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Custom & Handmade Knife Market Value

Analysis of 9,922 listings for custom and handmade knives.

What you'll usually pay

$185 typical price

Most are between$25–$1,200

Brand new$96.5

Used$380

On sale now9,922

💡 Used ones cost about 294% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

High value is found in Bone (-80%) and Horn (-73%) handle materials. Premium pricing is driven by Titanium (+123%) and Carbon Fiber (+116%) handles, as well as Frame locks (+109%).

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 23, 2026 — median $185 → $245 (+32%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 28▲ PRICEMedian price rose 9% ($229 → $249)

Jul 27▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 15% ($270 → $229)

Jul 24▲ PRICEMedian price rose 8% ($249 → $269)

Jul 22▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($275 → $260)

Jul 21▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 8% ($300 → $275)

Jul 20▲ PRICEMedian price rose 26% ($239 → $300)

Jul 19▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 15% ($280 → $239)

Jul 18▲ PRICEMedian price rose 33% ($210 → $280)

Jul 17▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($200 → $210)

Jul 16▲ PRICEMedian price rose 23% ($163 → $200)

Jul 14▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 35% ($263 → $170)

Jul 13▲ PRICEMedian price rose 27% ($208 → $263)

💚 Best value for your money

Damascus 4,361 on sale$31.99 · 83% cheaper

Bone 1,368 on sale$37.5 · 80% cheaper

Horn 832 on sale$49.99 · 73% cheaper

Lever 90 on sale$49.99 · 73% cheaper

Over 4in. 280 on sale$54 · 71% cheaper

Price by handle material

Bone

$37.5-80%

Horn

$49.99-73%

Wood

$59.5-68%

Stag/Antler

$129-30%

Carbon Fiber

$399+116%

Titanium

$413+123%

Why? Prices range from Bone at 37.5 to Titanium at 412.5 based on material rarity.

Price by brand

Damascus

$31.99-83%

Strider

$44.99-76%

Unbranded

$55-70%

Buck

$180-3%

William Henry

$750+305%

DIREWARE

$925+400%

Why? Values vary from Damascus at 31.99 to DIREWARE at 925 due to brand prestige.

Price by blade range

Over 4in.

$54-71%

Under 2.75in.

$118-36%

Not Specified

$174-6%

2.76 - 4in.

$225+22%

Why? The 2.76 - 4in. range commands a premium at 225 compared to Over 4in. at 54.

Price by lock type

Ring

$42.5-77%

Lever

$49.99-73%

Liner

$59-68%

Slipjoint

$64.5-65%

Lockback

$75.25-59%

Frame

$387+109%

Why? Frame locks are the most expensive at 387.47, while Ring locks are the lowest at 42.5.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new versus used custom knife?

The median price for new items is 96.5, while used items have a median of 379.97.

Which handle material is the most affordable?

Bone is the most affordable handle material with a median price of 37.5.

How do luxury brands like William Henry compare to the market median?

William Henry knives have a median price of 750, which is significantly higher than the overall market median of 185.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $25–$1,200, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 23, 2026.