June 2010: I have updated my knives available for immediate sale with several new knives. I have also lowered the prices on a few knives that I have had around for awhile so this is your chance to get some real bargains on handmade Carter custom knives. Many of the knives include FREE shipping within the continental U.S. See Available Knives.
May 2010: Carters Crafts now accepts Gpal as a payment option. GPal is an
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May 8, 2010: Added an extensive tutorial on how to design a knife with Photoshop
December 2009: Added a new tutorial on how to attach a no-weld butt cap on a full tang knife.
December 2009: Added new FORUMS to discuss knives, outdoors, photography and just about anything you like.
November 2009: Christmas will be here soon and I can work in a couple more custom knife orders for pre-Christmas delivery if you get your orders in SOON!. I will be at the Great Eastern Gun and Knife Show at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, KY December 12-13. This will be my last show of the year and it's just in time for you to pick up a really special gift for you last minute shoppers. Come on out and see us!
October 2009: I have several very interesting custom orders in the works and I am anxious to show them soon on the website. Even though the knife show schedule has pretty much would down for the year, I have experienced several delays in fulfilling my orders due to personal and family obligations and unforeseen circumstances. Thanks to all of my customers for your patience and understanding and I am working hard to get caught up and back on schedule.
September 2009: I am honored and thrilled to have earned voting member status in the Knifemaker's Guild at the 2009 Guild Show and annual meeting. I have served two years as a probationary member of the Guild and finally "earned my stripes" so to speak. I look forward to a long and active participation in the Knifemaker's Guild.
July 31, 2009: Added some new knives for sale. See Large Blades a for very nice cocobolo Bowie, Daggers for a beautiful Russian Lavender Dagger, and Nessmuks for an outstanding Elk and Damascus Nessie.
July 24, 1009: Added a photo essay about the "Bwana" custom knife project.
April 19, 2009: Added a tutorial on making micarta.
January 3, 2009: Added some examples of custom knife orders. Some show how they were made.
December22, 2008: A look at another unique custom Bowie knife project.
December 2008: Added some show dates to my 2009 Show Schedule.
October 22, 2008: A bunch of new Neck Knives are available for sale!
October 4, 2008: Added the story of the "GRIZZ", a custom knife project.
September 16, 2008: Hurricane Ike came through Kentucky on 9/14 creating the most widespread damage ever seen in Kentucky. We have been without power for two days and they say it may be two weeks before everyone is back online in Louisville. As you can imagine, this has caused delays in filling knife orders. Please be patient and I will get back up to speed as soon as possible.
July 2008: I have my Mammoth Ivory Jewelry Online
March 2008: Added a tutorial on how I make a fold-over Nessmuk leather sheath HERE.
January 2008: Completed major update to the website.
Many of my Handmade knives are now available for purchase
HERE.
Our show schedule for Carter Crafts has also been updated
HERE.
I added some information about historic knife styles HERE.
I added a LOT of information about the materials I use to make my knives
HERE.
There is a lot of new content. Please browse the website and look around.
Your feedback is always welcomed and appreciated. You can send your comments or
questions to mike@cartercrafts.com
December 6-8, 2007 Come see us at "Parkers Greatest Knife Show On Earth" in Sevierville, TN
July 27-29, 2007: Come see us at the Knifemakers Guild Show in Lake Buena Vista, Florida!
July 2007: Our new website is launched.
June 9, 2007: I obtain the necessary signatures for probationary membership in the Knifemakers Guild.
May 30, 2007: Carter Crafts, LLC becomes an officially registered limited liability company registered in the state of Kentucky.
May 2003: I attend a knifemaking class given by Gil Hibben which begins my knifemaking career.