Est. 1993 · East Northport, New York · Three Generations
Handmade Knives
The Art of the Blade
Since 1993
Damascus knives, hunting blades, and custom steel — each one handmade to order. Built for hunters, chefs, collectors, and those who demand the finest craftsmanship.
Our Signature Craft
The Art of
Damascus Steel
Damascus knives are produced by the ancient technique of pattern-welding — folding and forge-welding multiple layers of steel to create blades with a stunning natural pattern and exceptional performance characteristics. Each Louis Martin Damascus blade is a unique, unrepeatable work of art.
Our Damascus billets begin with high-carbon 1080 and 15N20 steel alloys, folded to 256 or more layers. The resulting blades offer superior edge retention, remarkable toughness, and a flowing pattern no two knives share — hand-etched and hand-finished to order.
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From Damascus hunting knives to tactical tomahawks — every blade handcrafted in America, built to last a lifetime.
Damascus Knives
Damascus knives are hand-forged blades made by folding and welding multiple layers of stee…
Hunting Knives
A hunting knife is a fixed-blade or folding knife designed for field dressing, skinning, a…
Folding Knives
A folding knife has a blade that pivots into the handle for safe carry and compact storage…
Chef Knives
A chef knife is the primary cutting tool in any kitchen — an 8–10 inch blade designed for …
Bowie Knives
A Bowie knife is a large fixed-blade American knife characterized by a clip-point blade ty…
Tactical Knives
A tactical knife is a purpose-designed blade optimized for self-defense, military, and law…
Survival Knives
A survival knife is a robust fixed-blade knife designed for wilderness survival tasks: bat…
Skinning Knives
A skinning knife features a curved, upswept blade designed for separating hide from game w…
Karambit Knives
A karambit is a curved fixed-blade or folding knife originating in Southeast Asia, charact…
Kukri Knives
A Kukri (or Khukuri) is a forward-curved Nepali blade with a heavy belly for chopping and …
Tactical Tomahawks
A tactical tomahawk is a modern interpretation of the traditional Native American tomahawk…
Swords
Louis Martin handmade swords are hand-forged in Damascus and high-carbon steel in historic…
Three Generations Strong
Proudly Made in America
Louis Martin Custom Knives was founded in 1993. What began as one craftsman's pursuit of the perfect blade has grown into a three-generation legacy — each generation inheriting the standards of the last and pushing the craft further.
Our customers include hunters who've carried our blades through decades of deer seasons, chefs who trust our Damascus kitchen knives through years of professional service, soldiers who rely on our tactical blades in the field, and collectors who recognize our Damascus work as among the finest produced in the United States.
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From New York to California, Texas to Alaska — Louis Martin ships our full range of handmade custom knives nationwide with dedicated coverage in 20 key markets.
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