Hawkins Knife Making Supplies

Overview

Hawkins Knife Making Supplies is a supplier of knife making materials and components, including abrasive belts, buffing supplies, burrs, pivots, and folding knife parts.¹ It operates as a family venture with ties to the knife making industry since 1973, previously known as Hawkins Custom Knives and Supplies.¹ The company serves knifemakers through an online store and is listed among dedicated knifemaking supply providers.³

History

Hawkins Knife Making Supplies has connections to the knife making industry dating back to 1973.¹ It was formerly known as Hawkins Custom Knives and Supplies, linked to award-winning knifemaker Rade Hawkins.¹⁶ The business rebranded to its current name as a family venture run by June and Russell Hawkins.¹

Product Lines

Manufacturing

As a supplier of knife making materials and parts, Hawkins does not manufacture finished knives; it sources and distributes components like steel, abrasives, and hardware to knifemakers.¹²

Notable Products

• Knife Making Steel - Stock steel bars and sheets for blade forging and stock removal.
• Abrasive Belts - Belts for belt grinders used in blade shaping.
• Folding Knife Pivots - Hardware components for assembling folding knives.
• Buffing Supplies - Compounds and wheels for final knife polishing.

Reputation

Hawkins Knife Making Supplies is recognized in knifemaking communities as a dedicated supplier alongside companies like Jantz Supply.³⁵ It maintains a family-operated model with direct sales contact via email and set hours.¹ No specific enthusiast reviews or criticisms are detailed in available sources.