From Marine Corps to Chef to Champion Bladesmith

After serving in the U.S. Marines and cooking on professional lines, Gabe Mabry fired up a backyard forge and never looked back. Today he hand-forges every Doberman Forge blade in Albemarle, NC—blending military grit, chef-level precision, and heirloom craftsmanship into knives that perform for life.

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Authorized Doberman Forge Dealers

Prefer to handle a blade in person—or order from a trusted third-party shop? Visit one of our retail partners below.

BladeGallery / Epicurean Edge
Seattle, Washington — one-of-a-kind custom and kitchen knives
Website: https://www.bladegallery.com

Chef Knives To Go
Fitchburg, Wisconsin — Japanese and artisan kitchen knives
Website: https://www.chefknivestogo.com

Arizona Custom Knives
St. Augustine, Florida — largest selection of custom knives in the U.S.
Website: https://www.arizonacustomknives.com

RM Custom Calls
New London, North Carolina — Hand crafted world champion duck calls.
Website: https://rmcustomcalls.com/

Joe's Bait, Tackle & Guns
Albemarle, North Carolina — Cozy expert firearms and accessories
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Good kitchen knives start with an understanding of how cooks work. As...

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A field knife should suit the work you actually do. I make...

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Every knife in this collection is an individual piece, handmade by Gabe...

Single-edition collector pieces.

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Let customers speak for us

from 31 reviews

Quality is great

Quality is great, Gabe is awesome. Shipping was fast and secure.

Anonymous

08/31/2026

Top notch!

Gabe is very good at making knives and he is great at communication too. If you have a question about a knife, or are working on a custom order, he makes sure you are happy. I will continue to do business with him in the future.

samual scheetz

Amazing Experience

Went with a friend from work. Got to spend the morning in Gabe’s forge. We learned the basics of how to make a quality knife. He showed us his work and was hands on the whole time. Already looking into the 2 day class next. Will recommend as it’s a great experience with a Forged in Fire Champ.

Patrick Leishman

08/01/2026

Forge Your First Blade (3-Hour Intro Class)

Great Experience All Around!!!!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience forging our first blade with Gabe and his pups. Truly was an eventful day learning the ropes and seeing the crafting first hand! We learned lots and left with two uniquely forged, wicked sharp knives! Would totally recommend Gabe and this experience!

Britt B

05/31/2026

Great Class

Went with a full group and had a great time making knifes. Come with a design in mind and Gabe will help you make it happen. You will leave with a knife you love!

Pierce Ellison

04/13/2026

Sister will love this mug!!! Thank

Sister will love this mug!!! Thank you

Judson Smith

03/20/2026

An unforgettable experience

Wow! This class blew me away. My husband and I came in not knowing what to expect. This guy is a true prodigy at what he does. His calm demeanor and patience made the experience absolutely amazing. He is a true master of his trade. We highly recommend taking this class. Once in a lifetime experience! I have the utmost respect for him and the work he does.

Kat tuzio

03/16/2026

A Must-Try Class for Forged in Fire Fans

We had a great time at the forge class. Gabe is very knowledgeable and patient, and he made the whole experience approachable for beginners. He walked us through each step clearly and made sure we were comfortable working with the tools.
As a fan of Forged in Fire, it was especially fun to be instructed by someone who participated in the show. That made the experience even cooler, and it was great getting to learn real forging techniques from someone with that background.
It was really satisfying to leave with something we made ourselves. Highly recommend this class if you’re interested in trying blacksmithing or just want a unique hands-on experience.

Shawn R

03/11/2026

Absolutely amazing

I scheduled this class as birthday gift for my husband and we had an amazing time. The instructions were clear and I love the way my knife came out. I would definitely be back for the 2 day class !!!

Robert Green

02/25/2026

2 Day knife making class

I took the class with my son and we loved it! The whole process was relaxed and casual but at the same time, we were learning so much. By the time the class was finished, we each had a beautiful knife. I highly recommend this class.

Brian D

02/13/2026

Amazing Experience! Perfect gift for my husband

I purchased a knife making class for my husband and I as a surprise christmas gift. We had a wonderful class and learned so much about knife making, metal, machinery, and more. I loved how each step of the process was explained and the thrill of trying something new. Gabe is a phenomenal teacher and was really encouraging. Highly recommend this class to anyone interested in knife making or wanting to try something new!

Sophia D

01/12/2026

Tons of fun

Gabe is the man. Knows his stuff. My wife and I took the 3 hour class and felt like we learned so much in only just 3 hours. Gabe does a great job of letting you do your thing, while guiding you when you need a little assistance. We also loved his dogs - Diesel & Amber. To anyone looking to learn a bit about knifemaking, Gabe is your guy!

Matt D

Incredible Experience All Around

This was my first time making a knife. Gabe was absolutely amazing in making sure he went over all the steps and taught me how to do it right. He was patient, understanding and most of all fun to be around. He would allow you to do as little or as much as you wanted during the process. The class is like having your friend teaching you something he loves to do. Though it's a two day class, it never felt long. He also made lunch for us both days and it was really good. This knife will be an heirloom to my kids. Recommend this class for anyone interested in knife making!

Michael Wong

04/18/2025

Amazing Experience!

Gabe is very knowledgeable and provided so much insights into the intricacies of bladesmithing. Such a great class and a great host; highly recommend to anyone with any interest in knives. I love my knife and will cherish it!

Luke Davis

04/14/2025

Very pleased with merchandise!!

Sherry

04/08/2025

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