He previously worked at the Beidler Forest Audubon Center & Sanctuary.
James’ blades are highly sought after due to his signature style and technique. He joined the Winkler Knives Team in 2017 as a designer and consultant. James has won the following awards:
- 2017 Knife Collaboration of the Year
- 2012 Best Bowie; Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair
- 2010 Battle of the Bladesmith Champion – ABS Great Smokey Mountain Symposium
- 2008 BLADE Handmade Award for Best Bowie; Blade Magazine
- 2008 Bill Moran Award; American Bladesmith Society
- 2008 Best Bowie; Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair
- 2008 Best Fighter; Arkansas Knife Makers Association Show
- 2007 B.R. Hughes Award; American Bladesmith Society
- 2007 ABS Mastersmith Rating; American Bladesmith Society
- 2006 BLADE Handmade Award for Best Fighter; Blade Magazine
- 2006 Best Fighter; Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair
- 2006 Best Fighter; Arkansas Knife Makers Association Show
- 2004 BLADE Handmade Award for Best Non-Damascus Hand-Forged Knife; Blade Magazine
- 2004 Best Non-Damascus Hand-Forged; Blade Show and International Cutlery Fair
- 2002 South Carolina Knife of the Year; South Carolina Association of Knifemakers
- 2001 Best New Maker; Blade Show West
Jason Knight’s knives are available for purchase through Arizona Custom Knives’ website. Prices range from as much as $575 to as little as $95. Jason’s website also sells merchandise. In addition, he hosts the podcast “Beyond the Edge of Knight.”
