Bruce Blades, Custom Hunting and Fishing Knives

I make custom Hunting Knives for gutting, quartering, and skinning game such as deer, elk, moose and bear as well as custom made Fillet Knives for fishing. You will not find a better fillet knife than a Bruce Blades fillet.

Proudly made in northwest Minnesota, my custom made fillet knives and custom made hunting knives will not disappoint you. I also make boning knives and kitchen knives.

I make all my knives from start to finish including heat treatment. Check the Store for currently available knives.

Bruce Blades are intended to be used filleting fish, and skinning, gutting and processing big game. I produce well-made, attractive knives and sheaths. All phases of production are done in my shop by me. I grind the blade to shape, harden and temper it, attach the handle and other hardware, sharpen, and make the sheath. Your knife will arrive sharp and remain sharp for a long time under normal use.

Steels
I use AEB-L, ATS-34, and 440c stainless steels for fillet knives- hardened to 59-60C. I use ATS-34, 154CM, and AEB-L stainless steels as well as 1084, 1095 and D2 high carbon steels. These venerable steels have proven themselves to be hard working and tough. They take an edge easily and hold it. Hunting knives are hardened to 57-59C.

Sheaths
Each knife that leaves my shop (except kitchen knives) includes a leather sheath (no Kydex). I use 8-9 oz. vegetable tanned leather. Sheaths are fitted to the knife and are of the pouch style. Sheaths are oil and/or dye finished. They may be vertical carry or horizontal carry. Sheaths can be made with a belt clip rather than a loop if desired.

Bruce Blades Guarantee

If you are not satisfied with my workmanship, I will gladly refund the purchase price.

Bruce Blades Handles

My choices for fillet knife handles are Dymondwood, Micarta, Kirinite and stabilized wood. These materials are very durable, attractive, and resistant to water. Many color combinations are available. For hunting knives, I also use a wide variety of woods including ironwood, maple, rosewood, zebrawood, zircote, bocote, and others. I also use bone and antler. Handles are expoxied and pinned to the tang. Guards can be made from brass or stainless steel.