Keith Nix is a Custom Knife Maker and native of Black Mountain, NC. We offer Hand Made Custom Chefs Knives for home cooks or professional chefs, kitchen knives near you, and custom hunting knives or outdoor knives right here in town. The Knife Shop and Black Mountain Knife Store are located only a few minutes from Asheville (20 minutes), Marion (25 minutes), Hendersonville (45 minutes from), and Weaverville (30 minutes). If you're looking for an Asheville Knife Shop, come on out and visit, check out the North Carolina Knife Maker, then have lunch or dinner in one of our many fine restaurants in Black Mountain. We make other custom knives including carving and slicing knives, paring and steak knives, custom cleavers, thin vegetable cleavers, deba knife, and nakiri knives. Custom hunting knives, and a growing number of outdoor knives are also available. Offering three high carbon steels, three stainless steels, and three tool steels from which to choose.
Custom Knife Maker Keith Nix makes custom chef's knives, cleavers, petite chef's, and hand made hunting/outdoor knives. We have an ever growing group of hunting and outdoor knives especially for the camper, hiker, backpacker, hunter, or fisher. We offer Professional Knife Sharpening Service, blade and scissors sharpening, and knife edge repair for customers and businesses in and around Black Mountain, Asheville, Weaverville, and Greater Western NC.
This is a Family knife making business with outside support. I purchase the steel, design and make all the custom knives, choose or help you choose the handle material, heat treat, grind, polish, and sharpen your custom knife to very exacting specifications. Likewise, ALL sharpening jobs are performed by me, and all knife sharpening is finished by hand, at a fixed angle, with a progression of diamond stones.
Based on 69 Reviews
Add ReviewKeith Nix is a Black Mountain original, whose family has lived here in the valley for 140 years. That is to say, he stands behind his work 100%. It’s a pleasure to do business with him. He’s courteous, affordable, expeditious and an expert at his craft.Report
I contacted Mr Nix about sharpening a set of German knives that I have. He was super friendly and easy to work with - even letting me mail my knives to him! He turned them around in 1 day and stayed in communication with me. Just a great overall experience, a great price and a great job! Can’t recommend him any more highly!Report
I was so delighted to find a local source for professional knife sharpening. It feels like I have new knives. Keith responds quickly and is very professional. It so nice to know that we have this service nearly as close as our back yard. One more thing to love about living in Black Mountain.Report
Great guy, hard worker really takes time and effort to make the knife your after. For a local hand made knife that you can use every day in the kitchen and still be a piece of art.Report
10/10
will have to buy another one soon!
Found out about Keith on next door. Figured anyone who could make such beautiful knives should know how to sharpen them.Report
He does!
Took an old Japanese style chefs knife that another sharpener had butchered and made if like new again.
Fast and reasonable.
I won’t be going anywhere else.
Keith's knives are a piece of art. These knives are worth every single penny.Report
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Wonderful service. Extremely personable on the phone. Took Keith 8 knives, one serrated. Left them one day and they were ready the next! VERY sharp now!! Like brand new knives. Prices excellent. We look forward to meeting him at his Black Mountain studio in the future. Now just have to be careful not to cut my fingers!!Report
My kitchen knives were so dull they wouldn’t cut anything without effort. Keith sharpened them and they’re better than new. Service was quick, easy and reasonably priced. Easy location in Black Mountain. I highly recommend him!Report
Excellence! Customer service is top notch. I needed to have my wife’s sewing scissors sharpened and Keith made them perfect, just like brand new. Prompt turnaround as well. Small town service, friendly and beyond all expectations. Thank you!Report
Custom kitchen cutlery including chef's knives, petite chefs, carving, boning, paring, cleavers. Outdoor knives and leather sheaths too! Stainless or carbon steel available any knife we make.
Professional Knife sharpening services available locally or via US Mail.