The Custom Knife Work of Kris Martinelli
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"Making One Knife at a Time and Knives That Will Last A Lifetime"
Art Work, Durability with a Lifetime Warranty!
"I Sold My First Thousand Dollar Knife!"
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The Custom Knife Work of Kris Martinelli Martinelli Knives "Making One Knife at a Time and Knives That Will Last A Lifetime" Art Work, Durability with a Lifetime Warranty! "I Sold My First Thousand Dollar Knife!" |
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At a young age, I began working on music and collecting knives. Then a family friend, Earl Dillon, introduced me to the world of customizing knives. Like a sculptor working with clay, Earl Dillon customized knives made by metal smiths and knife makers such as Chuck Staple the first to sell a knife over the price of "twelve thousand dollars" and several other knife makers known round the world. He created works of art by adding fancy file work and sculpting exotic woods for each knife he was given or created himself. Years later after becoming a disabled paramedic and suffering from depression, Earl Dillon, shortly before he died, spent countless hours taking me under his arm teaching me the secret of file work, shaping and preparing exotic woods and using countless trade secrets to create one of a kind knives for many well known makers like Chuck, whom already made perfect knives. I am proud to say, " Chuck Stapel is a dear friend and now I am proud to be under his guidance." I am developing my skills, sharing my joy and passion while giving back to charities through knives "Using The Knife As My Canvas" Thank you Earl and Chuck Stapel! Earl Dillon Featured in "The Gun Digest Book of Knives" 4th Edition by Jack Lewis and Roger Combs with honors going to Chuck Stapel, Bob Loveless, Bo Randall, Al Buck and Jimmy Lile for their unselfish contributions to the knife world. |
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Testimonies Repair on African Hand Made Knife on 1/14/2011 A while back I lost my home and most everything in it due to a fire. I was ready to throw out a knife I really liked, when a friend told me about Kris. I turned the knife over to my friend who passed it along to Kris. He contacted me and asked if I would like to restore it to new condition but advised me to keep the character. I left it all up to him to do as he saw fit. When I finally met Kris and he handed me the knife I was blown away. I was unaware of some of the beauty of the knife I had never noticed before. I am completely satisfied with the restoration! He also showed me knives he was making and I want to say his workmanship is incredible to say the least. Thank you Kris, David
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This was made for a Distributor. One of the hardest knives to date I have customized. It has weights in lighter then the average 119 and is very ergonomic. All wood I buy from South America is farmed.
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As a disabled paramedic I wanted to create a knife that was fast, easy to use, small and could compete with the "Jaws of Life" I did it! LOL Sold
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Custom File work and New Cocobola Handle
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I love Anza Knives....but Anza knives need more of my file and wood work!!! LOL Sold
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A favorite knife....I filed and re-handled this knife for a Knife Distributor this is the Buck Alpha Dorado "South Western" Sold
Before and After I used the knife as my canvas!
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This Kabar has no rivets in the handle. It came with a small rubber handle. I wanted to create a one of a kind handle using South American Farmed Bocote that was ergonomic and would last for life! Small file work on blade! Sold
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I hand filed every piece of metal on this knife inside and out. What a labor of love! Sold
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Another Labor of Love.....Elk Ridge Knife with Custom Burned South American Farmed Bocote Wood Sold
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My Knives are literally my canvas. No two knives are or will be alike like a painting. I do the work as it comes to me while spending time with each particular knife. I consider each knife a canvas in which I can express my thoughts feelings and creativity. I consider each of my knives a master piece. Each knife is numbered and categorized. The workmanship is guaranteed for the life of the knife! Underneath each handle is a mark that shows that it is my work. I hope you love and enjoy knives as much as I do. My heart is to share the joy of knives and thank God for each blessing He bestows upon my family and I. Martinelli Knives are sold privately: paid by check or Pay Pal. Please contact me via email for availability and or special requests. I restore, customize and sharpen rare or unique knives by hand. Email me for details or you can write me at: Martinelliknives/Kris Martinelli PO Box 1440 Simi Valley, Ca 93062 Knives can be custom made to order. If you have any questions or comments please let me know!!  mkristofer@yahoo.com or Kris@martinelliknives.com
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