Frequently Asked Questions

Where are ARMIS knives made?

By hand in our small shop in Northwest Connecticut. Nothing is made overseas. ARMIS is a family business run by Michael, a medically retired firefighter, and his wife Jaclyn.

How long does it take to get a custom knife?

Every knife and sheath is made to order. Knives take about 10 to 14 weeks, depending on how many orders we have. Sheaths and other quick-ship items ship in 2 to 4 weeks or less.

What's the difference between knives and quick-ship products?

Knives are made to order and take about 10 to 14 weeks. Quick-ship items, including our Kydex sheaths and the G10 Marker, ship in 2 to 4 weeks or less.

What steel do you use?

Most of our knives are AEB-L stainless steel, and some models are also offered in Nitro-V. Each product page lists its steel.

Do your knives come with a sheath?

Most of our knives come with a Kydex sheath and belt clip. A few, like the 6" Camp/Chef Knife, offer the sheath as an add-on, so check the product page.

What is a Kydex sheath?

Kydex is a tough, heat-formable plastic. Our sheaths are molded to the knife for a snug fit and come with a belt clip, plus a random topo or camo back panel unless you pick All Black.

IWB or pocket carry: which sheath do I need?

Our ambidextrous deep carry sheaths work for either left or right hand and ride deep in a pocket or inside the waistband. Clips like the DCC Mod 4 let you carry over the belt.

Do you make training knives?

Yes, for most of our knife models. They're unsharpened steel and 1/2" shorter than the live blade.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. If we can find a cheaper shipping rate than what you paid at checkout, we refund the difference.