Criswell Holler Knives

Criswell Holler Knives Handcrafted knives, one at a time... Brock Smith started making knives in 2006. He was inspired by his Uncle James Smith and Grandfather, Warren Smith.

Both men had made knives from cross-cut saw blades for friends and relatives. Brock started a journey, searching for the best way to make a hard-working, edge-holding knife, out of the best carbon steel available. Starting out with Wayne Goddard's $50 shop book in hand, he got busy. Initially, he used just a bench grinder, files, and sandpaper. He would then heat treat the knives with a oxyacetyle

ne torch and used motor oil. Using these simple methods, he made better knives than anything that could be bought in the local stores. Criswell Holler Knives are made in Reynolds County, Missouri, just a few minutes ride to the beautiful Current River. Brock uses only the best 1095 steel that is produced for knife blades. His Evenheat oven takes the steel and holds it at a precise temperature. It is then quenched into the industry standard quenchant for High Carbon steel. The temper is then drawn in a calibrated oven for a hardness that is just right for holding an edge. A target of 57 Rockwell on a "C" scale is the aim for all his knives. His knives can be found at Opy's in Ellington Missouri.

I've just committed to the G and Knife show in Cape Girardeau at the Show Me Center Sept 25-27th! Come and pick a hard ...
08/14/2026

I've just committed to the G and Knife show in Cape Girardeau at the Show Me Center Sept 25-27th! Come and pick a hard working knife for yourself or that favorite person in your life.

07/25/2026

Last minute engraving of a knife I finished up this week for the Fun show at West Plains this weekend!

Come see us in West plain at the Civic Center on July 25-26!
07/17/2026

Come see us in West plain at the Civic Center on July 25-26!

07/17/2026

We will be set up here!!

I had a good time today, met some very nice folks, and sold a few knives....
05/10/2026

I had a good time today, met some very nice folks, and sold a few knives....

I freehand all of my grinding...small imperfections may be noticed 😄
05/05/2026

I freehand all of my grinding...small imperfections may be noticed 😄

It gets loud for awhile tooling these sheaths...always glad when the hammering is done.
04/26/2026

It gets loud for awhile tooling these sheaths...always glad when the hammering is done.

These are some very stout 3/16" thick, full tang blades with a full taper grind to a razor sharp edge... suitable for ju...
04/23/2026

These are some very stout 3/16" thick, full tang blades with a full taper grind to a razor sharp edge... suitable for just about every job around the campsite or hunting camp!

This is a good every day carry knife.
04/12/2026

This is a good every day carry knife.

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110 N. 2nd Street
Ellington, MO
63638

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+15736632411

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