"High-End" Custom Knives, is a term used to describe knives made to a superb standard by top makers, using only the very best of materials.

I intend to offer, whenever possible, folding knives of this calibre to those who appreciate the finer things in life.

While many of us may never be able to afford a "London Best" shotgun, owning an equivalent standard knife may just be a possibility!

And to those fortunate enough to actually enjoy the finer things in life - a hand crafted, high-end pocket knife may compliment perfectly your other accoutrements.

JOHAN GUSTAFSSON. SWEDEN. "DELUXE FOLDER".

A simply stunning example of the Scandinavian style of knifemaking, this time from Swedish Maker Johan Gustafsson. Everything about this liner-lock knife is 'top drawer' starting with the hand forged Damascus blade, complete with its ruby inset gold thumb stud. The handle is Mammoth Rib with Gold Lip Mother of Pearl ovals fastened by gold plated screws and the liners are fileworked and gold plated, with an engraved back spacer that has Johan's name engraved on the inside. This knife would take pride of place in many a collection and perhaps my only minor niggle is that this superb knife does not come with a presentation box or even zip case, which it richly deserves. Blade:12cm. Open:27.5cm. (this is large knife!)

Mint, as new condition.  £950 inc. UK p&p. 

TONY BOSE. Deceased. "WHARNCLIFFE TRAPPER".

Tony's 'Signature' knife ! Probably the pattern that Tony is best known for and one that you would always find in his front pocket. He had the idea of replacing the Spey blade (on a two-blade Trapper) with a Wharncliffe and so a legendary pocket knife was born. This particular version has dark 'popcorn' Sambar Stag with a very creamy white core and having a 'SuperHero' Shield perfectly inletted. The steel is 154CM with s/steel bolsters. Closed:3-5/8 inches. Blades:2-7/8 inches.

Mint, unused condition. POA.

TONY BOSE. Deceased. "CONGRESS".

Wow! A stunning example from the acknowledged Master of the slipjoint genre. Tony's passing in 2020 left a huge void in the slipjoint world and while today there are a handful of select makers - including his son Reese - making knives equal to his high standard, the name Tony Bose on a knife has no equal. This is a 4 blade folder and as such is extremely rare because Tony did not make many 4 (or even rarer 5) blade folders. He was fond of saying if you wanted to improve as a maker, keep adding another blade! To make all the blades 'walk & talk' properly without rubbing is extremely difficult. This example is No.8 (see Coffin Jack for more details) and has lovely Sambar stag scales with a s/steel escutcheon and ATS34 blades. Closed:3-1/2 inches. Main blade:2-1/4 inches. Mint, unused condition. £5775 inc. UK p&p.

TONY BOSE. Deceased. "COFFIN JACK".

Along with the Congress shown above, this is possibly the only Tony Bose folder for sale in the UK. Here we have sheer perfection in the shape of the Coffin Jack pattern, with s/steel bolsters and end caps (in the shape of a coffin). Handled with the fabled 'Remington Bone' with a s/steel shield and ATS34 steel blades. This particular knife is numbered "9" - Tony always numbered the first ten knives of any new pattern, starting with "0" and finishing at "9". After that, any subsequent knives were no longer numbered. I remember Tony telling me that by the time he'd made number 9, he'd pretty much ironed out all the wrinkles! Closed: 3-1/2 inches.  Mint, unused condition. £4450 inc. Uk p&p.

JIM DUNLAP. USA. "REMINGTON Hunter-Trader-Trapper".

Stunning work! Deluxe EDC. Please email for details.

Mint, unused condition. New price: £1275 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD GEOFF HAGUE. "GENTLEMAN'S FOLDERS".

Please email for details.

Mint, unused condition.

SOLD REESE BOSE. USA. "TEAR DROP".

Please email for details. Simply Perfection !

Mint, unused condition.

SOLD PAUL MASON. ENGLAND. "No.8 GENTS KNIFE".

Another superb offering from Paul & Jan - this time in Camel Bone.

Mint, unused condition. £725 inc. Uk p&p.

SOLD MIKE ZSCHERNY. USA. "SWAYBACK JACK".

A knife from one of the acknowledged masters of slipjoint knives. Mike's knives are much sought after in the US and looking at this super knife, one can see why. Handled in gorgeous stag, with a 'Key Hole' shield and 'Rat Tail' bolsters, this is a knife that would certainly give that 'Pride of Ownership' feeling. Blade: 2-7/8 inches. Closed: 3-1/2 inches. Lovely 'walk & talk' with a good pull. 

Mint, unused condition. 

JOEL CHAMBLIN. "DAMASCUS FOLDER".

Please email for details.

Mint, unused condition. £850 inc. UK p&p.

SOLD PAUL MASON. ENGLAND. "EUREKA JACK"

As I'm sure most of you reading this will know, Paul is widely recognised as the UK's pre-eminent maker of slipjoint (non locking) folders, with a standard of 'fit & finish' that rivals the best from the American Makers. Not too surprising considering he was in constant contact with the greatest slipjoint maker of them all - Tony Bose. This is a lovely 2-blade Eureka Jack pattern, with 'Rootbeer' jigged bone and premium RWL34 steel. Complete with guarantee card and a lovely leather key fob made by Jan (Paul's wife). Although made in 2016, this knife has only ever been in a collection and considering that Paul and Jan have now relocated abroad - and ceased making knives for a while - this is a rare opportunity to buy a superb handcrafted folder that will definitely give that "Pride of Ownership" feeling. Closed: 3-1/3 inches. Main blade: 2-3/4 inches.

Mint, as new condition. £POA

SOLD TONY BOSE. WILFRED WORKS. USA. "WHARNECLIFF TRAPPER".

What more needs to be said about Living Legend Tony Bose, who you could argue is the maker who "kick started" the whole interest in the Slipjoint genre again. Universally recognised as "The No.1 Maker" for this style of knife, his fit & finish is second to none and most Collectors aspire to have one of his knives in their collection. Also widely known for his work with W.R. Case ( who approached Tony at a Show about working with them - a really smart move on their part ! ) but what is not so widely known is how generous Tony is with his time to other makers, offering not only advice but also freely offering his patterns as well. This Wharnecliffe Trapper pattern is his own idea and could be said to be his "Loveless Dropped Hunter" - as the model he is most known for and one which you will find in the front pocket of his jeans should you ever have the pleasure to meet him.

Made from 440V steel and handled in the fabled "Remington Bone" complete with a Federal Shield, it's hard to see how you could do better. Sheer Perfection !!

Blades: 2-3/4". Closed: 3-5/8".

MINT, UNUSED COND. P.O.A.