{"id":818,"date":"2018-04-05T09:25:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T13:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bladesports.org\/WP\/?page_id=818"},"modified":"2023-03-13T12:11:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:11:43","slug":"sponsors-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.bladesports.org\/WP\/sponsors-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sponsors (NEW)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u200b<\/span><\/span>Spyderco Inc.
\n820 Spyderco Way
\nGolden, CO 80403-8053<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone: (303) 279-8383
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Since starting Spyderco we\u2019ve been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing. In our million-dollar testing facility we examine edge retention with a CATRA machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. We also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating, and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials. As a customer you probably don\u2019t think about this, or much care, but it allows us to put forth a promise. When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spyderco Sponsors James Clifton and Donavon Phillips in the BladeSports competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc.<\/h3>\n
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http:\/\/www.petersheattreat.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Peters’ Heat Treating, Inc.
\n11010 McHenry Street
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Phone: (814) 333-1782<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Since 1979 and now into the second generation, Peters\u2019 Heat Treating has been one of the leaders in the precision parts heat treating industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a micro-precision manufacturer routinely working with tolerances of less than one ten thousandth of an inch or are manufacturing parts with less stringent tolerances, we believe you will find that Peters\u2019 Heat Treating offers one of the best values in the industry. We make it our job to understand your industry and are experienced in offering solutions to overcome your manufacturing challenges. To offer the highest level of quality, our staff works with each client to select the proper procedures that will meet your application requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

The heat treat is an\u00a0essential component of a great competition knife. We are proud to not only sponsor BladeSports International competitions but to\u00a0also compete in them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Peters\u2019 Heat Treat Sponsors Dan Keffeler, Brad Stallsmith, and Luke Stallsmith in the BladeSports competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives<\/h3>\n
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L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives<\/span><\/p>\n

130 B Warren Lane
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Phone: (740) 317-1404<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives creates beautiful artisan working pieces from a name you know and trust.<\/span>\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Years of knowledge and experience have finally led us to the bright new future of knife-making. Our skilled, carefully selected craftsman are working hard to bring you ultra high quality, long-lasting steel you can be proud to pass on through the generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

LTWK Sponsors Nicole Warden in the BladeSports competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jantz Supply<\/h3>\n
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\u200b<\/span><\/span>Jantz Supply<\/span><\/p>\n

309 W Main
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Phone: (580) 369-2316
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Jantz Supply\u2019s goal is to promote the art of knifemaking offering the best quality products combined with unsurpassed customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jantz Sponsors the Jantz Team in the BladeSports competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Big Chris Custom Knives<\/h3>\n
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Louisville, KY<\/span><\/div>\n
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Big Chris is a journeyman machinist who left the position to be a stay at home dad to his four children.\u00a0 Making knives was initially a hobby for Big Chris but it developed into so much more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Big Chris Custom Knives was established in 2009 and has been growing exponentially over the past few years.\u00a0 Big Chris got involved in BladeSports in January 2017 and was hooked.\u00a0 He specializes in using high alloy steels that are selected for their toughness and edge holding capabilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Big Chris has spent the past year designing and refining his competition choppers.\u00a0 He is currently working on his own line of choppers for anyone to purchase, not just BladeSports competitors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Smoky Mountain Knife Works<\/h3>\n
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Smoky Mountain Knife Works (SMKW) was established in 1978.When we say, \u201cIf it cuts, we carry it,\u201d we mean it. We carry a wide variety of products: all types of knives, from traditional to tactical and from folding to fixed blade- and much more. We carry multiple lines of multi-tools, flashlights, lighters, and swords. We also have a wide selection of items to maintain and care for your knives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Located at the gateway of the Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the \u201cWorld\u2019s largest knife store.\u201d More than 1.5 million guests visit our 108,000 square foot knife showroom in Sevierville, TN, and millions more receive a monthly print catalog and shop at smkw.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Precision Metal Works<\/h3>\n
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Precision Metal Works<\/span><\/p>\n

1252 SW CR 3040
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Phone: (903) 229-2884
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Precision Metal Works provides industrial fabrication.<\/span><\/p>\n

Percision Metal Works Sponsors Gary Bond in the BladeSports competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Iron Mountain Metal Craft<\/h3>\n
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172 Old Mill Ave.<\/div>\n
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Iron Mountain Metal Craft is a working\/teaching blacksmith\/bladesmith shop in Pigeon Forge. IMMC offers brief lessons as an introduction to blacksmithing or knifemaking or more detailed classes when the schedule allows. Our workshop is open for public viewing and we invite everyone to stop by and watch if they’d like. Our showroom sells merchandise made in our workshop, Robby’s custom knives, and, occasionally, handcrafted items from a guest artist or two. Iron Mountain Metal Craft invites you to come and forge a memory!
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Knife Informer<\/h3>\n
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Knife Informer<\/span><\/p>\n

32 Manor Road
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E-mail: matt@knifeinformer.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Knife Informer is the leading online resource for knife enthusiasts, featuring in-depth reviews, articles and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Evenheat Kilns<\/h3>\n
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(989) 856-2281<\/span><\/p>\n

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Evenheat Kiln Inc. is a manufacturer of kilns and ovens for glass, heat treating, knife making, pottery, ceramic, porcelain and metal clays.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pop’s Knife Supply<\/h3>\n
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Pop’s Knife Supply<\/span><\/p>\n

5450 Technology Parkway<\/span><\/p>\n

Braselton, GA 30517<\/p>\n

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Pops Knife Supply was started almost 40 years ago by James Poplin. \u00a0James was already an accomplished knife maker when he started the supply business. Since then, Pops has served the knife making community with industry leading prices, and actual shipping costs. \u00a0According to James and Kay, keeping the prices and costs down has been their focus.\u00a0 This is how they helped the knife community grow for nearly four decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Carothers Performance Knives<\/h3>\n
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Carothers Preformance Knives<\/span><\/p>\n

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Carothers Knives is the nickname “Nathan the Machinist” has given to the cutlery part of his business. With a degree in Product Design and extensive experience\u00a0<\/span>in 3D CNC machining and manufacturing, Nathan uses his talents to design high-end, quality, tactical, and art knives with special attention given to functionality and ergonomics. He also designs and manufactures high end accessories for knife makers use in their own shops.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spyderco http:\/\/www.spyderco.com \u200bSpyderco Inc. 820 Spyderco Way Golden, CO 80403-8053 Phone: (303) 279-8383 Toll-Free: (800) 525-7770 Since starting Spyderco we\u2019ve been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on … <\/p>\n

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