The Daily Grind

Swords are just cool. Get your hands on a real, usable one, and you’ll feel instantly transported to a different time. A cooler time. You’ll find swords of some style in nearly every old martial culture around the world, and we take inspiration from them all.

There are so many choices for handle materials available on the market today. So. Many. Plastics, polymers, Micarta, laminates, stabilized woods, bone, ivory, stag, and many more. There’s also my personal favorites so far as astonishing strength, durability and resilience go: G10 and Carbon Fiber.

We sort our knives into categories like Hunting, Backpacking + Survival and EDC (Everyday Carry) to give you a jumping-off point on your knife-selecting adventure. But...

Register now to reserve your space in our second annual Dawson Knives Grind-In! Build your own custom knife with us on Friday and Saturday, then join us for a fun family-style barbecue with the Dawson gang on Sunday. 

Bigger isn't always better, and this handy jack-of-all-trades drop point skinner is a prime example. At just over a 3" blade and 7 1/4" overall, the Serengeti holds its own for everything from small game hunting and caping to a hard day on the job site.

Powder metals have really gained traction in recent years, and thanks to continuing research and development, CPM-3V in particular has truly earned the title of “super steel”. What makes powder steel special? Well, I’m glad you asked.

Register now to reserve your space in the first-ever Dawson Knives Grind-In! Build your own custom knife with us on Friday and Saturday, then join us for a fun family-style barbecue with the Dawson gang on Sunday. 

Just in time for the holidays! We’re excited to announce the addition of Lay-Buy as a new, budget-friendly online payment option.

You may have noticed a few changes around our website recently. We think these improvements will greatly enhance your experience with Dawson Knives. Here’s a quick summary of what’s new to bring you up to speed!