Black Mamba Knives was born in 2009 on the quiet outskirts of Chicago, built on nothing more than passion, raw skill, and a small workshop that barely held our first tools. What started as a humble beginning in Mundelein, Illinois, soon grew into a journey defined by craftsmanship, reinvention, and American grit.
As our designs expanded and our equipment evolved, so did our space. One move turned into another — each relocation marking a milestone in our growth. From a tiny workshop to a fully equipped manufacturing facility, we grew blade by blade, learning, refining, and pushing ourselves to create knives worthy of becoming family heirlooms. Today, our facility proudly crafts hundreds of knives each month — each one handmade, each one American-born.
Before Black Mamba Knives ever existed, our hands were already trained in precision. We built custom motorcycles. We crafted fine jewelry. We lived in a world where perfection wasn’t optional — it was the only standard.
That same approach shaped our evolution into knife making. It started unexpectedly: bikers needed a reliable everyday carry knife that fit snugly inside their boots. That simple need sparked a fire. Soon, one idea became a dozen, a dozen became a collection, and before long, Black Mamba Knives was forging its own identity.
Our craft expanded into hunting knives, skinning and gut hook tools, swords, butterfly knives, Laguiole pieces, chef’s knives, and more. Today, our catalog includes over 200 unique designs, each one shaped by skill, tradition, and an obsessive attention to detail.
At the heart of Black Mamba Knives lies our mastery of metallurgy. We forge our own metals using advanced equipment — powerful forges, precision lathes, and heavy hammers that work in harmony to bring our blades to life. This capability allows us to undertake complex custom projects with ease. We have proudly fulfilled corporate orders ranging from 200 to 400 knives, each piece forged with the same care as a single custom blade.
Our growth has opened doors not just for us, but for others. We now offer wholesale partnerships and private-label production, giving companies the ability to brand our knives with their own logo. Whether you’re building a product line, designing a corporate gift, or seeking custom pieces, we stand ready to craft knives that exceed expectations.
Through every chapter of our journey — from the first spark in Chicago to our thriving workshop in Mundelein — one thing has never changed: our commitment to creating American-made knives that bring joy, pride, and lasting value to the people who use them.
This is our story.
This is our craft.
This is Black Mamba Knives — Made in the USA.