The Baron

I am Johnny Stout and I'd like to thank you for your interest in STOUT HANDMADE KNIVES. I'm a member of the American Bladesmith Society and founding member and past President of the Texas Knifemakers and Collectors Association.

My Motivation

After almost a lifetime of being a knife lover and user, both as a sportsman and novice repairman, I began making knives in 1983, and became a full-time maker in 1992. This site is intended to show the versatility and quality of my work, and is not inclusive of all models that I offer. The knives shown in the Knife Gallery are but a few of my standard designs and most are available in right or left handed models.

My Technique

Using ancient, as well as state of the art materials, I offer fixed blade designs, as well as many folding knives with various locking mechanisms, to include various custom knives, switchblade knives, and my specialty, Gents' folding knives. Each knife is constructed by me, and made from a variety of USA made steels: carbon, stainless, and my own pattern welded damascus, as well as several other maker's specialty damascus. My blades are either forged or ground from raw bar stock using the stock removal method.

Business Policies

Customer designs are accepted on a commission basis. I'll work with you to make it to your specifications, with a required 20% deposit. As a convenience to my clients, I offer a lay-away plan to purchase any knife in stock, and several major credit cards are also welcome. I am also now using PayPal as a secure way to electonically transfer money via email, a 3% Paypal is added to price. To order, you can either call, E-mail, call, or U.S. mail me with the model that you want. If it is not in inventory, a deposit will be taken and I will give you a tentative date of shipment. So that you may have an opportunity to purchase a knife from me without having to wait, I set aside time to make pieces that will be offered directly via my web site, that will be available for immediate delivery, and will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

If you would like to be notified when a new knife is available, Subscribe to my Notification List with your email and address information, and you'll be automatically added to my list. When a new knife is posted, I will contact the members on the list via email and direct you to the site where the knife photo is posted. If you are interested in purchasing the knife, or want additional information, call me at 830-606-4067. You can also buy personalized products with the Stout Handmade Knives logo by going to Stout Knives Gear.

One-on-One Training

For the knife enthusiast that has a desire to build their own knives, I offer three levels of knife instruction: Basic, Advanced, and Folders. if you'd like to cut years off your learning curve, consider one of these classes, whichever will benefit you  the most, and help advance your knifemaking skills. Just give me a call and let me know what you are needing, let me explain my methods, and we'll work out a schedule for you that produces maximum results.

Now take a moment to view the knives in my Knife Gallery. Be sure and Sign My Guestbook, bookmark this page, and if you like what you see, send an email to a friend telling them about my site. Return often, as these pages change regularly. If you have some feedback that will help make this a better site, I'd appreciate your input.

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