About Black Fox Knife Works knife belt grinder manufacturer

engineering the ideal knife grinder

Designed and tested in Spokane, Washington. Assembled in Missoula, Montana. Fabricated in the Pacific Northwest and Montana using local machine shops.

The ideal knife grinders on the market

Designed, tested and fabricated in the USA!

At Black Fox Knife Works, we have a passion for knife making and engineering quality products. Our founder, Thaddeus Hicks, is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

After college, he has worked for several industries with the same core goal: to design and engineer quality custom products that challenge the status quo.

Thaddeus hicks

President

Thaddeus Hicks is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

After college, he has worked for several industries with the same core goal: to design and engineer quality custom products that challenge the status quo.

LEVI HICKS

PRODCUTION MANAGER

Levi has over 10 years of experience in fabrication and certifications in welding. Levi oversees all assembly of all products, quality control and tracking of shipment.

Levi has a huge passion for knives, and a desire to help craftsman improve their trade or hobby.

NATHANIEL HICKS

VICE PRESIDENT / CTO

As CTO Nate assists with managing the digital aspect of Black Fox Knife Works. From communications and digital organization to company security Nate works to put Black Fox into the future.

As a mechanical engineer, Nate is capable of wearing many hats and helping our team succeed. Nate brings the drive. motivation, and passion that supports our leadership team as we grow to achieve our goals as a company.