My name is Mark Strauss. I am the owner of Knifeology. I enjoy watches, wine, cigars, guns, fast cars, an occasional scotch and, of course, custom knives.

I have been collecting knives since 1980. My first interest in knives were using knives from makers such as Case, Gerber, Puma, etc.. My introduction to Custom Knives came about as a result of my wondering the isles of a gun show and stumbling into a talented knife maker by the name of Joel Chamblin, from whom I acquired my first custom knife, a small gentlemen’s single blade inter-frame folder with Abalone inlays.

My Custom Knife collecting has continued with a primary focus on gentleman's pocket folders including those that are highly engraved. I, by no means however limit myself to this genre, my interests extend to tactical knives, bowies, etc.. A beautiful knife is a beautiful knife.

Having retired I now have more time to focus on my hobbies and this web site is an outgrowth of that focus. I hope you will enjoy this site. Thanks for looking.