NL KNIVES.
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Shop NL Knives, also known as N&L Knives, at SharpQuarters. The Nikolaev & Lukianov workshop makes custom folding knives in limited series, combining distinctive designs with carefully chosen steels, handle materials, and finishes.
Compare NL Knives models
- NoWa: Compare the titanium NoWa EDC with NoWa Carbon builds by blade shape, steel, handle construction and finish.
- Aurum: Explore different blade shapes, polished finishes, and decorative handle materials across the series.
- Frodo: Compare blade profiles and handle materials, including the Frodo 2.0 front-flipper design.
Use the Availability filter to view in-stock NL knives. Review the photos and specifications for the exact build before ordering; dimensions, steel, materials, finish, and included accessories vary by knife.
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NL Knives are handmade in very limited numbers, with strong attention to design, materials, finishing, and mechanical precision. Many pieces feature premium steels, titanium, custom carbon fiber, hand engraving, sculpted details, and rare materials, making them highly desirable for collectors who value individuality and craftsmanship.
Yes. NL Knives are handmade custom folding knives. Each knife is assembled, sharpened, adjusted, polished, and inspected by hand. Engraving and other decorative work are also completed by hand—even when the same design or artistic theme appears on more than one knife.
NL Knives produces only a limited number of knives each month because much of the work is done by hand. This allows the makers to focus on precision, fit and finish, smooth action, material selection, and the artistic details that make each knife unique.
Many NL Knives are fully functional cutting tools, but they are also highly collectible. Some models are excellent premium everyday carry knives, while more exclusive versions with engraving, rare materials, or complex handwork may appeal especially to collectors.
NL Knives often uses premium powder steels, select Damascus steels, titanium alloys, custom carbon fiber, and exotic handle materials. Their most exclusive knives may also include hand engraving, copper, gold, silver, sculpted metal details, and other rare decorative elements.
