John White
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John White

John White was named "Best New Maker" at the 2004 Blade Show.

John White is a graduate of the American Bladesmith Society School at Old Washington, Arkansas, where he studied under Jim Crowell, Roger Massey and Mike Connor. An award-winning professional boat builder and accomplished wood craftsman, John works from his shop in Niceville, on the Gulf Coast of Florida’s Panhandle.

His knives are hand-forged from carbon steels, with hand sewn sheaths and handcrafted handles from a variety of natural materials, including, stag, bone and exhibition quality woods, often featuring decorative file work.