Mark Gladwell
9 June 2026
Knife received yesterday, thank you so much for your help throughout, It’s no easy feat to communicate and update the customer throughout especially the personalised designing process you offer. It’s all very much appreciated.
I am totally over the moon with the knife, hard to explain how happy I am but it’s incredibly similar to being a kid at Christmas, yet the gift has exceeded all expectation. Looking forward to using this on Sunday for my weekly cook and hopefully I’ll be able to find a good photo angle that does the knife its justice so I can show my mum.
I’m very grateful to come across your company and grateful that you took on this commission piece.
Thank you so very much. I’ll be sure to use the knife sharpening services later on down the line
Have a great weekend!
Mark
Diana Hennin
24th March 2026
I met Willie and Angela at our local markets and instantly fell in love with their beautifully crafted knives. My hubby, a keen steak cook, is about to retire: I wanted a really cool present for him. Willie & Angela crafted an exquisite set of 8 rimu-handled knives and also arranged Adam from Eastwood Design to build a rimu display case. The whole process was such a pleasure, from visiting the workshop to brainstorming the ideas; all done in a really short time. What a talented team, whose passion is infectious. Thanks Team. Diana, Auckland.
Haydon Jones
1 May 2024
Wow! I’m so impressed with my knife that was hand made for a gift. Willie and Angela are an awesome team. The communication is fantastic and the knife is excellent. I can’t wait to give it to my business mentor as a gift. I will be buying more knives from here.
Gryffon Flew
24th January 2023
Awesome knives, just got one on the weekend and it's already paying off. Will definitely come to these guys for any knives I need in the future!
Neil Winfield
15th January 2023
This was the first time experience at making a knife and I can say I really enjoyed the experience. Willy was so patient with the group as well as educational, he really knows his stuff.
At the end of the day I was so proud and educated on making a real hand crafted knife. I intend to go back and make another type of knife.
Angela put on a great service in providing the various food choices and refreshments we all had full bellies.
I would highly recommend having a go at making one of these high quality knives,it's fun, entertaining and very friendly.
Thanks guys so very much for the experience and will see you again soon.
Olesteen Bjerring
3rd March 2020
Supersharp, balanced and fits my hand perfectly.
Now’s the time to support your local business, so go and get yourselves a real knife.
Thanks Willie and Angela
Roy Godwin
21 March 2020
I was busy in the kitchen yesterday and realised I didn’t give you any feedback on the Cleaver... Well it’s fantastic, not only does it power through tough stuff but what a great option for fine slicing and chopping of herbs and chillies etc…a few of my other knives are getting put out of work now.
Anyway great job love it and of course it looks amazing.
Alex Lawson
29th August 2021
For custom knifework, you really can't get any better than Willie & Angela from Kiwi Blade Knives. They made cooking knives for our son who is a competition steak cook, and the craftmanship and attention to detail was second to none. The knives we have bought from KBK's will last a lifetime and more. You don't see quality like this everyday. Definitely recommend.
Ngaire Atmore
26th May 2020
Beautiful looking and beautiful to use knives. Amazing craftsmanship and a great NZ artisan business
Mike Milne
13th June 2020
Willie is the man. They make the best quality hand made knives I’ve seen here in NZ - amazing, awesome and passionate people who will go out of their way to look after their customers. 5 stars for sure!!!
Kem Christensen
8 June 2020
We did the knife making course on 6/06/2020 with Willie, and what an epic day! Starting the beginning of the day with no knowledge of knife making and a piece of paper, ending the day with a completed knife. Fun throughout the day, good yarns from Willie and great food from Ange. Recommend to all. Also we've bought 3 knives from Willie in the past 6 months. One from the Mangawhai markets for a gift, and two custom made as wedding presents - which the recipients were very, very happy with. So if you're in need of a new knife, a fun day out or a present Kiwi Blades is the place to go!
Julian McMath
2 July 2020
The amazing team of Angela and Willie have made this knife making course a day to remember. If you are considering having a go at making your own knife I couldn't recommend a better place to do it. Both Angela and Willie's friendly approach and wealth of knowledge help you to create something that you will be proud to show off and treasure forever...I know I sure will.
Phil Message
6th February 2020
Finally tested my filleting knife and gee it worked good, sharp as
Thanks Phillip
Chelsea Aston
19th December 2019
I have received the knife thank you soooooo much! What a gorgeous beautiful piece of work!! That’s stunning!! Thank you also for all your help I really do appreciate it!
Amelia Arnerich
21st August 2019
Went out of their way to create a beautiful custom made blade. Exceptional quality, the owners are lovely people.
Alton Ww
8th January 2020
Good job! Willie knows his work and your wish, he has developed my idea and that came out with a nice, functional and comfortable new handle.
Carin Cordier
16th April 2020
I ask, they deliver. Awesome outfit to deal with. Thank you Willie and Angela. Great , professional service xxx
Wendy Liew
13th October 2019
Very happy with my kitchen knife, Willie and Angela are a treat to deal with xx
