Welcome and thank you for visiting Frederick Knives. I learned to make knives from John W. Smith and have been a custom knifemaker since 1994. I have been making folders since 1996. All knives are hollow ground with a preference of ATS-34 and 440-C blade steel. Damascus is also available from a variety of skilled-forgers. The preferred handle materials are pearl and ivory. The knife models available are gent folders, straight knives, and working patters.