very interested in this knife. Can we discuss you doing something similar for me? Please contact me via PM - Thank you! JT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KNIFEMAKER 1 Posted January 16, 2017 Reply sent, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites