The Blade Bar

Laura Kocur

2024-04

Bought the railroad spike knife package for our son's birthday and he had such a fantastic time! Definitely recommend :)

Keith

2022-05

Took the boys for his “homeschool experience” and they were able to forge a horseshoe-knife!The boys had a blast, I was as giddy as they get watching this gentleman in his element.An art-form that my boys and I will never forget!Thanks Johnathan!!

Mike Sean

2023-11

We recently went as part of a homeschool program where we made knives out of rail spikes and half-horseshoes. I was very impressed with their teaching and discussion of science. They talked about thermodynamics, action/reaction, temperature points and molecular activity and all kinds of stuff. We all had a great time and it was really interesting to talk with Johnathan, especially after we had just watched him compete on Forged in Fire! My boys already want to go back and take the next class upwards. :-)

Ken Bryant

2024-04

Jonathan went above and beyond my expectations awesome work

John Smiley

2021-05

My 11yr old son throughly enjoyed making a knife from a horseshoe today. Johnathan does a great job entertaining and talking you through the process. I would highly recommend!

Samantha Kosma

2020-05

If you are looking for a knife that is going to last you until the end of time ,You found the right place. Johnathan Sibley is an amazing artist , knife maker you will not be disappointed. THEY ARE SO WORTH YOUR TIME JUST TO STOP BY AND CHECK THEM OUT.. LOVE THIS PLACE!!

Mark Brozio

2020-05

I am very pleased with the whole experienceStarted out with a conversation with Johnathon one Saturday. Now there’s a man who knows his business and loves his business. Settle in for a spell. Your not getting out of there without talking about smithing for a good while.We talked at length about a knife he had made a few weeks ago and showed me a few pictures.(He doesn’t have much inventory in the shop. I’m guessing that when each blade takes that many hours and since there’s only one of him and since it sounds like he does quite a few custom knives that never make it onto the shelf, he doesn’t have much of a chance to build up his stock. So pictures have to do)I thanked him then went on down the road. I later found this site. And studied his work. I contacted jonathan on messenger. We discussed the knife I was looking at, added a couple of items I had seen on line, changed the balance of the knife at his suggestion, prettied it up, and it was ready on the day he promised. I got pictures as he was working on it. Even changed the shape of the handle a bit when the antler started showing itself.Man is it pretty. And it has great hand feel.I haven’t cleaned anything with it yet, but I will. This is heirloom qualityCan’t say enough about the whole processMark

Don Cortez

2023-05

Awesome experience. Knife touched up and even learned a thing or two about knives. Will come again for sharpening.

Tim Lasater

2024-01

Wow you just have to see this work

Chis Sibley

2021-05

Great place great people well knowledgeable about the craft does alot for the community

Hard Worker

2020-05

This place is fun for kids and fun to talk about it is a family friendly place and so cool

Joe Cole

2023-09

Awesome