KnifeMaker

black mamba knives

Memphis, TN

United States

KnifeMaker

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: social media
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): No
How long have you collected knives?: 1-2 years
Favorite Kind of Knives: hand forged
Website: http://https://blackmambaknives.com/
About Me: Hand-forging Damascus in Memphis, Tennessee since 2009.

Black Mamba Knives is Mark Kovalsky's shop. He came to the forge from the
jeweler's bench and started with a coal forge and a secondhand anvil. He still
works the blades himself.

We forge our own Damascus rather than buying patterned stock. A printed pattern
sits on the surface; a forged one goes all the way through the steel, which is
why it cannot wear off. Finished blades are held at 58-60 HRC — harder steel
holds an edge longer but chips when it meets bone, and softer steel rolls.

We make hunting fixed blades, folding pocket knives, balisongs, chef and kitchen
knives, swords, axes and full custom commissions.

Happy to talk process, steel, heat treat or pattern welding with anyone here.
Ask away.

blackmambaknives.com