Call (865) 286-9643 to make an appointment Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

At Circle Bar T Forge, we ensure that your blacksmithing experience is not only educational but also safe and fulfilling. We provide all the necessary materials, including high-quality metal, and essential safety gear to protect you throughout the process. Our experienced blacksmiths guide you through each step of crafting your own knife, from heating and shaping the metal to refining its form.

Once your knife takes shape, we meticulously sharpen and polish it to perfection, ensuring it’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing. To complete your creation, we provide a custom sheath, giving your knife a professional finish and making it ready for use or display. Whether you’re making a knife for practical purposes or as a keepsake, you’ll leave with a tangible piece of your craftsmanship.

Pony Shoe Knife $35

What starts out as a pony shoe, you forge into a handy little blade.

Horse Shoe Knife $55

What starts as a horseshoe, you forge into your own unique blade

Rebar Knife $60 small | $85 large

Forged from high quality grade rebar into a handy blade that fits great in the hand.

Railroad Spike Lesson $85

The ultimate experience where you do the forging and the handle twisting with step by step instructions to create your unique knife (13 and up)

Dream Knife $650 and up:

a more in-depth experience into bladesmithing, where you take charge of all aspects of knife-making. You take over the Forge to bring to life a blade of your design: forging, grinding, and profiling, heat treating, and handle fabricating. We will guide you through this experience to bring your dream knife into reality. *by special appointment only.

At Circle Bar T Forge, we are committed to providing a unique and personalized experience for each of our customers. When you schedule an appointment to forge a specific number of knives, please understand that you are committing to that appointment and to purchasing the number of knives you have indicated. Due to the hands-on nature of our craft, our schedule fills up quickly, and we may have to turn away other customers to accommodate your session. Your commitment ensures that we can maintain the highest level of service and craftsmanship for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.