Hand made knives from the mountains of North Carolina.

Black Dog Blades began with a bar of steel, an angle grinder and a forge dug into a hill. After years of shaping, grinding, and testing, each knife is still made by hand and brought into existence with the same attention and care as the very beginning.

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  • DEFENSE

    Defensive and EDC knives for hard use and peace of mind. Stay sharp.

    Starting at $250+

  • CHEF

    Developed in high end restaurant kitchens, and crafted in our shop, kitchen knives are the flagship of BDB.

    Starting at $400+

  • CUSTOM

    It all begins with an idea and a phone call. From there, we’ll collaborate to make your vision tangible steel.

    Starting at $1,000+

James dillon

Bladesmith & Owner

I began making knives in late 2015 after seeing a knife on Instagram that I loved. In my opinion however, the knife would look better with a few small changes. With no way to purchase a knife that fit my vision, I set off to make it.

After years of experimenting, testing, forging and grinding, my taste and ability level is continually evolving. And although I never made the knife that set me down my path, I strive for an ideal and hope to bring that product to you.

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