It’s Easy to Fake Montana
It’s Hard to Get It Right
In Montana, look at a man’s belt and you’ll see what he relies on. Most times, it’s a knife.
I’m Jese Stetson. Rancher. Knifemaker. I build knives here in the heart of Montana for folks who still believe in tradition, legacy, and the western way of life. Bull cutters, Mavericks, coyote capers and a few others that have earned their keep. I make knives meant to ride with you. To open feed sacks, cape elk, cut baling twine, and handle whatever the day throws your way. I want you to use your knife. I want you to be proud of it. And someday, I want you to hand it to your kid and tell them where it came from. That’s the level of effort and material that goes into every blade I turn out. If you’re looking for a real Montana knife, you’re in the right place.
Find the one that feels like it already belongs on your belt.
These Went Fast in the Last Knife Drop
Stetson Forge Signature
Stetson Forge Signature
The Dry Wash
The Wildrag
The Cutbank
Montana made knives
What they are saying
"It's not often in this modern era that one gets to hold a current piece of hand forged America"
"With finish and workmanship exceeding what one would expect, this piece that so strongly personifies what America once was and will hopefully be again will have a permanent place in my safe. Rest assured it will not be my last blade purchased from Stetson Forge."
"Excellent Craftsmanship"
"I plan on trying to buy a few more in the next drop"
"I absolutely love my newest blade"
"This is actually my second bull cutter & both are 11/10 on craftsmanship. I love the feel of my knives from Stetson Forge. And as if that's not enough, the quality and attention to detail are second to none. These knives are almost too beautiful to use!"
How I got into hand crafted knives
I’m Jese Stetson, a rancher and Montana knife maker dedicated to crafting high-performance, handcrafted knives built for the working cowboy, the avid outdoorsman, and the all-around blade enthusiast. Every knife I forge is made to work hard, get dirty, and still look sharp—built to last a lifetime and ready for whatever you throw at it.
Want to see what goes into making a true Montana knife? Hit play and get a behind-the-scenes look at the craft and the purpose behind my passion - Stetson Forge.
🔪 Watch to see what goes into my blades
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