Member Since 1988

Forty-one for Freedom
SSBN 616

Welcome to my website and catalog of fine knives.

I can't believe I have been making knives for over 20 years. I want to thank my many loyal customers and friends I have met over the years through this exciting business.

Like many knifemakers of the time, I started making hunting and general purpose knives. I sold my knives at gun shows, sportsman shows, bow hunter jamborees…..basically, anywhere I could get table space. I eventually added boot knives and small fighters to my line and later on was introduced to the world of Kydex.

I attended my first knife show in 1987. A gentleman came to my table and inquired about purchasing a number of fighting knives which I made to his specifications. The gentleman was a Major in the Special Forces and the knives were to be awards to men in his unit and as a special presentation to his Command Sergeant Major at FT. Bragg, NC.

My first show was a good one and as fate would have it, the Major influenced my knifemaking in a new direction……..what is now called tactical knives.

I have specialized in personal defense and fighting knives for most of my knifemaking career.

My knife designs and collaborations are purpose driven in form, fit, and function. They have been proven in the field by people whose lives depend on a quality knife.

When you purchase a Polkowski knife you will get the finest materials, clean workmanship, crisp grind lines, and attention to detail…….a knife that will do the job it was made to do. I guarantee it.

~ Al Polkowski