Custom knifemaker, Alan Folts, became interested in tools and sculpting at the young age of 8 while watching his grandfather work around his farm. At 11, Folts began working with metals in his father’s garage. Just a few short years later, at 16, he started to explore the more artistic side of metal works by making jewelry from copper and brass. He also began forging small objects using a propane torch.
His interest in arts and sculpting led him to pursue an education in the field. Alan tried many different mediums of art, such as painting and drawing, but was still captivated by sculpting. His passion of sculpting sparked an interest in the casting of metals, such as bronze, silver and gold. After learning this craft, Folts entered a knife of his in a student art competition. The knife went on to win “Best of Show”.
In 1995, Folts moved to North Carolina. He continued to pursue a career in the development and design of high end blades and joined the North Carolina Custom Knifemaker’s Guild. Currently, Alan is a full-time knifemaker. He also finds time to teach and mentor others entering the field of knifemaking. Alan has been most widely recognized for his Minimalist design, which was licensed by Columbia River Knife and Tool. Folts has many other designs of which to take interest as well, such as the Baby Bear, S.P.E.W and the brand new GP1 exclusive, to name a few. He has been a pleasure to work with and we here at gpknives look forward to our continued relationship with him!
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The newest addition to Alan Folt's line-up, the Splice, is designed to be used as an electrician's knife. The Splice is lightweight with an over-sized handle for a comfortable and secure grip when wor...
$129.95
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The newest addition to Alan Folt's line-up, the Splice, is designed to be used as an electrician's knife. The Splice is lightweight with an over-sized handle for a comfortable and secure grip when wor...
$129.95
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The newest addition to Alan Folt\'s line-up, the Splice, is designed to be used as an electrician\'s knife. The Splice is lightweight with an over-sized handle for a comfortable and secure grip when w...
$129.95
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The newest addition to Alan Folt's line-up, the Splice, is designed to be used as an electrician's knife. The Splice is lightweight with an over-sized handle for a comfortable and secure grip when wor...
$129.95
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Alan Folts Custom Sultan Folder with Lime Green G10 scales and titanium liners. The CPM-154 stainless steel aggressive blade has a two-tone satin/tumbled finish. Dual thumb studs deploy the blade smoo...
$400.00
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The next generation of the Alan Folts' Minimalist fixed neck knife features a Titanium blade on which Alan carves whatever comes to mind. This custom example is a wharncliffe blade style with a carbid...
$154.95
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The next generation of the Alan Folts' Minimalist fixed neck knife features a Titanium blade on which Alan carves whatever comes to mind. This custom example is a bowie blade style with a carbide edge...
$154.95
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The next generation of the Alan Folts' Minimalist fixed neck knife features a Titanium blade on which Alan carves whatever comes to mind. This custom example is a tanto blade style with a carbide edge...
$154.95
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The next generation of the Alan Folts' Minimalist fixed neck knife features a Titanium blade on which Alan carves whatever comes to mind. This custom example is a spear point blade style with a carbid...
$154.95
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An Alan Folts custom Baby Bear design, made with high quality ATS-34 stainless steel and black/red G10. The full tang design has a large round finger hole in the middle of the handle, helping to provi...
$104.95
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An Alan Folts custom Baby Bear design, made with high quality ATS-34 stainless steel and red/blue G10. The full tang design has a large round finger hole in the middle of the handle, helping to provid...
$104.95
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An Alan Folts custom Baby Bear design, made with high quality ATS-34 stainless steel and bright orange G10. The full tang design has a large round finger hole in the middle of the handle, helping to p...
$104.95
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Custom Baby Bear, from maker and designer, Alan Folts, with a sleek and simple look. This bear has full tang construction of ATS-34 stainless steel and a large round hole cutout in the handle. The cut...
$104.95
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The Alan Folts designed Baby Bear with a classic Folts' two-toned finish and black and blue G10. Made of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel, the full tang is shaped specially to be comfortable in the h...
$104.95
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Alan Folts Custom S.P.E.W., also known as a Small Pocket Everyday Wharny, is a great EDC utility fixed blade. The full tang of the knife is formed of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel. The blade and t...
$154.95
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Alan Folts Custom S.P.E.W., also known as a Small Pocket Everyday Wharny, is a great EDC utility fixed blade. The full tang of the knife is formed of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel. The blade and t...
$154.95
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Alan Folts Custom S.P.E.W., also known as a Small Pocket Everyday Wharny, is a great EDC utility fixed blade. The full tang of the knife is formed of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel. The blade and t...
$154.95
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Alan Folts Custom S.P.E.W., also known as a Small Pocket Everyday Wharny, is a great EDC utility fixed blade. The full tang of the knife is formed of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel. The blade and t...
$154.95
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Alan Folts Custom S.P.E.W., also known as a Small Pocket Everyday Wharny, is a great EDC utility fixed blade. The full tang of the knife is formed of high grade ATS-34 stainless steel. The blade and t...
$154.95
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An Alan Folts custom Baby Bear design, made with high quality ATS-34 stainless steel and smooth ivory micarta. The full tang design has a large round finger hole in the middle of the handle, helping t...
$104.95
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The Alan Folts Custom Minimalist with a polished and blasted two-tone ATS-34 stainless steel talon style blade. Orange G10 handle with integral orange lanyard. Includes a fitted orange kydex sheath an...
$124.95
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The Alan Folts Custom Minimalist with a stonewashed and blasted ATS-34 stainless steel bowie style blade. Brown G10 handle with integral brown lanyard. Includes a molded brown kydex sheath and paracor...
$124.95
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The Alan Folts Custom Minimalist with a tow-tone polished and blasted ATS-34 stainless steel bowie style blade. Blue G10 handle with integral blue lanyard. Includes a molded blue kydex sheath and para...
$124.95
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The Alan Folts Custom Minimalist with a stonewashed and blasted ATS-34 stainless steel wharncliffe style blade. Black G10 handle with integral black lanyard. Includes a molded black kydex sheath and p...
$124.95
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