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Winkler Knives

Winkler Knives is a limited production company that custom manufactures a diverse line of high performance edged tools. I became a full time bladesmith in 1988.

The history of early America has intrigued me for as long as I can remember. It was this fascination that prompted me to make my first knife in 1975, as part of an effort to authentically outfit myself with the equipment of an 18th century woodsman. Since that time, my interest in history and my desire to make knives have continued to grow. My inspiration continues to come from frontier America - a time when the equipment a person carried meant sustenance and survival. I strive to be innovative, while maintaining a recognizable style. My goal is to make tools of uncompromising quality that will last a lifetime and survive as heirlooms for future generations. Through my work, I hope to preserve the heritage of utilitarian art and to promote the legacy of America's Founding Fathers. In recent years I have had the honor of working with Special Forces Teams in the United States Military, as well as Allied Forces from around the world. This involvement prompted the establihment of the Winkler Knives II product line. The knives and axes in the WKII Collection are all custom made in my shop. Rather than being hand forged, however, they are created through the stock removal process. All designs featured in Winkler Knives II are born of Warriors' experience. I aspire to the same standards of excellence in craftsmanship as with my hand forged work. Thank you for your interest in my work, as well as for your support of custom made cutlery.

09/15/2026

Introducing Jay's Road Show. Our friend and colleague, Jason Welborn, is taking Winkler Knives on the road. After two successful stops this past weekend, we are excited to announce the next stop - Thursday, October 1 at Blue Ridge Harley Davidson in Hickory NC! "Vendor Day" runs from 10:00am until around 6:30pm with "Bike Night" to follow until 9:30pm, and he will be there for the long haul.
He'll have a nice selection of Winkler Knives pieces available for purchase at the event. Stop by and see him, and be sure to take home a WK, too.
You'll find him at 2002 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602.

09/11/2026

It’s been twenty-five years
We have not forgotten.
Some scars are still visible
Others hide beneath the surface
We have not forgotten
The fear, anxiety, anger, and pain
Still threaten, still fester, still hurt
The patriotism, the solidarity, the love
Have faded for some, but not all
We have not forgotten

As we reflect on the 25 years that have passed since that fateful day, we remember with reverence and respect all those who perished on 9/11 and after because of that horrific event. We honor those who subsequently made the ultimate sacrifice trying to right those wrongs. Each and every day, we give thanks for the brave folks who continue to put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. We pray for their safety and protection from harm, and we pray for their bravery and valor no matter the circumstances.

*The cross in the photo is crafted from steel salvaged from Ground Zero. It is a cherished gift, it's meaning and importance cannot be adequately described. *

08/11/2026

The WK Drop Point Hunter is LIVE on our Currently Available page!

This knife, introduced earlier in 2026, combines features of the WK Huntsman and WK Woodsman into a single piece of artistry and strength. Crafted from 80CrV2 steel, the WK Drop Point Hunter measures 8.5" overall, with a 4.5" drop point blade. This model was designed to turn heavy field chores into easy work. The raised thumb ramp and finger groove enhance grip, making it well suited to processing game and most cutting applications.

The WK Drop Point Hunter is available in our most popular handle materials: Black Laminate, Maple, and Walnut as well as Orange G10 with Black Nitrile AmeraGrip for high visibility (a feature specifically requested by outdoorsmen and hunters).

Visit the currently available site to check out the WK Drop Point Hunter and all of the other items we have available for quick shipping.
https://winklerknives.com/collections/currently-available

08/10/2026

Join us in Salt Lake City for BLADE Show West , coming up in less than a month. We'll be exhibiting October 9 & 10 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
For more info, visit: https://bladeshowwest.com/
For tickets, visit: https://bladeshowwest.com/tickets/
Click on "2026 BLADE SHOW TICKETS" to purchase your tickets in advance. ***SOME EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!***

07/23/2026

Winkler Kitchen - a comprehensive line of kitchen knives - is coming soon!
As we prepare, we're exploring some of the handle material options that we think will work nicely.
So..... Which handle material do you prefer? Let us know!

07/17/2026

Great news!

Daniel and Karen will be at Winkler Knives Actual on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. You all know anytime Dan and Karen plan to spend time at the store it's going to be a good time. Also, several members of the Winkler Knives Enthusiasts group are planning to be there, so there will be lots of great conversation and fellowship. Can't forget..... there will be some pretty unique pieces available for purchase, too.

We hope to see you there!

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a blessed 250th Independence Day. We are thankful to live in this land of the free, because of the brave. We also give thanks for all who have served and those who continue to serve to protect our freedoms.

06/17/2026

We are full of surprises this week!

We had a few stowaways that made it back to Winkler Knives HQ after BLADE Show, each one needing a forever home. Check out our Currently Available page under Belt Knife, Drop Point Hunter, and SD2 for these BLADE Show beauties.

*Note: if "Add to Cart" does not appear, the item is no longer available or is not available in the selected configuration.*

06/16/2026

We have some exciting news to share!

Winkler Knives Actual, our retail store located at 520 Church Road in beautiful Boone, North Carolina, is now open DAILY from 10am to 5pm!

So you can stop by ANY DAY to see our friendly staff, check out the Daniel Winkler and Karen Shook Legacy Museum, and, of course, pick out something to take home with you!

06/15/2026

Between preparing for (and attending) BLADE Show and launching the WK Liberty Tree Hatchet Inaugural Edition, we've been slack in extending our gratitude to Jack Carr for sending us this commemorative copy of "The Fourth Option."

Thank you, Jack. We can't wait to dive into it.

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Blowing Rock, NC

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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