Harbuck Knives --- Knives of the Southland --- E-mail jharbuck@hughes.net

   John Harbuck, a knifemaker since 1975, operates from a one-man shop in south Alabama.  His knives have been sold in most of the 50 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, several African countries, and Saudi Arabia.  He is a member of the Professional Knifemakers Association.

All Harbuck knives are mirror-polished and, as a rule, are made from ATS - 34 steel.  Other steels, including 440 - C, are used on request.  The knives are heat-treated professionally by Paul Bos (and have been since 1980).  All knives are hollow-ground and sharpened to a very fine edge.  They will do very well in a cutting capacity, but not very well when hacking or breaking large bones.

There are many styles which will not be shown, but will be available for ordering, including steak and carving sets, swords, hatchets, fillet knives, large Bowies, hog spears, etc.  Inquiries are welcome.  Custom orders will be accepted.  Turn-around time on custom orders is currently running about six weeks.  Call for details and pricing.

Although Harbuck knives are made to be used, some consider them to be collector's items.  The diversity of knife and blade styles, as well as handle materials, makes them great gift ideas.  Leather, handmade knife sheaths will be available.

 

Mr. Harbuck,
I bought a real nice knife from you at the Dothan Gun and Knife Show last July. (you gave me the knife and told me to send you a check-I did). I want you to know that it skinned and cut up not only this elk in the picture but another as well. Thank you very much and I am looking forward to getting another. ---John Cosgrove
 

        "... a Harbuck knife on your hip gives a feeling of security and a pride of ownership that is unsurpassed!"
        --- Chuck Hand III, Boar Hunter, March/April 2004

To order a knife, contact me by e-mail at jharbuck@hughes.net , or call me at 334 - 858 - 6771, or drop me a note at John Harbuck, P. O. Box 157, Lockhart, Alabama 36455.