Upstate's Premier Custom Knifemaker/Smith
For over 20 years, RT Custom Knives has been the go to business for cutlery custom made to the individual customer's requirements and specifications. For that one of a kind custom piece made to be yours and yours alone. Whether for the Kitchen or the Field - RT Custom Knives is your ONLY choice.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Handmade and hand forged custom Cutlery.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Former United States Marine - member of the American Bladesmith Society.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Everything is handmade by myself in my shop with no outside contracting. In this way I can tailor each piece to the specific customer's needs and specifications.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One manufacturing location but 3 retail outlets in the state of south Carolina and one in Maryland.
What type of payments do you accept?
Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Check, Money order, cash
Which areas do you service?
Al over - I have customers from as far away as Iceland.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Myself
What are your hours of operation?
Sunrise to whenever I get done for the day.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
To actually use the tool I have made for them and to report back that the tool performed as expected.