Dawson Knives

Dawson Knives is a family knife shop near Prescott, Arizona. The Dawson family has been making knives and swords for over 50 years, starting in 1973, and three generations now work together in the shop.

Every Dawson is made by hand in the USA and heat treated in house, with textured G-10 handles and a carbon fiber Kydex sheath. Most models come in 80CrV2 with Wildfire, Rainstorm or Hamon finishes, and some are offered in ProCut or MagnaCut. Dawson backs them with a lifetime warranty and free resharpening.

Dawson Knives FAQ

Where are Dawson knives made?

By hand in Dawson's shop near Prescott, Arizona.

What is 80CrV2?

A high-carbon steel known for toughness. Dawson heat treats it in house and calls it one of its heritage steels.

What is a Hamon finish?

The visible temper line of a differentially hardened blade. The edge is very hard and the spine is softer for shock resistance.

What warranty do Dawson knives have?

Dawson covers its knives for life against defects in materials and craftsmanship and offers free resharpening.

Where do you ship from?

We ship from our shop in Lafayette, Louisiana.