Hand-Forged Knives, Supplied at Volume
Black Mamba Knives supplies retailers, outfitters, corporate gifting programs and private-label brands with knives forged and finished in the United States. Over 490 models in production, custom logo engraving, and full private-label manufacturing under your own name.
- 490+Models in production
- 100%Hand-forged in the USA
- LogoEngraving & private label
- 24hResponse to inquiries
Why Buyers Partner With Us
We are not a re-seller placing your logo on imported stock. Every blade is forged, ground, heat-treated and finished by our own smiths in the United States, which is what lets us take on custom work that catalogue importers cannot.
Genuinely Made in the USA
Forged and finished in our own workshop. Country-of-origin details are published openly, so you can make the claim in your own store with confidence.
Country of origin →Margin That Works at Retail
Tiered wholesale pricing scaled to order size, so there is real room between your landed cost and a competitive shelf price.
Your Brand on the Blade
Logo engraving, custom text, dates, batch numbering, custom packaging and full private-label production — your name, not ours.
One Point of Contact
A single account contact from first quote through re-stock, with priority production slots for active stockists.
Four Ways to Work With Us
Bulk Wholesale — Ready-Made Models
Order any model from our catalogue in volume at wholesale rates. Mix models freely across a single order, and set a re-stock schedule so your best sellers never run dry.
- Any catalogue model, mixed freely in one order
- Damascus, 440C stainless, high-carbon and VG10 blades
- Scheduled re-stocking for repeat partners
- Best for: retailers, e-commerce and marketplace sellers
Corporate Gifting & Custom Logo
A knife is a gift people keep on a desk for twenty years. We engrave your logo, a name, a date or a message, and pack it so it presents properly when it is handed over.
- Company logo, custom text, dates and batch numbering
- Gift-ready packaging and branded inserts
- Artwork proof approved by you before production starts
- Best for: client gifts, employee milestones, closing gifts, event giveaways
Retail Partnership & Stockists
Carry Black Mamba Knives in your store or online shop as an official stockist, with pricing and production priority that reflect a continuing relationship rather than a one-off order.
- Exclusive stockist pricing tiers
- Early access to new designs before public release
- Priority production and reliable re-stock service
- Product photography available on request
Private Label & OEM Manufacturing
Bring us a drawing, a sample, or just a brief, and we will build it. Your steel, your profile, your handle material, your name on the blade and on the box.
- Manufacture to your drawings or develop the design with you
- Your brand mark on blade, sheath and packaging
- Signature series and limited runs
- Best for: outdoor brands, tactical labels, chef and hospitality suppliers
What You Can Specify
Blade Steel
Hand-forged Damascus, 440C stainless, high-carbon steel and VG10 super steel — chosen to suit the price point you need to hit.
Handle Material
Buffalo and carabao horn, stag horn, kamagong and narra wood, brass and copper bolsters, resin and composite scales.
Marking
Logo engraving, company name, custom text, dates, and batch or serial numbering on the blade or bolster.
Presentation
Sheath options, gift boxes, branded inserts and custom packaging designed around how the knife will be handed over.
Who We Supply
- Outdoor & hunting retailers
- Tactical & EDC stores
- Gift and souvenir shops
- E-commerce & marketplace sellers
- Corporate gifting programs
- Promotional product distributors
- Chef & hospitality suppliers
- Subscription and curated boxes
- Private-label outdoor brands
How an Order Runs
- Tell us what you needModel or design, quantity, steel and handle preference, engraving, and the date you need it landed.
- Quote and samplesWe come back with tier pricing and lead time. Sample orders are welcome before you commit to volume.
- Artwork proofFor engraved and private-label work you approve a proof of the mark before a single blade is cut.
- ProductionForged, ground, heat-treated, fitted and finished by hand, with your order held in a scheduled production slot.
- Inspection and shippingEvery piece inspected before packing, then shipped worldwide, insured and tracked.
Order Tiers
Indicative structure only. Exact minimums and pricing depend on the model, steel, handle material and level of customization, and are confirmed on your quote.
| Tier | Typical order | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1 – 9 pieces | Evaluate the steel, edge and finish in hand before committing to a run. |
| Starter | 10 – 24 pieces | Wholesale pricing begins. Logo engraving available on the whole order. |
| Growth | 25 – 99 pieces | Improved tier pricing, mixed models in one order, scheduled re-stock. |
| Volume | 100 – 499 pieces | Custom packaging, dedicated production slot, staged delivery available. |
| OEM | 500+ pieces | Full private label, custom design development, signature series runs. |
Wholesale Questions
What is your minimum order quantity?
There is no single figure. Minimums depend on the model, the steel, the handle material and how much customization is involved — an engraved catalogue model starts far lower than a private-label design built from scratch. Tell us what you are planning and we will give you the exact number.
Can you engrave our company logo?
Yes. We engrave logos, company names, custom text, dates and batch numbers. You approve an artwork proof before production begins, so the mark is exactly as you expect it.
Can we sell the knives under our own brand?
Yes. Private-label and OEM production is a core part of what we do — your brand mark on the blade, the sheath and the packaging, with no reference to us.
Do you ship wholesale orders internationally?
Yes. Wholesale and corporate orders ship worldwide in secure, insured packaging. Import duties and any knife regulations in the destination country remain the buyer's responsibility, so please check your local rules before ordering.
Can we order samples before a bulk order?
Yes, and we encourage it. Steel, grind and finish are easier to judge in the hand than on a screen, and a sample order also lets you test how the piece presents to your own customers.
Do you supply product images for our store?
Product photography can be supplied on request for stocking partners, so your listings can go live without a separate photo shoot.
Orders We Have Already Run
Every quote we send is backed by work already delivered. These are customers who placed volume and custom orders with us and then wrote about it publicly.
200 custom folding knives, delivered in under 60 days
“We contacted Mark Kovalsky and Black Mamba Knives to help work with us to create a custom Damascus Steel folding knife as a holiday gift for our clients. This was an order of 200 knives that took less than 60 days from the drawing board to final delivery.”
— Will Akerlof, corporate client gifting
45 engraved knives for charity-event sponsors — twice
“I recently placed again an order for 45 knives for gifts to sponsors of our charity event. Mark came through for us again with a Damascus blade instead of the stainless blade that was standard for the knife as well as custom laser engraving. The order was completed quickly and arrived with no issues whatsoever.”
— Dwane Stephens, repeat sponsor-gift order
Private design, built exactly to the drawing
“I have submitted a custom design and they have made it exactly as per my specifications. It took just over 2.5 months from submitting the design to getting it delivered.”
— Rafal, private commission
Typical shape of a volume job, based on the runs above: a catalogue model with your logo engraved moves fastest, a standard model upgraded to a different steel or handle adds a little time, and a knife designed from your drawing is measured in months rather than weeks. Read how the marking itself is done on our logo engraving page, and see the awards the same benches have won.
Request Wholesale Pricing
Send us the model or design, the quantity you have in mind, and any engraving or packaging requirements. You will hear back within 24 hours with pricing and a realistic lead time.
- Emailsales@blackmambaknives.com
- Phone / WhatsApp+1 901 669 8608
- Also seeCustom knife order guide
