Duane Dwyer Returns: The BBNM Production Knife Has Arrived

Duane Dwyer Returns: The BBNM Production Knife Has Arrived

Legendary knife maker Duane Dwyer, co-founder of Strider Knives, has officially stepped back into the spotlight—this time with a production knife that fuses his iconic design with wide-scale accessibility. In partnership with North Mountain Blade, Dwyer Custom Goods has launched the BBNM: a folding knife that blends old-school attitude with modern manufacturing.

After years of crafting high-performance customs that earned a cult following in both the military and civilian worlds, Dwyer has set his sights on a new frontier: high-quality production knives that stay true to his aesthetic while reaching a broader audience.

The BBNM (short for Bronze Bowie North Mountain, though available in more than one configuration) is available in both Tanto and Bowie blade profiles. It’s a folding knife through and through, but it draws clear inspiration from Duane’s past work—especially Strider fans will notice the familiar, no-nonsense lines.

Blade Details

Each knife features:

• A 3.62” cutting edge, sized for everyday carry or hard-use fieldwork.
• Japanese-made SLD semi-stainless steel with a satin finish.
• A visible hamon line, adding a traditional edge to a modern tool.

Handle Options

Buyers can choose between:

• Bronze and gray titanium handles
• Or ultra-light 3K carbon fiber scales

All models feature a titanium frame lock and a reversible titanium pocket clip, delivering the kind of rock-solid lockup and carry versatility that today’s users demand.

Designed to Perform—and to Impress. From the moment you open the box, the BBNM screams attention to detail. Its smooth action, precision-machined fit, and robust materials are all testaments to the vision behind the knife.

This is no rebranded factory model—it’s a knife designed from the ground up by one of the most influential modern knife makers, produced to exacting standards in collaboration with Japanese-trained artisans.

And if you’re ready to pick one up, Knives & Gear is proud to be a stocking dealer of the BBNM lineup. We’re thrilled to carry this exciting new release from Duane Dwyer and North Mountain Blade—and we’re even more excited to get them into your hands.

Final Thoughts

The BBNM is more than just a new knife—it’s a new era for Duane Dwyer. With this collaboration, he's taken everything that made his custom work legendary and made it accessible to a new generation of knife enthusiasts.

If you missed out on the Strider days—or just want a top-tier tool with a proven pedigree—this is your chance.