Beginning with bar stock, we will forge and grind the blade, heat treat, secure pins, and attach a handle. Then we will do finishing work including hand sanding and polishing. You will walk away with a complete, handmade knife. Includes lunch. Up to 8 hours, $460.
All classes must be paid in full and waivers electronically signed before arrival on class day. A waiver will be emailed to you days beforehand.
There is a limit of 1 knife per person per class. If you would like to make multiple knives, please purchase multiple classes.
We can accommodate up to 2 people per class. Pricing is per person.
Classes are held at our shop in Maumelle, AR.
If you purchase a class as a gift and would like a certificate for the recipient emailed to you, one will be sent to you upon payment.
Available Add-Ons
Leather sheath made by J. M. Stevens ($50) -After making your knife you can leave it with us for an extra week to get a custom leather sheath made and formed to your handmade knife.
Sharpening Mini-Class ($30) -Let J. M. Stevens teach you how to properly sharpen and maintain your new knife's edge with a 30-minute demonstration of sharpening technique and materials.
Leather Strop with Polishing Compound ($40) -Head home with your very own leather strop made by J. M. Stevens, already loaded up with polishing compound so you can begin honing that edge immediately.
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Totality is currently on loan to a museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is still for sale, but will not be able to be delivered until February 2025.
Forged at the James Black School of Bladesmithing DURING the total eclipse of April 8, 2024, this bowie holds a special place in our hearts. Made of 1075 steel, this knife boasts a nickel silver guard and pin to accent the desert ironwood handle.
Specs
1075 steel with hamon
Desert ironwood
Nickel silver guard and domed pin
11.25" blade length
16.5" overall length
Totality is currently on loan to a museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is still for sale, but will not be able to be delivered until February 2025.
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I just bought my first J.M. Stevens knife! I love it! Great job on the grind, bone handle, blade to handle balance ratio. There were more modern options from this maker, but since I do some historic reenacting the coffin shaped handle was perfect for my 19th century garb. I am also a knife maker and J.M. Stevens knives are quality! Highly recommend!
Casey M.
I have a superbly crafted knife and leather sheath made by J. M. Stevens. Everyone who sees them is amazed. They are both truly beautiful. I also have a leather book cover for a journal that is a fine piece of craftsmanship. I have nothing but good to say about anything made by J. M. Stevens.
Danny J.
I have two knives from J. M. Stevens, and I love them both. One is a bushwhacker knife for my trips in and out of the jungles of Suriname, which never leaves the car. I also have a custom chef knife which I use daily in preparing dinner. Both knives I have had for 2 or more years and have never had to sharpen them. Fantastic qualityand they are gorgeous!
Mark L.
These knives are meant to be used and they haven’t let me down yet. The quality and durability of these tools are second to none and I highly recommend them if you are wanting to buy something that will last for generations.
Jake H.
I purchased your sushi knife last month. It cut through my sushi without breaking a single grain of rice. I am so impressed! It cut like a dream, and it felt wonderful in my hand! Thank you so much for such a beautiful and well made knife. I treasure it.
Janita H.
The knife that was produced for me was the most extraordinary I've ever seen!
Bill E.
What a great service to have knives picked up from my house, sharpened and repaired, and then delivered back to my home all in one day! My knives are super sharp again and look great!
Tammy P.
I appreciated how simple the sharpening process was, how affordable the service was, and how everything was communicated to me via text every step of the way. For a small-business, this guy has got customer service figured out!
Layne J.
I submitted 8 hunting knives for sharpening several of which were damaged/pitted by corrosion and rust. I figured these were beyond repair. Boy was I wrong! J.M. Stevens not only put a fine edge on each knife, I can no longer discern the previously corroded ones from the excellent knives that only needed sharpened.
