Welcome to NGKnives.

NGKnives was born not from a business plan, but from survival.

This journey started with a man who was broken — caught in the silent storm of suicidal ideation, wearing the mask that so many do. He still showed up to work, still put on his boots, but inside, he was barely hanging on. Blacksmithing became the one thing that kept him going. Forging steel was his therapy in disguise — a place to channel the pain, process the weight, and begin to rebuild.

From that fire, NGKnives was created — not just as a workshop, but as a space for connection, honesty, and healing. We’ve come to understand that being able to show up every day doesn’t mean someone is okay. We know what it looks like to be quietly struggling. And that’s why we do what we do.

In 2024, we launched The Naked Knifemaker calendar — a bold, cheeky, and deeply meaningful project aimed at sparking real conversations around men’s mental health. It's about showing that vulnerability doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. It’s about lifting the veil on what strength really looks like — and reminding men that they’re not alone.

Whether you come to us by choice or via a gift from a loved one, or just to be in a place where you’re seen and understood — you are welcome here. This is more than a business. It’s a safe space. Its purpose. It’s proof that even broken things can be forged into something strong and lasting.

You can sit with us.