The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Tuna Valley Cutlery Co., Excelsior Knife Co., & Napanoch Knife Co. are three popular brands currently controlled by The Daniels family. These are old names that went dormant for years, but have since been brought back to life with modern offerings. This forum is here to discuss & show off knives & related items with brand names under the Daniels Family umbrella.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by doglegg » Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:43 pm

Indeed

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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Feb 26, 2023 1:41 am

I like it too. A nice 3 inch knife, with single blade spear. A proto of the pattern was shown around last year at knife shows and overall it was a hit, both with men and women. I expect there will be other releases of this one with various handles.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Railsplitter » Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:13 am

After watching these recent releases, it has become very clear to me that Mammoth Mike's talents are unsurpassed. That knife is absolutely stunning and so are all of the other knives that I've seen made by him. Same goes for the other custom makers involved in the making of these Daniels Family knives.

If one of Ryan Daniels' goals was to help custom makers get their names out there, he couldn't have done a better job. Bravo!
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:46 am

I agree. And you are right. Ryan's method of knifemaking is not to own a knife factory and train people to be knifemakers, but instead find knifemakers and collaborate with them to come up with new products, and help them promote and sell knives.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by QTCut5 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:56 am

Rookie wrote:
Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:46 am
I agree. And you are right. Ryan's method of knifemaking is not to own a knife factory and train people to be knifemakers, but instead find knifemakers and collaborate with them to come up with new products, and help them promote and sell knives.
That is a brilliant business model for today's cutlery industry. ::clapping::
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:30 pm

Another new one, these are the Ranger Barlow knives under the Napanoch line. These are 3 inch barlow knives with spear and saw, available in either burnt stag or mammoth bark ivory.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:56 am

This is the release of the group knife for the Slipjoint Exchange Facebook group. This Napanoch Knife Co. is called the Longneck Barlow, and was made in 4 different colors of Giraffe bone handles. Featuring a lambsfoot blade and caplifter, they were an exclusive for group members only.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Railsplitter » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:28 am

Ever since this Daniels Family endeavor first started, from Tuna Valley to what are seeing now, I have not seen a single release that wasn't drop dead gorgeous.

After the heartbreaking demise of Queen Cutlery, the Daniel's Family could have easily put their tail between their legs and ran away, never to be heard from again. Instead, they started making knives of a type and quality that nobody ever expected. Metaphorically blowing us all away.

These are some of the most beautifully crafted knives I have ever seen. Every last one of them. You have to be a full-blooded, die-hard knife enthusiast to accomplish something like this after just having lost everything you were once so proud of.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:43 am

I agree these giraffe bone knives are just stunning. A lot of time, planning, and skill goes into creating something like these. I'm sure the group members who pre-ordered will be thrilled.
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by QTCut5 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:56 am

Rookie wrote:
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:56 am
they were an exclusive for group members only.
WHAT!!! ::uc:: Oh man, how do I join...where do I sign up? :lol: That is a real beauty ::nod:: Clearly, membership has its privileges. ::nod::
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Re: The latest release from Daniels Family Knife Brands

Post by Rookie » Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:57 am

I admit, even though I'm a group member, I passed on the sign-up sheet since it isn't a Tuna Valley. After seeing the knives, I kind of wish I had ordered one!
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