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Cartecay Cutlery Cartecay Cutlery is a family-owned shop in Downtown Ellijay offering quality knives, gear, and everyday carry essentials. Customer service is our foundation.

We proudly provide trusted brands, honest guidance, and hometown service to help you find the right tool Welcome to Cartecay Cutlery, proudly located in the heart of Downtown Ellijay. Our DNA runs deep in these mountains, the ridges, rivers, and valleys that once belonged to the Cherokee, where craftsmanship, resourcefulness, and respect for the land have always mattered. It is from that heritage of skill and tradition that we draw our inspiration. The Biggs Family is no stranger to small business in Ellijay. You may already know us from Talking Threads Embroidery & More, where we’ve had the honor of serving our community with quality work, dependable service, and friendly faces. Cartecay Cutlery is a continuation of that same mission, family-owned, family-operated, community-centered, and committed to treating every customer like a neighbor. At Cartecay Cutlery, we believe the tools you carry should say something about who you are, dependable, capable, and rooted in something real. That’s why we’re proud to offer brands known for their craftsmanship and heritage, including Buck, Case, Benchmade, Kershaw, and more, along with knives, gear, gifts, and everyday carry items for collectors, outdoorsmen, craftsmen, and those who simply appreciate quality. Whether you’re choosing your first knife, adding to a collection, or searching for something that will be passed down one day, we’re here to help, not to sell, but to guide, share knowledge, and make sure you walk out with the right piece for your hand and purpose. James Biggs will oversee day-to-day operations as our General Manager. James brings years of leadership, hands-on experience, and an unwavering sense of duty to everything we do. His time serving our country in the Marine Corps shaped his belief in precision, accountability, and taking care of the people around him, values reflected in how we operate our shop every day. Our family has been here a long time. We honor where we come from. We take pride in what we do. And we look forward to welcoming you through our door. Cartecay Cutlery
Where heritage is held in the hand.

THE TOM OAR KNIVES HAVE ARRIVED… AND THERE'S A LOT MORE TO THE STORY!We've been anxiously awaiting this shipment, and ye...
11/04/2026

THE TOM OAR KNIVES HAVE ARRIVED… AND THERE'S A LOT MORE TO THE STORY!

We've been anxiously awaiting this shipment, and yesterday they finally arrived at Cartecay Cutlery!

Our second order of Tom Oar knives and sheaths is here! We received four pieces, and one has already found a new home. That means we have just THREE LEFT!

If you know anything about Tom Oar, you know these aren't just knives. They're connected to a lifestyle built around the wilderness, trapping, self-reliance, and traditional outdoor skills. We're proud to have these pieces at Cartecay Cutlery, and we're especially excited about what's coming next!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 21!

We're bringing something pretty special to Ellijay!

Joining us from Northwest Montana will be Brian Camp and his fiancée, Aprile Lee. Brian has been personally asked by Tom Oar to write the authorized biography of Tom and Nancy Oar. He'll be here to share the story behind the upcoming book, his experiences, and what it's been like documenting the lives of two people whose story has captivated outdoor enthusiasts across America.

And there's another story Brian and Aprile will be bringing with them!

These two aren't just observers of the outdoor lifestyle. They've lived it. Brian and Aprile made headlines with their wolf-trapping experience in Montana, and we're looking forward to hearing the story firsthand. It's a fascinating opportunity to hear about the realities of trapping, wilderness living, and the skills required to make a living and survive in the outdoors.

But that's not all!

We're putting together a special knife discussion featuring knife designer Eli Chastain, knife maker James Biggs, and Brian and Aprile sharing their perspectives as outdoorsmen and end users.

We'll be talking knives, craftsmanship, trapping, wilderness experiences, and the stories that go along with a lifetime spent in the outdoors.

And yes, we'll have Tom Oar knives and sheaths available!

This is shaping up to be a unique opportunity to meet some fascinating people, hear some incredible stories, and spend an afternoon celebrating the craftsmanship and traditions of the outdoors.

ONLY THREE TOM OAR KNIVES REMAIN FROM THIS SHIPMENT!

If you've been wanting one, now is the time.

Saturday, November 21. Make plans to join us at Cartecay Cutlery in Ellijay!

More details coming soon!

CARTECAY CUTLERY
The Man Cave of the Mountains.

