Forge Your Own Knife – Right Here in Christchurch

JM Knives – Knife Making Classes & Custom Blades in Christchurch, NZ. Join our hands-on knife forging class and craft your own custom blade — no experience needed. Or shop handcrafted knives made by expert bladesmiths. Book your class, browse the shop, or follow us to see what we’re forging next.

Forge Your Own Knife – $300 One Day Workshop

  • No experience needed — just show up ready to learn

  • Forge, shape, and finish your own knife by hand

  • Get guided step-by-step by expert bladesmiths

  • Walk away with a knife that’s 100% yours — made by you

Shop Handcrafted Knives

Our handcrafted knives are made with precision, passion, and purpose. Whether you're in the kitchen or out in the wild, these knives are built to last — and made to be used.

Small chef's knife
$250.00

Ebony and brass handle.

Laminated 1084 high carbon steel blade with wrought iron cladding.

Chinese Chef's knife
$700.00

Forged from spring steel, with a charred Olearia wood handle.

Hunting knife
$250.00

Apricot and brass handle.

Laminated 1084 high carbon steel blade with mild steel and nickel cladding.

Custom leather sheath can be added for $100