I have been creating knives since 1973. Mostly, I like to work in the CPM steels, ATS-34, and damascus, although I am open to almost any cutlery grade steel. My creations range from art knives to folders and everything in between. Usually, I incorporate traditional stock removal methods, but also include CNC, EDM, titanium nitriding, and anodizing in my work.
I am proud to say that I have won several Best in Show awards at knife shows over the years, and that I was the first American ever invited to display at the Seki City Knife Show in Japan. I have enjoyed my tenure as a member of the Knifemaker's Guild for 22 years. My most recent award was Ken Warner's "Wooden Sword Award" for 1999.
 | "Damascus natural" folding fighter. Steel in blade is by Nick Smolen. Bolsters are heat colored Eggerling mosaic damascus. African blackwood scales. $550. | |
 | Gentleman's Wharncliffe pattern slip joint folder. Made left handed at customer's request. Fileworked titanium liners and Robert Eggerling mosaic damascus bolsters. ATS-34 blade and spring. Cost is $750 for similar knife. | |
 | The "non tkc-l" knife. | |
 | Gentleman's folder. Integral bolster and liner (one piece) are of stainless damascus. Scales are gold lip mother of pearl. Blade (2 1/4") is of CPM 440V. $450. | |
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Mailing Address:
Ralph Turnbull
5722 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815)398-3799
Email:TBULL2000@aol.com
Web: http://www.turnbullknives.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/turnbull/