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Form and function are the key ingredients to any knife design, and we take
both very seriously. That is the reason NRA Knives believes working with custom
designers creates the most innovative and functional designs in the industry.
These skilled artisans and craftsmen pour their passions and employ their
talents into making unique realities one piece at a time. They are continually
developing new innovations and fresh designs, which improve the form and
function of knives. By working closely with a selection of world-class custom
designers, NRA Knives is able to tap into the newest locking mechanisms, modern
materials, and the latest designs. Collaboration between designer and
manufacturer transpires into something special that previously may have only
been enjoyed by a fortunate few. It works because we all share the same passion
for superior form and function in making one of mankind's oldest tools.
PARDUE- Mel Pardue is one of those
rare individuals who get paid for doing what he enjoys most- fashioning various
materials and metals into custom cutting tools. He's been doing just that for
over 20 years now, and thankfully for all of us, he has no plans of retiring
anytime soon. Mel's association with Benchmade brings his custom knife making
experiences and a personal knife design style that has a class and simplicity
all its own. Some of his current Benchmade collaborations offer great utility to
the everyday knife user while at the same time presenting an upscale
distinction. Less is definitely more when it comes to Mel's designs. View these
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OSBORNE - Being raised
in the farming and ranching industry taught him early on what great utility a
quality knife can offer. How a knife feels in the hand over extended use, blade
design/edge configurations and the types of materials used as well as the
quality with which it is made are all mandatory parts to an Osborne design. Over
the years Warren has carved out a loyal following in the custom knife world as a
result of his award winning innovation and quality designs... We at Benchmade
are excited to be working in collaboration with Warren Osborne and look forward
to bringing his functional designs to the world. View these
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 MIKE SNODY- Exploding into the
knife making world, Mike has successfully created a name for himself in a short
amount of time by wrapping solid function in the guise of contemporary design.
His design influence is derived from his own personal experiences. And his
"sensitive" side certainly hasn't held him back either. View these
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FECAS - A well spoken
Southern gentleman, Steve Fecas calls South Carolina home. The mystique of
custom knives and what they have to offer caught his eye in the mid-1970's and
he has been creating some of his own special mystique ever since. All of which
favor a stylish, swept-back profile all their own. View these
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KEN STEIGERWALT- In 1978 at the
age of 15,In 1978 at the age of 15, Ken found himself at the kitchen table with
some file and a vise. Three years later he decided that knife making was going
to be his full time career. Since then, Ken has dedicated himself to wowing the
industry with his innovative style and describes his work as a passion and a
journey to build a better knife than the last. View these
knives >>
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