PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WE DO NOT MAKE OR STOCK ANY SHEATHS.

Badger Claw Outfitter sheaths - Orders are fulfilled by and will be shipped directly from BCO, separate from the rest of your order.

Please allow a minimum of 4 weeks for delivery.

Contact john@badgerclawoutfitters.com with any questions. 

Most of our knives are cut by waterjet. We then grind, heat treat and finish each knife by hand. No two knives are exactly the same. We strive to put out the best product we can and will never intentionally allow a defective product to leave our shop. That being said, there may be minor imperfections on your handmade knife. Blemishes, uneven grind lines, wavy lines, tool markings, and etc are only surface blemishes and will not affect the performance of your knife. If an imperfection is present, it is not to be considered as a "manufacturer's defect".

RETURNS

We cannot accept cancellations or returns... (I changed my mind. I can't afford it. My wife is mad. etc, etc) All sales are final. Please make sure you want the knife before you purchase it. We are however happy to warranty our knives to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year to the original owner. See below.

WARRANTY

We are happy to warranty our knives to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year to the original owner. The knife must have been purchased directly from the Malone Knives website (www.maloneknives.com) and you must supply your original MK order number and receipt.

• THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ABUSE OR DELIBERATE DAMAGE. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT WARRANTY WORK ON ABUSED KNIVES

Examples of abuse include:
- Extreme use/testing such as throwing or standing on your knife.
- Using the knife as a prybar, hammer, screwdriver, pick, shovel or any other unintended use it is not designed for. Knives are tools and should be respected as such. There is a right tool for the job and a knife is not always the right tool.

Please contact us before sending any item for warranty, if you experience an issue or have any concerns.

We STRONGLY recommend using a trackable method of shipping when sending any items to us.

As of October 2021 we have closed our waiting lists.

So heres the deal. Listings for Made To Order knives will be a bit like a light switch - switched on or off as needed. We need to keep our lead times down! Right now they are set to 90 days, but when the volume of orders surpasses the 90 day mark, all listings for Made To Order knives will be closed (Sold Out) until we get enough orders completed to maintain the 90 day lead time.

We can't predict with any degree of accuracy when that switch will be flipped on of off. It all depends on order volume. So if Made To Order listings are sold out, check back in a week or 3.

Not likely. Our production is based on a variety of different factors including availability of materials, current workload and sometimes just our creative mood. Some knives you see on social media are made from one-off materials that we may never be able to find or get again.  As we complete these style of knives they will be listed under “Available Knives”. They are first come first served.

Seriously lol. Due to a variety of factors, including availability of materials, we are unable to accept these requests.

Of course! New batches are always in the works.

We are NOT a large manufacturer, we are only 2 people in a small shop. Our knives are made one at a time by hand. As with any handmade item, it takes time to complete them. Availability will vary based on our current workload, which is always changing. Please check back often.

No. If we do this for one person we have to do it for everyone. In order to keep things fair for anyone wanting a knife, all blades are first come, first served. You just have to keep an eye on the listings and be the first one to buy it.

Knife blades are mostly made from O1 Tool Steel, 1095, AEB-L or CPM154. There too many different materials to list them all here. Please check the description in each individual knife listing for a list of materials used on that particular knife.

No. Folding knives are an entirely different monster and we are just not setup to make them. Maybe in the future we will expand, but for now – fixed blade knives only.

Yes. We do not ship worldwide, however we do regularly ship to countries in The Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and others. We are not responsible for import taxes, customs fees or packages lost, stolen or confiscated during transit.

Please allow 2 business days for the order to be packaged and shipped. Business days are Monday-Friday, excluding any major USA holidays. PLEASE NOTE that Made To Order Knives have a 90 day lead time.

Once your package has been handed off to the carrier, it is out of our control. Most packages to USA addresses arrive in 2-5 business days. International packages can take up to 3 weeks in some cases - it just depends on the import and customs procedures for your country.

We are based in the United States. Our shop is located in Texas.

Unless otherwise stated in the individual knife listing, our knives do not come with sheaths. We leave sheath making to the experts. We have partnered with Badger Claw Outfitters and their handmade sheaths may be ordered through our website. There is no need to send them your knife as they have patterns for most of our regular knife models.

If you would prefer a different style sheath, you will need to seek out the vendor and style of your preference. You will likely need to send your knife to them.

For Kydex sheaths we recommend Tobacco Road Adventures.

With any high carbon steel, you can expect your blade to discolor over time. As it gets used, it will develop a natural patina which is a form of protective oxidation. Patina is natural and should not only be expected but embraced. It tells the story of where your knife has been and all the things it has done for you. The patina will also help protect it from rusting.

If you prepare food with your knife we recommend using Blade Balm 
If you do not use your knife for food prep, 3-in-1 oil works nicely.