Testimonials
See what our customers are saying about us! We pride ourselves on exceptional service and quality products that our clients love. Their feedback inspires us to keep improving and serving you better every day.
Karsten S.
Wuppertal, Germany
"Awesome knives for a really fair price point! I chatted a bit with Nate about what design I wanted to have and what handle design and he improved even further from this to make a totally beautiful knife for me. Even with a left handed leather sheath, couldn't be more happy and will definitely buy again!"
May 2025
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Codyann H.
Milwaukee, WI
"What I got back weren’t knives—they were precision-engineered laser beams disguised as cutlery. I dropped one and it cut a shadow. I sneezed near a cucumber and it julienned itself out of fear. I sliced bread and accidentally opened a portal to a parallel dimension where everything is diced."
June 2025
John C.
Milwaukee WI
"Zim Knives is a remarkable gem of Milwaukee! The custom craftsmanship is unmatched and each custom knife is a piece of art. If you have any questions about your cutlery or reconditioning cutlery Zim Knives is the place to call and ask those obscure questions. As a business owner, I know that this business was built here in Milwaukee from scratch and I would like to see it continue to thrive! Once again, reach out to Zim for all your knife needs and wants and heck even desires! Definitely follow the social media presence that they have as well."
Antonio A.
Milwaukee WI
"I bought a Chef's Knife from Nate and it's by far the nicest tool I've ever bought. The craftsmanship and skill is out of this world, and I've gone back several times for a sharpening. I can't recommend enough how high quality the work is."
Bill O.
Waukesha WI
"I do a lot of work with chain saws - 3 different sizes. I was at the Waukesha Farmer's market where Nate has a booth. Gave him 14 chains to sharpen. Fantastic job. Sharpest they have ever come back to me. I did pay a bit more than the hardware store, but they will also last probably twice as long before needing serving again. And.... It will be Nate and his crew doing them next time as well. Awesome"
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TMJ4
"Over the past 10 years, a Milwaukee man has become known nationwide for his knives that are as sharp as they are beautiful. Chefs from across the country including contestants on TV shows like Iron Chef use his cutlery. His business continues to grow, and now he is opening a bigger and better shop."
