David R. Beck, Knifesmith LLC
Call Us: +1-610-670-5319
"Fine Cutlery for the Adventurer"
HomeTo Order:
1. Email your request to drbeckknives@comcast.net.
2. Include your name, mailing address & phone number.
3. Let us know which knife model, handle material (polished or unpolished if Micarta), handle fastener type (solid brass Loveless bolts or pins), sheath color, & any additional available listed options you'd like to include.
We typically reply within 24-hours to confirm order placement, details, the total cost w/insured shipping, & provide an estimated completion time.
No deposit is required to place orders & details can be changed any time up until work on your order has started.
If you must cancel your order we only ask that you let us know ASAP & not wait until you receive notice your knife is finished.
We'll send you an update about a week prior to completion. Payment will be arranged when you receive notice your knife is finished & ready to ship. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
NOTE: WE ONLY SHIP TO DESTINATIONS IN THE USA (including Alaska & Hawaii).
BARKSKINNER knives
(Shown with Bolivian rosewood & brass Loveless bolts.
All versions include 1/8" thick blades, full flat-ground bevels & tapered tangs.
Listed from top to bottom:
1st: #BS1 (Barkskinner No.1) Clip Point
1/8 x 5" blade. 10" OAL. Approx. wt. w/sheath = 14oz.
Price = $385.00 + shipping.
2nd: #BS2 (Barkskinner No.2) Spear point
1/8 x 5" blade. 10" OAL. Approx. wt. w/sheath = 14oz.
Price = $385.00 + shipping.
3rd: #BS3 (Barkskinner No.3) Spear point
1/8 x 4-1/2" blade. 9-3/8" OAL. Approx. wt. w/sheath = 13oz. Price = $375.00 + shipping.
4th: #BS4 (Barkskinner No.4) Spear point
1/8 x 4" blade. 8-7/8" OAL. Approx, wt. w/sheath = 12oz.
Price = $365.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
Unless otherwise noted:
All knives are made-to-order. Blades are individually hand-crafted from 01 high carbon tool steel w/a differential heat treatment creating a hard edge & softer spine for superior edge holding, ease of sharpening in the field & an increased level of resilience/user-safety. All blades are made with a fine wet-sanded finish (we no longer offer bluing services).
Handles are fastened w/epoxy & your choice of either solid brass Loveless bolts or (6) traditional solid brass pins.
Lined lanyard holes are not standard, but can be added to most knives if requested (may require changing the number &
placement of fasteners).
Blade lengths are measured from the point to plunge line.
Prices listed include a RIGHT HAND ONLY sheath in your choice of leather color. Knives can be ordered without sheaths.
Note: Some add-on options & handle materials may require an extra cost as noted.
Standard Handle Material Choices
< Left: Micarta handle choices.
(Click on thumbnails to enlarge images & view descriptions).
*Specify polished or unpolished finish when ordering.
< Left: Micarta handle choices & spacer options.
Optional colored tang spacers choices (+ $10.00 extra)
(Click on thumbnails to enlarge images & to view descriptions.)
*Specify polished or unpolished finish when ordering.
Paper Micartas look best polished but have a slightly more slippery grip.
Sheaths: (Sheaths are included in the prices of all knives)
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Natural Handle Materials:
All natural materials are properly aged & further kiln-dried at our shop to ensure low moisture content. Wood handles receive a fine oil/wax finish to protect & bring out the deepest beauty in the wood.
Scales are fastened with epoxy & your choice of either solid brass Loveless bolts, or a series of (3) 3/16" or (6) 1/8" brass pins.
*NOTE: Every handle is unique, so color, grain, figure & contrast will differ. The samples below demonstrate average appearance.
We hand select our materials for the best qualities (structural & appearance) to ensure only the highest quality materials are used.
*Most materials are kept in stock, but some are special ordered as needed & subject to current availability & may incur extra cost.
*Important Note:
Regardless of proper material preparation & finishing prior to use, natural materials (including hardwoods, antler, bone, & horn) can still shrink or expand due to environmental changes. This natural for any non man-made material & is not a defect.
Because it's impossible to control material stability after a knife leaves our shop, we cannot guaranty against any natural handle material movement that might occur. Should excessive handle movement occur, we offer free labor for corrections if needed (you only pay shipping costs). We do recommend a knife experience at least 6-months for a handle to "settle" before any corrections are made.
#BK004-2 BACKWOODSMAN No.2
A Full tang interpretation of the classic "Nessmuk" knife. (*Shown with stained curly maple handle. Brass hardware is now standard but this older pic shows knife with stainless Loveless bolts & lined lanyard hole.) Uses three bolts if no lanyard hole requested.
1/8 x 5" blade w/full flat-ground bevels & full-length non-tapered tang. 9-3/4" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $365.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole is not std. but available upon request.
Notice: 04/09/26
This page is in the process of being updated for 2026.
Older knife models not shown have been discontinued & are no longer being made.
Additional knives will be added over the next couple months as pics & details become available.
Unless otherwise noted; We currently only produce one style of sheath for the knives on this page (shown below).
Our new "traditional" sheath redesigned for 2026 includes a narrower profile, vertical-carry belt loop, hand-molded leather body, cemented, sewn & saddle-riveted welting. Sheaths receive an oil/wax finish for long-wear & water-resistance.
