ZJB Knives

ZJB Knives Custom knives handcrafted in the USA since 2016. My goal is to create the perfect balance between beauty and usefulness in each of my knives.

I made a ring for my smallest watch in my collection.A tiny 14k yellow gold watch from one of the most iconic and influ...
06/07/2025

I made a ring for my smallest watch in my collection.

A tiny 14k yellow gold watch from one of the most iconic and influential names in watchmaking, set in my own alloy of sterling silver, accented by over a half carat of natural diamonds. All work done by hand with minimal tools. Hope y’all like it!

Here’s a project I finished up last week. I hand carved and filed every bit of this one. Was going for a Victorian/medie...
01/27/2025

Here’s a project I finished up last week. I hand carved and filed every bit of this one. Was going for a Victorian/medieval look. It features 14k gold, .950 silver, a 1/4ct natural diamond and 6 blue sapphires. Ive been slowly teaching myself how to set stones, use files more effectively, and get better at polishing.

It’s about size 12, and I may consider selling it if there is any interest. Hope y’all are having a great day!

Here’s a small fun project I made in my spare time over the last few months. A tiny sterling silver anvil and hammer, fr...
01/04/2025

Here’s a small fun project I made in my spare time over the last few months. A tiny sterling silver anvil and hammer, frozen in time making contact with a 14k gold nugget.

I hand carved the anvil and hammer from one piece of sterling silver, the hammer is not soldered in place but the gold nugget is. It was great practice for me, and it will be perfect as a pendant or a stand alone sculpture. I’ve held onto it for several months but if anyone would like to own it please send me a DM! Thanks for your constant support!

Sterling silver and diamond piston pendant! This was my first go around at setting incredibly small stones, it was chall...
09/28/2024

Sterling silver and diamond piston pendant!

This was my first go around at setting incredibly small stones, it was challenging but I learned a lot and feel like my next attempt will be even better.
I’m doing all of this with minimal tools, mainly a drill, files and a tiny punch I made to set the stones.
I know I have been doing more jewelry than knives recently, but i hope y’all still enjoy my work regardless. Thanks y’all!

Art imitates life
07/27/2024

Art imitates life

Howdy y’all! Recently I’ve been working to perfect my creation, a material I came up with and I am calling it “dabrascus...
04/17/2024

Howdy y’all!

Recently I’ve been working to perfect my creation, a material I came up with and I am calling it “dabrascus”

This particular piece is 1018 steel, pure copper, and yellow brass.
My technique will work with most types of Damascus steel, carbon steel alloys, copper alloys, nickel alloys, mokume gane and more

Once I have repeatable results, I’ll be offering this up for sale in small batches. This material has so much potential, I’m excited to share more soon. I hope you like it!

Howdy y’all, sorry I haven’t posted in so long! I’m running a MASSIVE 50% off sale on my current inventory. All my avail...
04/03/2024

Howdy y’all, sorry I haven’t posted in so long!

I’m running a MASSIVE 50% off sale on my current inventory. All my available work can be found on

This deal will run for 1 week and then prices will be back to normal. If you’ve been eyeing one of my creations, now would be the ideal time to bring it home!

I’m hoping to start fresh with a new inventory soon, I’ve taken a step back from knifemaking to work in full time fabrication but I’ll still be making knives when I can. Any shares would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all and enjoy your Wednesday!

Howdy!I’m very happy to announce that for the first time ever, my hard work is on display in a brick and mortar store! ...
02/04/2024

Howdy!

I’m very happy to announce that for the first time ever, my hard work is on display in a brick and mortar store! You can now see my knives in person at in Charlotte North Carolina.

It’s a super cool place that I would highly recommend to anyone local or if you’re just visiting. I hope to see y’all there!

I will still be selling my work online as well, and as a reminder, anything on my inventory account is currently available. Thanks y’all!

Some new pics of an old favorite.This beast of a knife is always a joy to look at and hold. Its been a year but I still ...
10/29/2023

Some new pics of an old favorite.

This beast of a knife is always a joy to look at and hold. Its been a year but I still can’t believe I made it with my own hands, it feels surreal.

I took these new pics to update the listing for this piece on
Where you can find all the details and pricing.

I’d love to make more complex projects like this again soon, what do y’all want to see? Let me know in the comments!

A few more shots of the micro silver hand! I still really enjoy looking at this piece, remembering how much time and pas...
10/25/2023

A few more shots of the micro silver hand!

I still really enjoy looking at this piece, remembering how much time and passion I poured into it over weeks.

But as much as I love it, I’m ready for it to bring that joy to someone else!

With that being said, tonight I’ll be posting this project to my account so it will be available to you all!

If you aren’t already following that account, you’re missing out! You’ll find all my currently available products there. Thanks everyone!

Howdy y’all! I made this knife a good while ago and was super excited to show you all… but then I lost it for months😅 Fo...
10/24/2023

Howdy y’all! I made this knife a good while ago and was super excited to show you all… but then I lost it for months😅
Found it in deeeep in the center console of my truck, oops.
But here it is! steel with copper/nickel layers over 80CRV2 core, brass pins, and full mokume gane scales I forged from US quarters!

I’m happy to finally be able to offer this piece up, shoot me a message if you are interested, it will be listed on this evening. Thanks y’all😁

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