Growth and Change

I realized it has been a long time since I posted in my Blog and I have a few minutes to jot down some thoughts.

Over the past year I have expanded my business into new areas of the knife world. I had been friends with many knife makers that I did not purchase from only because I felt I was not ready to move into a certain aspect of the knife market, but that all changed early this year when I decided to foster those relationships and see where it led.

I have added more than two dozen new Makers to my site in the past 3 months alone. Some of these are Makers who dominate in their field and others are Makers who very successful and are just now taking off in popularity.

The knfie community is a small one, a cottage industry in any country where makers create both what they like and what they think will sell. I have been around this community for well over a decade and have no plans on going anywhere else. I hope to continue to expand over the next several years by earning the trust of both the Makers I represent and the customers who purchase from me. So far it is going great.

Particulary exciting is my ongoing relationship with Dave Curtiss of Curtiss knives. He is continueing to come out with new designs almost monthly. You can see his very popular Nano model on my website frequently. http://www.forthenrycustomknives.com/product-view/714/Curtiss-Knives---V2-Nano.html

I continue to offer more custom and unique Dozier knives than anyone in the business. Bob and I have been dicussing an Exclusive design just for Fort Henry Custom Knives.

I was approached by Zubeng Forge at the Blade show this year. I had read many positive reviews of their work for more than a year and was intrigued by their classic styles and of course knowing that Master Chen is one of the only Makers in the world who creates his own Tamahagane steel (from scratch as we say in the South). I was presented with several of their knives and most have sold in only one month. I am excited to explore this relationship further and to join with Master Chen to share his unique product with the world. You may see some Zubeng Forge items on my website if you hurry. http://www.forthenrycustomknives.com/category/132/ZUBENG-Forge.html

I was also very pleased to start doing business with Brian Tighe. Brian is a humble and enjoyable maker to talk with. His folding knives are inspired and amazingly well made. I sold the only Tighe Rod (an Exclusive for the Blade Show) within a week. I love his latest Nirk Tighe design and have chosen to carry one of those as well as offer them for sale. http://www.forthenrycustomknives.com/category/141/Brian-Tighe.html

I will try and post more here when I am inspired.

Thanks
Vince