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    high performance knives and swords

    hand forged in Vermont

  • Available Knives

    in stock knives, one offs and specials

    Noyes order

    Noyes order

    $620.00
    if ya don't know don't buy it
    Quantity
    All options are out of stock
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    New style hawk

    New style hawk

    $350.00
    the newest iteration of the fighting hawk, in differential hardened 5160 and stabilized brown 550 cord. kydex sheath/head cover included.
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     Hanger with Reversible Shell Guard

    Hanger with Reversible Shell Guard

    $1,000.00
    reversible shell guard hanger with 31" 1075 cut & thrust blade. The shell is user-reversible to accomodate left handed use, or can be removed entirely with the addition of a small spacer. this sword is not provided with a scabbard, although one can be made for additional cost, contact me for details
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    Bowie #1

    Bowie #1

    $650.00
    Bowie #1 style, 80CrV2 and black micarta. Hand stitched, tooled leather sheath with Sam Browne stud.
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    Belduque

    Belduque

    $650.00
    Belduque in 80CrV2 and black micarta. handsewn, tooled IWB slip sheath with sam browne stud
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    Recurve Camp Knife

    Recurve Camp Knife

    $650.00
    recurve camp knife inzero convex ground differential hardened 80CrV2 and OD micarta. tooled leather OWB sheath. 9" blade, 14.5 OAL
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    lightweight spike hawk

    lightweight spike hawk

    $350.00
    5160 spike hawk, differential hardened, with stabilized black 550 wrap. 14.25 OAL, 1lb 5oz
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    DEPOSIT

    DEPOSIT

    $100.00
    Use this option to make a deposit on your custom order AFTER we have discussed the project. Please include a brief description of the project in the order comments.
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    Prisoner 115s

    Prisoner 115s

    $125.00
    3 P115's with stabilized black hemp grip. spring tempered. pleas specify first and second choice of the three
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    kitchen knife

    kitchen knife

    $325.00
    Deba style kitchen knife in purpleheart and 80CrV2. 6-3/4" blade, 11-1/2" OAL
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    5160 reversible shell guard hanger

    5160 reversible shell guard hanger

    $700.00
    27' 5160 hanger with reversible shell, mild steel fittings and ebonized cherry hilt
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    single edged Viking sword

    single edged Viking sword

    $875.00
    single edge Viking in differential tempered 5160. wood grip covered in stabilized leather, mild steel fittings. 27" blade, 34-1/2" OAL
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     Coffin Nail

    Coffin Nail

    $200.00
    one off, Coffin Nail in 80CrV2, zero convex grind with stabilized battlewrap
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    Munition grade Rugger/Hauswehr

    Munition grade Rugger/Hauswehr

    $600.00
    Reinforced point Rugger with nagel and reinforced point. 5160, cherry scales and mild steel nagel and bolster. no scabbard (and i'm not making one), but i know a guy if a scabbard is desired.
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  • Standard Models

    All models available in my san mai damascus. call or write for pricing.

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    standard hunter

    designed for medium and large game

    standard hunter: 4" blade of 80CrV2 standard, 52100 damascus, and a few other alloys available. Cherry or walnut hilt , brass guard (standard) nickel silver or copper ($15 extra). $350 base price with pouch sheath. call for damascus

    Damascus and 52100 pricing.

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    woodsrunner

    survival/camp knife

    Woodsrunner camp/survival knife: 5-1/2 to 7" blade lengths in 5160,52100 or 80CrV2 steel-hilt and bolster options same as the Hunter. starting at $400

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    puuko utility

    based on traditional Finnish design

    Puukko utility: 5160, 52100, 1084 or 80CrV2 steels available, lengths from 3-7". 4" 80CrV2 or 52100, $350 with above hilt options.

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    bird and trout

    small enough for small game, tough enough for deer

    Bird and Trout-3-3/4 inch blade with 2-7/8" cutting edge. 52100 steel standard, brass(standard), copper or nickel silver (+$10) guard. Small enough for small game, strong enough for everything else. I really like these. $325

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    basic bushcraft

    special order

    Basic Bushcraft Knives: 1/8" 80CrV24 standard, through hardened and differential tempered. Micarta handle (other options available). Kydex belt sheath. Hardened notch at base of edge for use with magnesium fire starters-no more cut fingers or dulled edges. $250, + $22 for Spyderco g-clip.

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    street barong

    A Moroland classic for the 21st century

    a compact modern twist on the Moro barong. available in standard and lightweight variants and blade lengths from 4" to 9". prices starting at $360

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    scalpels

    a lot of cut in a small package

    generally done out of bar ends from the forging process, usually 80Crv2 or 5160...differential hardened with a stabilized hemp cord battlewrap. $140. hollow, flat or zero ground convex available

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    ap scrapers

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    A stripped down, compact CQB tool without any grip anomalies to restrict its use. Available with or without index finger relief. Starting at $300 with kydex

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    the prisoner 115

    a very compact, sturdy little shiv. generally I do little runs of these with whatever wrap I feel like doing but they can be done to order as well. starting at $135 in the 3-1/2-4" blade length range.

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    the Trench chef

    a very aggressive version of the classic peasant knife, done up trench knife style. deeply hollowground 80CrV2 and micarta, available blued or bright. $425

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    traditional build spike hawks

    these are light and quick, generally done out of 5160 and ash. starting at $325 with elastic fired quick release kydex

  • Bowies

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    Ruination Bowie

    my own take on the traditional coffin handle, built to customer specs


    8-1/2" to 12" blades, available with my own improved dropped coffin hilt-leather or kydex slip sheath with belt stud. full distal taper, well balanced and fast. generally zero ground convex, flat/convex hybrid grind available
    Prices: 80CrV2 with cherry or walnut hilt and kydex, $750. Exotic woods starting at $760. call for damascus prices. leather sheaths add cost depending on configuration.

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    Damascus Ruination

    pattern welded variant with modern hilt

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    21st Century Natchez bowies

    EDC coffin in a traditional build

    - 5-3/4 inch blades, my own variant of the classic coffin handle. sheathed in a kydex slip sheath with stud and rare earth magnet for retention. Comfortable and fast, but small enough for everyday carry.
    Prices:
    differential hardened 80CrV2, cherry or walnut hilt: $400. Rosewood or other exotic wood, starting at $425. 52100, 1095 also available.
    contact for damascus pricing.

  • Custom Orders

    Custom orders are the heart of what I do-if you're going to pass a knife along to your grandkids, it should be exactly what you want. Contact me with your design specs (a drawing is very helpful) and I will get right back to you with an estimate.

    ALL CUSTOM ORDERS NOW REQUIRE A DEPOSIT, ONLY REFUNDABLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

    Options include the alloy used, wood, bolster materials as well as customer-supplied materials (steel from a family property, or a piece of antler from a deer you took yourself)-email or call for more info.

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    scandi hybrid hunters

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    flatground pattern welded gent's bowie

  • Contact Us

    Note: I am no longer doing orders by phone, please use the contact form below or message me

    583 Jug Brook Rd, Marshfield, VT 05658
  • In the Forge

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    Each J W Bensinger custom knife begins as a bar of the appropriate alloy, which is then forged to the desired shape-allowing better and more economical use of the material, and more variety in shape and balance than can easily be accomplished otherwise. after initial grinding they are then either differential hardened (giving a soft spine and hard edge) or through hardened and differential tempered, depending on the intended use and geometry of the piece. My preferred steel is 80CrV2, but 52100, L6, 1084 and 1095 are all available.

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