Darrel Ralph brand knives position themselves to be among the best based on their assumption of "form follows function," which guides their every effort. Whether the user is using the knife for saving lives, in military conflicts, or for simple household chores, they're built to work flawlessly through precise construction skills and capabilities. His knives include folders and balisongs (with his patent-pending MAXX GLIDE Pivot Bearing System, reportedly of the most smooth and quick systems available today), one-of-a-kind MY MUSE knives which he crafts for no other reason than just to create a unique piece, art knives (including daggers and swords), plus knife kits and more. Located in Galena, Ohio, Darrel Ralph knives are unique, constantly evolving knives made with quality and distinct design.
The Darrel Ralph brand of knives are edged weapons designed with a continued awareness of innovation, a passion for function and practical use, and constant design improvements. Founded in the early 1990's, the company's goal has always been to produce the most functional custom knives available anywhere. They've always strived to use the best materials for the blade steel (and they're currently active with a steel producers to design an alloy that will surpass their present steel options), handles (including a variety of durable products including ivory, hardwoods, carbon fiber, and others), and components which the majority of which are made in their own shop. Darrel Ralph is proud to keep the business in the family, as his son, Ryan Bailey, did chores early on and works full time in the shop since completing his knife-making apprenticeship in 2005.