Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies

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Overview

Knife and Gun Finishing Supplies is a supplier of materials and tools for knife making and finishing, including abrasives, adhesives, blades, handle materials, and stabilizing services. It positions itself as a one-stop shop for knifemakers, with a focus on custom wood stabilizing where it claims over 34 years of experience as an original provider in the industry.¹³

History

The company operates under dba K&G Finishing Supplies and has over 34 years of experience in stabilizing for the knife industry as of recent records.¹³ It maintains a physical location at 1972 Forest Ave, Lakeside, AZ, and launched an online store.¹ No specific founder or acquisition details are available from sources.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Abrasives (sanding belts and discs)	finishing and polishing tools	$10 - $100
Handle Materials (woods, mosaics, nickel silver)	knife handle components	$5 - $50
Blades and Steel (powder steel, stainless)	blade stock materials	$20 - $100
Adhesives and Removers	assembly and repair supplies	$10 - $30
Bandsaw Blades	cutting tools for stock removal	$20 - $80
Custom Stabilizing Services	wood stabilization for handles	$50 - $200

Manufacturing

Products are sourced and supplied rather than manufactured in-house; the company offers custom stabilizing services with over 34 years of experience.¹³ Location in Lakeside, Arizona, supports distribution.¹

Notable Products

1084 Powder Steel 5 LB - High-carbon steel powder for forging knife blades.
Refractory Slurry (Satanite) 5 LB - Heat-resistant coating for knife heat treating.
3M Trizact A160 Belts 2" x 72" - Precision abrasive belts for fine finishing.
Mosaic Pins - Decorative handle pins for custom knives.
Stabilized Woods - Custom-stabilized handle materials for durability.

Reputation

Perceived as a specialized supplier in the knifemaking community, particularly noted for stabilizing services and comprehensive inventory of finishing supplies.¹³ Enthusiasts value its long experience and one-stop availability, though no widespread reviews or criticisms appear in available sources.²

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