STAY SHARP!

11/03/2026
11/01/2026

What's the big news coming out of the Yaak? Keep an eye on our page as we announce it with our friends later this week!

A MOUNTAIN LEGACY, A REMARKABLE STORY, AND SOMETHING SPECIAL COMING TO CARTECAY CUTLERY!Many of you know the name Tom Oa...
11/01/2026

A MOUNTAIN LEGACY, A REMARKABLE STORY, AND SOMETHING SPECIAL COMING TO CARTECAY CUTLERY!
Many of you know the name Tom Oar from the History Channel's Mountain Men. His life and experiences in the Montana wilderness have captivated people for years.
Our good friend Brian Camp and his fiancée, Aprile Lee, of Life in NW Montana, are sharing that story with the world.
Brian and Aprile recently sat down with Tom and Nancy Oar to make the book announcement. That Facebook post has reportedly reached an incredible 287,000 views!
We'd love for our Cartecay Cutlery family to show Brian and Aprile some support.
GO VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE, WATCH THE INTERVIEW, GIVE IT A LIKE, AND FOLLOW their page for the most up to date information about the book, the release date, and some more videos about life in NW Montana. You can watch what life is truly like there for trappers. And speaking of Tom and Nancy Oar...
THEIR KNIVES AND SHEATHS SHOULD BE ARRIVING AT CARTECAY CUTLERY ANY DAY NOW!
We're excited to bring these special pieces back into the store and share a little more of the mountain heritage and craftsmanship behind them.
We're proud to call Brian and Aprile friends, and we're looking forward to having them visit us in Ellijay on November 21st at Cartecay Cutlery
Stay tuned. We've got some exciting things happening!

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Follow us on our adventures while living remotely in the northern Rocky Mountains!

Come see us at Boo Bash!
10/30/2026

Come see us at Boo Bash!

10/30/2026

And here is the official announcement!!!! We are so very excited to be able to learn more about Tom and Nancy through the book that will be written by Brian. Don’t forget to come by and see us in a few weeks when Brian and Aprile will be visiting from Montana!!!

10/29/2026

A SPECIAL EVENT IS COMING TO CARTECAY CUTLERY!
Remember the wolf on display at Cartecay Cutlery? Now you can meet the people who trapped her!
On November 21st, Brian Camp and Aprile Lee will be coming from Montana to join us at Cartecay Cutlery in Ellijay for a special 90-minute knife discussion and an opportunity to hear some incredible stories.
Brian and Aprile worked together on the trap line, including the trapping of the wolf you see on display in our store. They'll have stories and experiences to share from their time in the field that you won't hear just anywhere!
And there's another fascinating part to Brian's story: Tom Oar has personally asked Brian to write his authorized biography! Brian will be taking on the task of documenting the life and experiences of one of America's most recognizable mountain men.
But we're not stopping there!
We'll also bring together people who understand knives from different perspectives:
• Eli — the knife designer�• James — the knife maker�• Brian Camp and Aprile Lee — experienced outdoorspeople who put knives to work in the field
Join us for a unique opportunity to talk knives, hear firsthand stories from the trap line, and meet the people behind some remarkable experiences.
📅 November 21st�📍 Cartecay Cutlery — Ellijay, Georgia
More details coming soon!
Cartecay Cutlery�Your Mountain Man Cave.
Stay Sharp!
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10/24/2026

GOOD NEWS, KNIFE LOVERS!
The next shipment of Tom Oar knives is scheduled to ship this Monday, October 26!
If you've been waiting to get your hands on one of these special knives, stay tuned! We ordered four and have already sold one!!!! They will not last long....
And that's not all… We've got more exciting news coming soon from Cartecay Cutlery, and we can't wait to share it with you!
Keep watching our page. You won't want to miss what's coming next!
Cartecay Cutlery
Stay Sharp Downtown Ellijay!!!!

10/19/2026

😂 Y’all cleaned us OUT of our Tom Oar knives and sheaths! We just ordered FOUR MORE, and we’ve already sold one before they even got here!

At this rate, I’m gonna have to quit selling Tom Oar knives and sheaths and start taking reservations like a dang steakhouse! 🤣🔪

Stay Sharp, y’all! 🤠

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58 N. Main Street
Ellijay, GA
30540

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+17062738285

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