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Our Collections

For The Chef In You

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El Matador's BBQ Chef Set
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Meat Cleaver Dark Handle
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Beautiful Fixed Blade Handmade J2 Steel Steak Knife with Wengi Handle & Real leather Knife Sheath.
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Matador's Meat Carver
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El Matador's Turquesa Chef Knife
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Collections At A Glance

Kitchen Knives
Sturdy Kitchen Knives
Knives From Mexico
Mexican Craftsmenship
DAMASCUS COLLECTION
Damascus Knives
STEEL KNIVES
Stunning Steel Knives
STEAK KNIFE SET
Specialty Steak Knives
SINGLE KNIVES
Artistic Knives

Don't take our word for it

★★★★★

I'm learning to cook and am so glad I started with El Matador Knives, its been so fun!

Victoria
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★

I kept hearing about El Matador and wanted to know what the hype was about. So glad I tried their knives!

Johnathan
Sandy, Utah
★★★★★

I love when I see El Matador at a gun show. These are even better looking in person.

Thomas
SLC, Utah
★★★★★

Its the handle design I'm so impressed with and didnt expect. Really striking craftsmanship.

Brandon
Boise, Idaho
★★★★★

I found El Matador Knives on social media and am so glad they have a great site up now! Easy to buy, quick shipping.

Laura L
Boulder, CO
★★★★★

The turquesa kitchen knife set is my favorite!

Melissa
Memphis, TN

Best Selling Hunting Knives

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Matador's Cascabel Hunter
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El Matador's Serbian Meat Cleaver
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El Matador's Bushcraft Survivor
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El Matador's Push Dagger
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Hunting Knife - Deer
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Hunting knife - Deer
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Shop our filet knives

Specifically designed for heavy use and longevity years to come.
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New Arrival

Our new arrivals go quickly to our collectors. This week's new arrival features a wood inlay.
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Damascus

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Fixed Blade Handmade Damascus Steel Knife With Bone Handle & Real Leather Knife Sheath.
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Fixed Blade Handmade Damascus Steel Knife with sheet and rose wood Handle & Real leather Knife Sheath.
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Fixed Blade Handmade Damascus Steel Knife with rose wood Handle & Real leather Knife Sheath.
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Damascus kukri in Rain drop
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Fixed Blade Handmade Damascus Steel Knife with bone Handle & Real leather Knife Sheath.
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Lead Tested For Safety

El Matador Knives are designed with an unwavering commitment to safety, especially where your food meets our blades. Each knife undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it performs flawlessly while keeping you protected.
El Matador Knives: Safe by design. Trusted by families. Crafted with care.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Tested for durability

From novice to master chef, our premium knife selection evolves with you. Our entry-level blades deliver exceptional durability for those taking their first steps in the kitchen, while our mid-tier collection combines precision with performance for the developing enthusiast.

Family Owned

When you choose an El Matador knife, you're not just purchasing a tool—you're joining our extended family of culinary and hunting enthusiasts who value authentic connection.
We pour our heritage and passion into every blade we design.

Your unwavering support has transformed El Matador Knives from a dream into a thriving reality. Thanks to your enthusiasm, we've created a seamless online shopping experience, packed venues at every showcase, and continued to expand our vision and collections!

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Your loyalty doesn't just build our business—it ignites our creativity and drives us to explore new frontiers in craftsmanship.

The El Matador legacy expands with every click, every show, every purchase. And for that, we are profoundly grateful.

Adventure awaits. Continue the journey with us!​​​​​​​​​​​