Horizontal "scout" carry straps & ferro rod loops are NOT an available option.
Made in RIGHT HAND ONLY & in your choice of black or rustic brown leather (please specify color when ordering).
*NOTE: If you need a left hand sheath, or prefer to make your own, our knives can be ordered without sheaths (less sheath cost).
2026 Knife models & options
Micarta: Maintenance-free, stable, & nearly indestructible man-made material created by infusing paper, linen, canvas or burlap fabrics w/phenolic resin under high pressure. Perfect for those who require the most durable handle material available.
Specify either polished or unpolished (finely-sanded for low glare) when ordering. Polishing really highlights the colors & beauty but some feel it's a bit more slippery. Polishing is highly recommended for lighter-colored paper Micartas to avoid attracting discoloration from use. All Micarta handles are fastened with epoxy & solid brass Loveless bolts.
*Note: Brass lined lanyard holes are not std. but are available upon request & could change the number of bolts used.
< Curly Maple
(stained)
< Curly Maple
(natural)
< Birdseye Maple
(Stained)
< Birdseye Maple
(natural)
< Cherry (natural)
*Can darken with
age/UV exposure)
< Osage Orange
*Can darken with
age/UV exposure.
< Black Walnut
(stained)
< Hickory
(natural)
< Red Oak
(natural)
< Mesquite
(natural)
< European Beech
(natural)
< Jatoba/Brazilian
Cherry
< Morado/Bolivian
rosewood
< Horduran Rosewood
< E. Indian Rosewood
< African Blackwood
< Cocobolo
< Bocote
< Bubinga
< Shedua
< African Bloodwood
< Granadillo
< Chechen
< Desert Ironwood
"Std. grade"
*Price varies with
grade. $20.00 extra
cost is typical.
< Desert Ironwood
Extra Fancy Burl
*$65.00 - $85.00 extra
depending on grade
& availability.
Above: Our new "Traditional" belt knife sheath for 2026. Right hand only. Specify either black or rustic brown leather when ordering.
Maine Moose Antler (Below): The best domestic antler due to its increased density & quality.
Due to the nature of this material most of the outer grooved "bark" typically ends up being removed during shaping giving it more of a bone-like appearance.
Jigged & aged moose antler may be an option in the near future but not a current option.
Antler is special ordered when needed & will add about $50-85.00 to knife cost depending upon handle size required.
TUSCARORA KNIVES
#TUSC2 (TUSCARORA No.2) Spear Point
(Shown with natural hickory & brass Loveless bolts.)
1/8 x 5" blade, full flat-ground bevels & tapered tang. 10-1/4" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $385.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
*Additional sizes to be added later this summer.
Smooth Maine Moose Antler: Mostly smooth but sometimes may include minor outer "bark" grooving. Made with a hand-polished finish.
Special order item typically adds $50-85.00 to the knife cost depending on availabililty.
Custom Jigged & antiqued Maine Moose Antler:
Smooth antler custom hand-jigged & aged to an amber color w/darker grooving &
completed with a hand-polished finish.
Note: The pics to the left are of the same handle sample taken in different lighting to try & provide the best representation of what you can expect.
A special order item typically adds $110 - $145.00 to the knife cost depending upon availability.
TIOGA knives
(Shown with black cherry & brass Loveless Bolts)
(Top) #TGA1 (Tioga No.1) Clip Point
1/8 x 5" blade, full flat ground bevels & tapered tang. 10" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $375.00 + shipping.
(Bottom) #TGA2 (Tioga No.2) Spear Point
1/8 x 5" blade, full flat-ground bevels & tapered tang. 10" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $375.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
*Additional sizes to be added later this summer.
#CF1 (Camp & Field No.1) Our version of the "Kephart" knife
(Shown with natural unstained black walnut & brass pins.)
1/8 x 5" blade w/full flat-ground bevels & tapered tang. 10" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $375.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
FIELD & FOREST Hunting knives.
(Shown with Indian Rosewood & brass Loveless bolts)
(Top) #FFH1 (Field & Forest Hunter No.1)
1/8 x 5-1/2" blade w/flat saber-ground bevels & tapered
tang. 10-3/8" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 15oz. Price = $375.00 + shipping.
(Bottom) #FFH2 (Field & Forest Hunter No.2)
1/8 x 4-1/2" blade w/flat saber-ground bevels &
tapered tang. 9-1/8" OAL.
Approx. carry wt. w/sheath = 14oz. Price = $365.00 + shipping.
You select handle material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
ALGONQUIN Knives
(Shown w/stained curly maple & (3) 3/16" brass pin fasteners).
From top to bottom:
#ALGN1 (Algonquin No.1)
1/8 x 6" blade, flat saber-ground bevels, non-tapered tang.
11" OAL. Approx. carry wt. = 15oz. Price = $365.00 + shipping.
#ALGN2 (Algonquin No.2)
1/8 x 5" blade, flat saber-ground bevels, non-tapered tang.
10" OAL. Approx. carry wet. = 14oz. Price = $355.00
#ALGN3 (Algonquin No.3)
1/8 x 4" blade, flat saber-ground bevels, non-tapered tang.
8-3/4" OAL. Approx. carry wet. = 13oz. Price = $345.00
You select handler material, bolt or pin fasteners & sheath color.
Lined lanyard hole not std. but available upon request.
