Proudly built in Tennessee. Every qualifying knife helps provide a first blade to a young hunter.

  • ⚔️ Supporting New Hunters

  • 🔨 Crafted to Pass Down

  • American Heritage

  • 🔨 Heirloom Quality

Founders Run

The Patterns That Launched Tennessee Knife Company

Built in Tennessee. Made for the field. Created to be carried, used, and passed down.

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The Collection

Built From History. Made for the Future.

The Founders Run represents the patterns and craftsmanship that helped launch Tennessee Knife Company.

These knives bring together American steel, skilled hands, historic inspiration, and modern manufacturing. Each pattern is built for collectors, hunters, outdoorsmen, and families who believe a knife should be used, trusted, and passed from one generation to the next.

Founders Run identifies these knives as part of the collection that launched Tennessee Knife Company. The patterns may return in future production runs with different materials, handle options, finishes, or packaging.

Craftsmanship

Built With Purpose

01

Tennessee Made

Built in Tennessee with a focus on American craftsmanship, performance, and lasting quality.

02

HISTORIC INSPIRATION

Inspired by traditional American knife patterns and the craftsmanship that established America’s great knife-making heritage.

03

BUILT TO BE CARRIED

Designed to be carried, used, collected, and passed down with pride.

Specifications

BUILT FOR THE FIELD

Each Founders Run knife combines dependable materials, proven blade geometry, and careful construction. The exact specifications, handle materials, steel, sheath, availability, and production details should be listed on the individual product page.

Blade Type
Drop Point Fixed Blade
Steel
American Stainless Steel
Handle Material
Premium Stabilized Wood
Overall Length
8.25 inches
Production
Founders Run Collection

Packaging

PRESENTED WITH PURPOSE

Each Founders Run knife should be packaged to reflect the history, craftsmanship, and story behind Tennessee Knife Company.

1

Premium Box

A presentation box designed for gifting, storage, and protecting the knife.

2

KNIFE INFORMATION

Product information describing the knife pattern, materials, care instructions, and Tennessee Knife Company story.

3

FIRST BLADE MISSION

Information explaining how every qualifying purchase helps support the First Blade Program.

Premium packaging and certificate presentation for a collectible knife